Specification
| Basic Information |
| Supported CPU | AMD Ryzen 5000/4000G Series & AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation Processors |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
- 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
- New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), integrated in the Chipset:
- Supporting PCIe 3.0 x2 mode
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX1_2), integrated in the Chipset:
- Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode
1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1), integrated in the Chipset:
- Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode |
| M.2 Socket | 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
- 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
- New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
- Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs |
| Memory |
| Type | Dual-Channel Architecture |
| Slots | 4 x DDR4 memory slots |
| Supported Memory | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors:
Support for DDR4 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) /3200 /2933 /2667 /2400 /2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| Maximum Memory | support up to 128GB |
| Graphics |
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz |
| Max Shared Memory | 16 GB |
| Connector & Ports |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz |
| Display Port (s) | 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz |
| USB (s) | CPU:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers |
| LAN Port (s) | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) |
| Supported Storage | 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
- 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
- New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs:
- Supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1200 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) |
| Others |
| Special Features | Support for APP Center
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Warranty Information |
| Manufacturing Warranty | 03 years warranty |
Description
Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE Gaming AMD Motherboard – Powerful Performance for Next-Gen Gaming
The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE Gaming AMD Motherboard is a high-performance ATX board designed for gamers, content creators, and power users who want the perfect balance of speed, durability, and future-ready features. Built on the AMD B550 chipset, it supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000G Series, and 3rd Generation Ryzen processors, ensuring top-tier performance with exceptional gaming responsiveness and multitasking capability.
This motherboard features dual M.2 PCIe slots, including support for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, enabling ultra-fast storage speeds ideal for modern AAA gaming and professional workloads. With four DDR4 RAM slots supporting up to 128GB, users can experience high-speed memory performance up to 4733MHz (O.C.), along with XMP and ECC support for enhanced stability and flexibility. For visuals, the B550 AORUS ELITE includes both DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, supporting ultra-high resolutions such as 5120x2880@60Hz and 4096x2160@60Hz. It provides robust connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0, and Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, ensuring fast data transfer, low-latency networking, and seamless device connectivity.
The board also excels in cooling and customization. With multiple fan headers, a water-cooling CPU header, RGB Fusion lighting support, and dedicated ARGB/RGB headers, it lets users build visually stunning and thermally efficient systems. Audio quality is powered by the Realtek ALC1200 High Definition codec, offering immersive 7.1-channel audio with S/PDIF out for high-fidelity sound.
Additional features like Q-Flash Plus, APP Center utilities, EasyTune, Game Boost, and premium UEFI BIOS support make system tuning and updates incredibly simple. With its strong build quality, advanced features, and gaming-optimized design, the Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE stands out as a reliable and future-proof motherboard for high-performance PC builds.
