AMD Socket AM4, 4 x DIMM, AMD B550, 6 x SATA-III 6Gbps, 2 x M.2, 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen.1, USB 3.2 Gen.2 type-A, USB 3.2 Gen.2 type-C, HDMI, DP, ATX, 305 x 244mm

Key Features

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
• Best gaming connectivity: PCIe® 4.0-ready, dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® plus HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output support
• Smooth networking: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
• Robust power solution: Teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
• Renowned software: Intuitive dashboards for UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
• DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
• Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB headers and Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
• Industry-leading gaming audio: AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS® Sound Unbound™ and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio

Reasons To Buy

Identification

GameFirst VI analyzes your usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps. The database is regularly updated to ensure that apps are recognized.

Boost

GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth accordingly, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay — even when you're streaming high-quality video to your audience or transferring large files.

Visualization

An intuitive graph gives you an overview of the network in real time. Simply click on the tab to view current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, and an analysis of each WiFi channel.

Description

Advance Your Gaming Immersion
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. Audio enhancements give you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the subtlest of cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.

All-round Performance
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming provides robust power delivery to fuel Ryzen's cores, comprehensive cooling, and support for faster memory — so it has everything you need to load up your build with high-performance components for playing in the big leagues.

Play Your Own Style
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-F Gaming are accentuated by the bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming embodies the ROG spirit with eye-catching aesthetics, including the next-generation distorted ROG eye logo and recessed cybertext patterning etched on the I/O shroud. These new designs move ROG Strix boldly into the future, while clearly reflecting the series' gaming roots.

ROG Gives You More
ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements that allow you to configure your gaming build the way you want.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Specifications

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Thunderbolt headers	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
mSATA ports quantity	0
Number of SATA connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of SATA II connectors	0
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
Number of EATX power connectors	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
PC health monitoring	CPU, Fan
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics card	No
HDMI version	2.1
Cooling type	Active
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Number of HDDs supported	6
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
PC health monitoring	CPU, Fan
Cooling type	Active
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3466,3600,3866,4000,4133,4400,4600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported	6
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
RAID support	Yes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics card	No
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
eSATA ports quantity	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
S/PDIF out port	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	0
Microphone in	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Headphone outputs	1
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
LAN controller	Intel I225-V
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.0
Features
Power source type	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
PC health monitoring	CPU, Fan
Cooling type	Active
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Product colour	Black
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI slots	7
PCI Express slots version	3.0, 4.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256000 Mbit
Power
Power source type	ATX
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Drivers included	Yes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight & dimensions
Height	68 mm
Weight	945 g
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm
Packaging content
Manual	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Height	68 mm
mSATA ports quantity	0
Weight	945 g