ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX

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DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE. TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform & combines them with game-ready features & proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution & A superbly comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability. When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance " an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, & complementary aesthetics from components to case. ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE With upgraded power delivery & comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory & storage, TUF Gaming B550-Plus (Wi-Fi) is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig. Power Design Dr MOS The onboard VRM of TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II utilizes 8+2 Dr MOS power stages that combine high-side & low-side MOSFETs & driver into a single package, delivering the power & efficiency that 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen&132;&162; Processors dem&. Stack Cool 3+ 2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures & provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds. Pro Cool Socket ENHANCED 8-PIN CONNETOR &227;&131;&187; Extreme durability &227;&131;&187; Prevent hotspots & connector failure Compared with traditional power inputs, Pro Cool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots & connector failure. TUF CHOKES Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability. TUF CAPACITORS Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance & 5X-longer lifespan. Digi+ VRM The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth & ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times. Cooler by design 1. VRM HEATSINK A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM & choke areas improves heat dissipation. THERMAL PAD High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor & phase array to the heatsink. 2. M.2 HEATSINK The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance & reliability. PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps) TUF Gaming B550 series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot & provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C Numerous USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A & a Type-C connectors with fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases. Thunderbolt&132;&162; 3 support An integrated Thunderbolt&132;&162; 3 header supports up to 40 Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth. One Thunderbolt 3 port can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, & provide up to 15 watts of power to fast-charge devices. EASY PC DIY TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up & configure just the way you want " even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity. Build with complete confidence TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS & trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits & more. With more partnerships & components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger. Safe Slot Safe Slot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS & engineered to provide superior retention & shearing resistance. Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, Safe Slot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points. ESD guards ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 k V of air discharge & +/- 6 k V of contact discharge " greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 k V & +/- 4 k V. TUF LANGuard TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology & premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes & static electricity. DRAM overvoltage protection Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent & short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system & connected devices. Stainless-steel back I/O panel TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing. BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; is the simplest & safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick, plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; port & press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. Armoury Crate Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting & effects for every compatible device in your arsenal & synchronize them with Aura Sync for uni&2&172;&129;ed system lighting effects. You can also turn on the AI Noise-Canceling Microphone function for crystal-clear in-game voice communication. The software also provides control of settings for a select & growing number of products, including keyboard & mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking & fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look & feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration & news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community IMMERSIVE GAMING TUF Gaming B550-Plus (Wi-Fi) provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, & onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere. WIFI 6 The Wi Fi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard & pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS Wi Fi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of Wi Fi 6. AI NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE AI Noise-Canceling Microphone software is exclusively featured on ASUS motherboards & supports 3.5 mm, USB (Universal Serial Bus), or Bluetooth headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, & other forms of environmental noise. & it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance. Gaming audio The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF Gaming B550 series motherboards features an unprecedented 108 d B signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out & a 103d B SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality. DTS&174; Custom for gaming headsets Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS&174; Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets &149; Aerial, Soundscape, & Tactical &149; for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game. Outshine the Competition A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. & it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 2 Thunderbolt headers 1 Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATAUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 3 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Number of displays supported 2 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550 Parallel processing technology support Not supported Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer AMDCompatible processor series 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 5, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 9 Processor socket Socket AM4 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4800, 4866 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATARAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Graphics Number of displays supported 2 Parallel processing technology support Not supported Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 1USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1USB connector type USB Type-A, USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CUSB 2.0 ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.2 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCExpansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 1 (Gen 3.x) slots 3PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIBIOS memory size 256 Mbit Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 11 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATAOther features Packaging content 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User guide\n\n\n\n