Description
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 Zen 3 architecture AMD Ryzen™ CPUs. Boasting futuristic aesthetics and intuitive ROG software, ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II gives you a head start on your dream build. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.
Experience next-level performance and connectivity with the Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II, featuring PCIe 4.0, WiFi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet. Robust power and effective cooling make the ROG Strix B550-F Gaming (WiFi 6) the perfect partner for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Futuristic aesthetics, intuitive software, and a reliable Stack Cool 3+ design put your build in the winners circle.
Key Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) |
| CPU Socket | AMD Socket AM4 (Ryzen 3000, 4000 G, 5000, and 5000 G-Series) |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Power Delivery | 12+2 Teamed Power Stages (DrMOS) with ProCool 8+4 pin power connectors and 6-layer PCB |
| Memory Support | 4× DDR4 DIMM slots (Dual-channel, up to 128 GB, DDR4-5100+ MT/s OC, OptiMem II) |
| PCIe Expansion |
1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (SafeSlot with metal shielding) 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 (operates at x4 mode from chipset) 3× PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 Storage |
1× M.2_1 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA, from CPU, up to 22110, heatsink included) 1× M.2_2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA, from B550 chipset, up to 22110, heatsink included) |
| SATA Storage | 6× SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) ports (RAID 0, 1, 10 support) |
| Networking | Intel I225-V 2.5 GbE LAN + Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2, 2.4/5/6 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX S1220A 7.1 HD Audio Codec (120 dB SNR output, dual OP-amps, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation) |
| Rear I/O Connectivity | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1× Type-A, 1× Type-C), 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2× USB 2.0, 1× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 1.2, 1× Optical S/PDIF out, 5× Gold-plated audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack button |
Hardware & Quality Highlights
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12+2 Power Stage VRM: Equipped with heavy aluminum heatsinks connected to the I/O cover, providing thermal headroom to run demanding 105W AM4 chips like the Ryzen 9 5900X, 5950X, or the gaming-focused Ryzen 7 5800X3D without VRM thermal throttling.
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Wi-Fi 6E vs. Original WiFi: Upgrades the wireless module from standard Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 6E, allowing access to the less-congested 6 GHz frequency band for lower latency in crowded home networks.
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SupremeFX S1220A Audio: Uses an isolated, shielded audio path paired with dual operational amplifiers, Nichicon premium audio capacitors, and DTS Sound Unbound software.
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EZ DIY Features: Includes a pre-mounted integrated I/O shield, rear BIOS FlashBack button (allows updating the BIOS with only a thumb drive and power supply), and ASUS Q-LED diagnostic lights (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot) for quick troubleshooting.
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Passive Chipset Cooling: Unlike older X570 motherboards that required tiny whiny chipset cooling fans, the B550 chipset runs cool with a completely silent, passive aluminum heatsink.
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