Name: Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE AM5 Micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: TF-MBGIG-B650MAEAXI
Price: 152.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard

Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE AM5 Micro-ATX DDR5 Motherboard

£152.99 Inc. VAT

The Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a Micro-ATX motherboard for AM5 processors, with DDR5 memory support. The specifications below distinguish storage sockets, expansion slots and rear connections.

Specifications

Model & Compatibility

Model	Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
Chipset	AMD B650
CPU socket	AM5
Supported processors	AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
Form factor / dimensions	Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

Memory

Memory slots	4 × DDR5 DIMM; dual channel
Maximum capacity	256 GB
Memory data rate	Up to DDR5-8000 (OC); depends on the CPU, memory modules, DIMM configuration and BIOS. Check the manufacturer's memory QVL.
Memory profiles	AMD EXPO; Intel XMP

Expansion & Storage

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors/ Ryzen 9000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

Storage connections

1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors/ Ryzen 9000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors/ Ryzen 9000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

Network & Audio

Ethernet

Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.0)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (PCB rev. 1.1)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Rear Connections

Rear I/O	1 x Q-Flash Plus button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)jk 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x audio jacks

Internal Connections

Internal USB headers	1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power connectors	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Fan / pump headers	1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
Lighting headers	2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header

Compatibility Notes

CPU and BIOS	Check the manufacturer's CPU support list and the minimum BIOS version for your exact processor before ordering. A BIOS update may be required.
Display outputs	Motherboard display outputs require a compatible processor with integrated graphics. Their availability and maximum resolution depend on the processor.
Memory and expansion	DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. Overclocked memory speeds are not guaranteed. PCIe lane allocation and storage availability can depend on the CPU and installed devices; check the board manual.
Manufacturer restrictions	The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

Package & Identification

GTIN / EAN	4719331859336