ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi comes equipped with potent performance and thermal prowess in a fresh-looking package. Robust power delivery designed to handle the latest AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors is cooled with thick metal heatsinks that stand out against a black PCB. A PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, speedy DDR5 memory support, and the latest WiFi 6E networking fleshes out the futuristic feature set. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

Specification

• CPU : AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 9000& 8000 & 7000 Desktop Processorss*
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
• Chipset : AMD B650
• Memory :
  – 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7600+(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200/5000/4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
  – Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  – Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
  – OptiMem II
  * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
• Graphics :
  – 1 x DisplayPort*
  – 1 x HDMI^® port**
  – * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
  – **Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
• Expansion Slots :
  – AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
  – AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (support x8/x4 mode)*
  – AMD B650 Chipset
  >> 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)**
  >> 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
  * Specification vary by CPU types.
  ** PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) from AMD B650 Chipset shares bandwidth with M.2_3.
• Storage :
  – Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  – AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
  * M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  – AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
  * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  * M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
  – AMD B650 Chipset
  * M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
  * 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port
  – *AMD RAID Xpert Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
  * ** Specification vary by CPU types.
  * *** M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) When M.2_3 slot is operating in PCIe mode, M.2_3 will be disabled.
• Ethernet :
  – 1 x Intel^® 2.5Gb Ethernet
  – ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless & Bluetooth :
  – Wi-Fi 6E
  – 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  – Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
  – Bluetooth v5.2
  -Wi-Fi 6E
  2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
  Bluetooth v5.2
  * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be
  ready in Windows 11 or later.
• USB :
  – Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
  * 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C^®)
  * 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C^®)
  * 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
  – Front USB (Total 7 ports)
  * 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C^®)
  * 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  * 2 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Audio :
  – Audio Features
  * SupremeFX Shielding Technology
  * Savitech SV3H712 AMP
  * Premium audio capacitors
  * Audio cover
  *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
• Back Panel I/O Ports
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C^®)
  – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C^®)
  – 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
  – 1 x DisplayPort
  – 1 x HDMI^® port
  – 1 x Wi-Fi Module
  – 1 x Intel^® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  – 5 x Audio jacks
  – 1 x BIOS FlashBack™  button
• Internal I/O Connectors :
  – Fan and Cooling related
  1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
  4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  – Power related
  1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
  1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
  1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
  – Storage related
  3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  – USB
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C^®)
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  2 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
  – Miscellaneous
  3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  1 x AURA RGB header
  1 x Clear CMOS header
  1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
  1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
  1 x S/PDIF Out header
  1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
  1 x Thermal Sensor header
  1 x Thunderbolt™header
  1 x COM_DEBUGheader
• Special Features
  – Extreme Engine Digi+
  5K Black Metallic Capacitors
  – ASUS Q-Design
  M.2 Q-Latch
  PCIe Slot Q-Release
  Q-LED
  Q-DIMM
  Q-Slot
  – ASUS Thermal Solution
  M.2 heatsink
  VRM heatsink design
  – ASUS EZ DIY
  BIOS FlashBack™ button
  BIOS FlashBack™ LED
  ProCool
  Pre-mounted I/O shield
  SafeSlot
  SafeDIMM
  – AURA Sync
  AURA RGB header
  Addressable Gen 2 headers
• Software Features
  – ROG Exclusive Software
  GameFirst VI
  ROG CPU-Z
  Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
  Sonic Radar III
  DTS^® Sound Unbound
  Anti-virus software
  – ASUS Exclusive Software

  Armoury Crate
  – AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
  – AURA Creator
  – AURA Sync
  – Fan Xpert 4
  – Power Saving
  – Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

  AI Suite 3
  – TPU
  – DIGI+ VRM
  – Turbo app
  – PC Cleaner

  MyAsus
  WinRAR

  – UEFI BIOS
  ASUS EZ DIY
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 3
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  FlexKey
  – Bios : 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
  – Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE

• Accessories
  Cables
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
  Additional Cooling Kit
  1 x Thermal pad for M.2
  Miscellaneous
  1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
  1 x Cable ties pack
  1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

  1 x ROG key chain
  1 x ROG Strix stickers
  1 x ROG Strix thank you card
  2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
  Documentation
  1 x User guide

• Operating System : Windows^® 10 64-bit, Windows^® 11 64-bit
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Overview

Blazing fast storage is at your command with a PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance. Push speeds even further, create a mirrored backup, or both; NVMe and SATA RAID configurations (0/1/10) are available through AMD RAIDXpert2. The top PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot supports heavy graphics cards and features Q-Release for easy upgrades.

LEADING CONNECTIVITY

The ROG Strix B650-A delivers next-gen connectivity for ultrafast data transfers and low-latency networking. An advanced audio solution allows you to pick out the smallest cues and home in on your opponents.

WIFI 6E

PLAY IN STYLE

Slick aesthetics and Aura Sync RGB controls let the ROG Strix B650-A shine in every build.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

A bold silver and white aesthetic with a dash of RGB lighting delivers a build that looks as futuristic as its feature set. A meld of form and function is illustrated by a cut-out I/O shield, which allows additional airflow to pass through the VRM heatsink channels below. This design encompases the M.2 and chipset heatsinks as well, and the whole look is tied together with game-centric decals. Pair the Strix B650-A with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully-customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

SOFTWARE UTILITIES

ROG-exclusive software delivers intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want.

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.

FROM THIS NEW PLATFORM, YOU CAN SEE THE FUTURE

Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processor and ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi to experience advanced performance. With up to 16 “Zen 4” cores and 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz, and 80MB cache, the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series keeps you ahead of the game.¹

You’ll also gain access to new features for gamers with AMD Socket AM5, from the speed of DDR5 memory to the increased bandwidth of PCIe^® 5.0. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalize your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO™ technology.²

• ax boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-150
• Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106