DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE. TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI 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 TM CPUs, plus support for faster memory & storage, TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig. Power Design 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. TUF COMPONENTS 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. 3. PCH HEATSINK Mass & surface area of the heatsink is carefully designed & balanced to maximize thermal dissipation for the latest AMD B550 chipset. COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS TUF Gaming B550M-E WIFI features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS. PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps) TUF Gaming B550M 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 AMD Ryzen&132;&162; 5000 Series/ 3000 Series processors. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Extensive USB (Universal Serial Bus) support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B550M-E series motherboards include two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that deliver increased bandwidth & transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE"C&174; CONNECTOR Numerous USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; connector with fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases. 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. TUF PROTECTION SAFESLOT CORE+ Safe Slot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, & the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards. 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. KEYBOARDS & MOUSE CONNECTORS Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression. VGA PROTECTION Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality. USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTORS TVS diode for surface-mount & dual in-line package. 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. EASY CONFIGURATION 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. 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 B550M-E WIFI 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. Intel&174; WI-FI 6 AX200 The Intel&174; Wi-Fi 6 AX200 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. Turbo LAN NETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATION Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With c Fos Speed traffic-shaping technology, it means that you can configure application priority via an intuitive interface, & reduces network lag. 1. ONE CLICK TURBO Adjust the network transmission priority by one click! 2. AUTO DETECT GAME LIST Turbo Lan will detect every game in system, & add in list automatically. My ASUS My ASUS offers a variety of support features to help you contact customer service, troubleshoot issues & optimize product performance. You can also use My ASUS to enable the Wi Fi Smart Connect function to automatically connect to the wireless router with the best signal. 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&174; 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. AERIAL MODE Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead " perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy & sports titles! SOUNDSCAPE MODE The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action & horror games " your ears will put you in the center of the action! TACTICAL MODE Shhh " is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect & locate every footstep! 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 headers are 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 212V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2TPM connector Yes S/PDIF out connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 2 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 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Parallel processing technology support Not supported HDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer AMDCompatible processor series AMD Ryzen&132;&162; 3, AMD Ryzen&132;&162; 5, AMD Ryzen&132;&162; 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen&132;&162; 9, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 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, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4100, 4133, 4200, 4266, 4333, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4800 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 10 Number of storage drives supported 6 Graphics Parallel processing technology support Not supported Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2 Display Port version 1.2USB connector type USB Type-AUSB 2.0 ports quantity 2 Wi Fi-AP antenna jack 1VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1PS/2 ports quantity 1 Microphone in Yes Headphone outputs 3HDMI version 2.1HDMI 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) Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth version 5.1 Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B550 Supported processor sockets Socket AM4 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 1 (Gen 3.x) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 256 Mbit Video Maximum resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 244 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n