Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W, AMD B650, AM5, ATX, 4 DDR5, HDMI, DP, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN, PCIe5, 3x M.2, White

Key Features

AMD AM5 Socket

• Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors.

Ultrafast Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot.
• Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.
• Rear USB 10Gbps Type-A & Type-C ports.
• Front USB 5Gbps Type-C support.

Comprehensive Cooling

• VRM and M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink.
• Hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ technology.

DIY-Friendly Design

• Pre-mounted I/O shield.
• BIOS FlashBack, Q-Antenna, and Q-LED Core for easy setup.

Unmatched Personalization

• Three Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.
• Configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting.

CEC Tier II Ready

Performance and Control

Intelligent Control

• CPU Performance Boost: AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) optimizes performance by leveraging the motherboard’s robust power solution.
• Energy Efficiency: Power-saving features to optimize consumption and maximize savings.
• Flexible Cooling Controls: ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software for air and liquid cooling.
• Digital Power Control: Real-time control over voltage droop and power-efficiency settings.

UEFI BIOS

• Advanced Mode: Intuitive options for serious tweakers to adjust performance settings.
• EZ Mode: Quick setup with guided wizards and one-click application of vital settings.

Cooling

Enhanced Cooling Solutions

• M.2 Heatsink: Prevents throttling during sustained transfers.
• VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads: Improved heat transfer for MOSFETs and chokes.
• Multiple Temperature Sources: Dynamic referencing of thermal sensors for optimized cooling.
• Smart Protection: Integrated circuit protects fan headers from overheating and overcurrent.

Connectivity

Advanced Connectivity Options

• PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support: Three M.2 slots, with one offering speeds up to 128Gbps.
• PCIe 5.0 Slot: Supports the latest GPUs for high-load builds.
• USB4® Support: Bi-directional speeds up to 40Gbps with ASUS add-on card (sold separately).
• Wi-Fi 6E: Triple bandwidth for ultrafast wireless networking.
• Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet: Exceptional data transfer speeds.
• LANGuard: Hardware-level network protection for reliable connections.

Outstanding Audio

Premium Audio Features

• Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation.
• Dedicated Audio PCB Layers: Consistent quality for left and right channels.
• Premium Audio Capacitors: Warm, immersive sound with exceptional clarity.

Personalization

Aura Sync RGB Lighting

• Full RGB lighting control with functional presets for built-in LEDs and connected devices.

Addressable RGB Gen 2 Headers

• Automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices.

Armoury Crate

• Intuitive interface for RGB settings, product registration, and updates.

DIY-Friendly Features

Ease of Use for Builders

• Q-LED Core: Light patterns during POST for troubleshooting.
• BIOS FlashBack™: Simple and safe BIOS update method.
• SafeSlot: Reinforced PCIe 5.0 slot for secure card installation.

Specifications

Motherboard Type: Desktop
Form Factor: ATX
Socket: AMD AM5
Chipset: AMD B650
Supported RAM: DDR5 (Dual Channel), ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM
RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
Maximum Memory: Up to 256GB
Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
Storage Options: 4 x SATA III, 3 x M.2 slots
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3
LAN: 2.5Gb Ethernet

Audio: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
USB Ports: Rear - 4 x USB 10Gbps, 2 x USB 5Gbps, 2 x USB 2.0; Front - 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-C, 2 x USB 5Gbps, 6 x USB 2.0

Accessories

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables.
• 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna.
• 1 x M.2 rubber package.
• 3 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD.
• 1 x Quick start guide.

Package Type: Retail
Package Weight: 1.2600 kg