Asus
ROG Series AMD B550 Socket AM4 3rd Gen ATX Motherboard (ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING)
- 128GB Max Memory
- 4 x DIMM DDR4 5100(O.C) Sockets, Dual Channel, OptiMem II
- 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- 2 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10
- Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) + Bluetooth v5.1
- ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology and AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
- Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code and FlexKey
Model: ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING
Mnf. #: ASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING
SKU: 71106
Warranty: 3 years
Asus ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING
AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 Gaming ATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, teamed power stages, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), dual M.2 with heatsinks, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 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
- Smooth networking: Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb 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-Code and FlexKey
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB header and addressable Gen 2 RGB header
- Industry-leading Gaming Audio: Audio USB Type-C, AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio
B550-E GAMING
ROG Strix B550 Gaming series motherboards offer a feature-set usually found in the higher-end ROG Strix X570 Gaming series, including the latest PCIe 4.0. With robust power delivery and effective cooling, ROG Strix B550 Gaming is well-equipped to handle 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Boasting futuristic aesthetics and intuitive ROG software, ROG Strix B550-E Gaming gives you a head start on your dream build
Advance Your Gaming Immersion
ROG Strix B550-E Gaming is PCIe 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for super smooth 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-E 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.
WiFi 6 (802.11 ax)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.
SupremeFX
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B550-E Gaming. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets
Audio Cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality
Audio-Line Shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.
Dual OP Amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility.
Premium Nichicon audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Audio USB Type-C
A dedicated Audio USB Type-C port on ROG Strix B550-E Gaming has an S210 integrated chip that automatically determines audio signal type, while a bundled USB Type C-to-3.5 mm adapter ensures compatibility with various headsets and headphones.
S210
An S210 control chip automatically detects the type of connected device so the port can be used for both Type-C audio devices and standard USB connectivity as needed.
AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
AI noise-canceling microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, 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, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
DTS: Sound Unbound
ROG Strix B550 series motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.
STEREO SOUND
Discrete left and right audio channels enable headphone or two-speaker setup.
SURROUND SOUND
Audio is split and served over multiple speaker channels – e.g., 5.1 or 7.1 – to create an enveloping experience on a single, logical plane
SPATIAL SOUND
A virtual audio ‘sphere' effect creates astonishing 360° immersion — with you at the center, where sounds seem to travel in all directions
All-round Performance
ROG Strix B550-E 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.
Power Design
Digital power control and an array of power stages ensure ROG Strix B550-E 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
14+2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD CPUs demand.
Alloy Choke and 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
To provide AMD's latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, motherboard trace routing has been re-imagined with the ROG Strix B550-E Gaming. Integrated OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across PCB layers to reduce vias, and it also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. To further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, a highly customized Daisy Chain layout delivers time-aligned signaling.
Play Your Own Style
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B550-E 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-E 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.
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
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
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.
5-Way Optimization
Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking, but goes further by running a Prime95-based stress test that continually monitors the system.
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.
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
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General |
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| Product Line | ROG Series | |
| Model | ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING | |
| Product Type | Desktop | |
| Processor Socket | AM4 | |
| Form Factor | ATX | |
| Chipset | AMD B550 | |
| Supported Processors | AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics/3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors | |
| CPU Gen Support | 3rd Gen | |
Memory |
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| Memory Channels | Dual | |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | |
| Memory Slots | 4 | |
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory | |
| Max System Memory | 128 GB | |
| ECC Support | - | |
Rear Panel Connectors |
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| USB 2.0 | 5 5 x USB 2.0 (1 for audio USB Type-C) | |
| USB 3.2 Type-A | 2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port | |
| USB 3.2 Type-C | 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port | |
| D-Sub (VGA) | ||
| DVI | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| Display Port | 1 | |
| LAN (RJ45) | 1 | |
| OFC Audio Jacks | 5 | |
Expansion Slots |
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| PCI Express x16/x8/x4 | 2 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) | |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 | |
Graphics System |
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| Integrated Video | Yes | |
| Multi-GPU Support | AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology | |
Internal I/O Connectors & Headers |
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| 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector | 1 | |
| 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector | 1 | |
| 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector | 1 | |
| System/Chassis FAN Headers | 3 | |
| AAFP Connector | 1 | |
| 2-pin Thermal Sensor Connector | 1 | |
| Clear CMOS Jumper | 1 | |
| CPU OPT Fan Connector | 1 | |
| CPU FAN Connector | 1 | |
| Addressable LED Strip Headers | 2 | |
| 4-pin RGB LED Connector | 2 | |
| Thunderbolt Connector | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Headers | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | |
| USB Type C Header | 1 | |
| Front Panel Connector | 1 | |
Networking |
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| Wired LAN | Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet | |
| Wireless LAN | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
Storage System |
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| M.2 Ports | 2 | |
| SATA 3.0 Ports | 6 | |
| RAID | 0/1/10 | |
| Optane Support | - | |
Audio |
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| Integrated Audio | Yes | |
| Audio Chip | ROG SupremeFX | |
| Channels | 7.1 | |