POWER DESIGN

Digital power control and an array of power stages ensure ROG Strix B550-F Gaming has the muscle to control the latest AMD CPUs.

• PROCOOL POWER CONNECTOR
  The ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.
• DIGI+ POWER CONTROL
  ASUS DIGI+ Power Control is an innovative set of controllers for digital VRM and DRAM Voltage. These controllers offer ultra precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance.
• TEAMED POWER STAGES
  12+2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the AMD CPUs demand.
• ALLOY CHOKE & CAPACITOR
  Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.
• 6-LAYER PCB
  The 6-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around the VRM to improve overall system stability and give the CPU more overclocking headroom.

Cooler by Design

ROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

• CPU Fan Header - A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers
• AIO Pump Fan Header - A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups
• M.2 Heatsink - Keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability
• 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header - All onboard headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans
• VRM Heatsink - MOS heatsink provides large contact area for MOSFETs and chokes
• Thermal Pad - High-quality thermal pad helps transfer heat from inductor and phase array to heatsink

ASUS OptiMem II

ASUS OptiMem memory trace layout unleashes the full performance potential of AMD's Infinity Fabric architecture by enabling higher memory frequencies and lower latencies.

ASUS OptiMem benefits:

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

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.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

Pre-mounted I/O shield

Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install on the motherboard.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY

ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. For a smooth build process, refer to our list of guaranteed-compatible components. To help with memory upgrades, the list also includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor list (QVL).

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits

Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more! ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

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.

AI Networking

The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download the user manual, drivers and software. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

* Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.

RAMCache III

RAMCache lll software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

CPU	AMD AM4 Socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors * * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset	AMD B550
Memory	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem II ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists)
Graphics	CPU Integrated Graphics Processor - 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 - 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ) *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Multi-GPU Support	Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
Storage	Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN	Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Data Network	None
Bluetooth	None
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Dual OP Amplifiers - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Gold-plated jacks - Optical S/PDIF in port(s) at back panel - Audio Shielding - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Cover * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
USB	Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3: - PPSU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 TurboV EVO - EZ update WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features	Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY -BIOS FlashBack™ button -BIOS FlashBack™ LED -Clear CMOS header -ProCool -Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
OS Support	Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

• ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING Motherboard
• User's manual
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x ROG Strix stickers
• 1 x Cable ties pack(s)
• 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
• 1 x ROG Thank you card
• 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
• 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)