ASUS ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard

A rear I/O panel sports a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two Type-A ports, as well as four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. A USB 2.0 Type-C port is also present on the rear panel, allowing you to connect to USB Type-C audio components like an audio interface or standalone DAC. Five 3.5mm jacks also accommodate analog audio connections, while DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.1 connectors enable video output. Use the RJ45 port to connect to wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet networks, or use the motherboard s onboard Wi-Fi 6 to connect sans cables. The ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI Motherboard also comes with Bluetooth 5.1 for easy connectivity with wireless peripherals. Furthermore, various internal headers provide support for liquid cooling, front USB and Thunderbolt 4 ports, a clear CMOS jumper, and more. Utilizing the 7.1-Channel SupremeFX S1220A codec, this motherboard also features dual op-amps supporting headphones with impedances up to 600 ohms. The ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI AM4 ATX Motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.

AMD B550 Chipset

Storage

PCIe 4.0 Ready

Cooling

Custom Delta Superflo Fan

A custom-made low-noise fan efficiently cools the area around the VRM to give you more overclocking headroom, and it can be turned on or off via the UEFI BIOS. To ensure longevity, the fan utilizes durable bearings with a 60,000-hour L10 lifespan.

I/O Shroud and MOS Heatsink with L-shaped Heatpipe

An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer, while the MOS heatsink provides a large contact area for the MOSFETs and chokes. Together with the aluminum I/O shroud, it offers effective cooling.

Thermal Pads

Power Design

Digital Power Control

Digital power control and an array of power stages ensure the ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI Motherboard has the muscle to rock power-hungry multicore AMD processors.

Teamed Power Stages

The power stages are each rated to handle 90A, ensuring stable performance for even the most power-heavy Ryzen processors.

6-Layer PCB

The 6-layer PCB used in the ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI Motherboard includes 2 ounces of thickened copper and mid-loss PCB materials for better heat dissipation and more stable performance.

Alloy Chokes and Capacitors

Durable chokes and capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.

ProCool Power Connector

Memory

DDR4 RAM

Networking

Onboard Wi-Fi 6

Onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity, and better performance in dense wireless environments for an optimal gaming experience. Pair your motherboard with ASUS Wi-Fi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of Wi-Fi 6.

Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Audio

SupremeFX

Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for the ROG Strix B550-XE GAMING WIFI Motherboard. 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

Audio line shielding blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

Dual OP Amplifiers

Two onboard op-amps provide exceptional audio for a wide array of headphones with impedances from 32 to 600 ohms.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Customization

Light Up the Action

DIY Friendly

Pre-Mounted I/O Shield

The patented matte-black I/O shield comes pre-mounted for easy installation.

Q-Code

Diagnostic codes provide a quick reference to help resolve common installation or component issues.

FlexKey

A front-panel header allows customization of the chassis reset button, providing options for quick access to Aura lighting controls, DirectKey, or system reset.

BIOS FlashBack

Certified Compatibility

Compatibility

Optimization

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.

TPU

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings.

EPU

The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode, a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Fan Expert 4

Fan Expert 4 provides comprehensive control over fans, liquid cooling pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Control is also possible via the ROG UEFI. Whether you re cooling with air or liquid, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There s also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum, keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

Digi+ Power Controls

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, allowing you to switch frequency and power-efficiency settings so you can fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Turbo App

This intuitive tool allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings at app level so your system is perfectly optimized for whatever you re doing.

UEFI BIOS

The ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to the DIY approach, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

AI Networking

The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users from beginners and experts to 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.

GameFirst VI analyzes your usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to over 200,000 apps. The database is regularly updated to ensure that apps are recognized.

GameFirst VI also intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth accordingly, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you smooth online gameplay, even when you re streaming high-quality video to your audience or transferring large files.

An intuitive graph gives you an overview of the network in real time. Simply click on the tab to view current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, and an analysis of each Wi-Fi channel.

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