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.
Advance Your Gaming Immersion
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II is PCIe® 4.0-ready and provides the latest connectivity options for supersmooth 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-F Gaming WiFi II features two M.2 slots, one of which supports the PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the lightning-fast data speeds. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID for a performance boost.
WiFi 6E
Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It delivers ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.
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-F Gaming WiFi II. 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.
ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II 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.
Cooler by Design
ROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
ASUS OptiMem II
To provide AMD’s latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, motherboard trace routing has been reimagined with the ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II. 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-F Gaming WiFi II 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-F Gaming WiFi II 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 Qualified Vendor List (QVL).
THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS
Level 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.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
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.
AIDA64 EXTREME
ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II includes a 60-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software, and it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.
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 III 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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors |
| *Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD® CPU support list. | |
| Chipset | B550 |
| Memory
| AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors |
| 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4666(O.C.)/4400(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.) /3466(O.C.)/ /3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory * | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Processors | |
| 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C)/4866(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(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 * | |
| ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. | |
| * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). | |
| Graphics
| 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| 1 x HDMI® 2.1 | |
| *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. | |
| Expansion Slots
| AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series/ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors |
| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x16 mode) | |
| AMD B550 chipset | |
| 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* | |
| 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots | |
| *Share bandwidth with PCIe3.0 x1_1, PCIe3.0 x1_2, PCIe3.0 x1_3 | |
| Storage
| Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series/ 5000 and 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors | |
| M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) | |
| AMD B550 Chipset: | |
| M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| Support RAID 0, 1, 10 | |
| * When the M.2_2 Slot is populated , SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled. | |
| Ethernet
| 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet | |
| ASUS LANGuard | |
| Wireless & Bluetooth
| Wi-Fi 6E |
| 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* | |
| Bluetooth v5.2 | |
| * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later. | |
| USB
| Rear USB: Total 8 ports |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 ports | |
| Front USB: Total 6 ports | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports | |
| Audio
| ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
| – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs | |
| – Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking | |
| – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input | |
| – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* | |
| Audio Features | |
| – SupremeFX Shielding Technology | |
| – Dual OP Amplifiers | |
| – Premium audio capacitors | |
| – Audio cover | |
| * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. | |
| Back Panel I/O Ports
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 ports | |
| 1 x Wi-Fi Module | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x HDMI® port | |
| 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5G Ethernet | |
| 1 x Optical S/PDIF out | |
| 5 x Audio jacks | |
| 1 x BIOS FlashBackTM button | |
| Internal I/O Connectors
| Fan and cooling related |
| 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header | |
| 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan header | |
| 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan header | |
| 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers | |
| Power related | |
| 1 x 24-pin main power connector | |
| 1 x 8-pin +12V power connector | |
| 1 x 4-pin +12V power connector | |
| Storage related | |
| 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
| USB ports | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header | |
| 2 x AURA RGB headers | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS header | |
| 1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP) | |
| 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function | |
| 1 x Thermal sensor header | |
| 1 x Thunderbolt™ header | |
| Special Features
| ASUS Q-Design |
| – ASUS Q-DIMM | |
| – ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) | |
| – ASUS Q-Slot | |
| ASUS Thermal Solution | |
| – M.2 heatsink | |
| AURA Sync | |
| – AURA RGB headers | |
| – Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers | |
| ASUS EZ DIY | |
| – BIOS FlashBack™ button | |
| – BIOS FlashBack™ LED | |
| – Clear CMOS header | |
| – ProCool | |
| – Pre-mounted I/O shield | |
| -SafeSlot | |
| Software Features
| ROG Exclusive Software |
| – RAMCache III | |
| – ROG CPU-Z | |
| – GameFirst VI | |
| – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer | |
| – Sonic Radar III | |
| – DTS® Sound Unbound | |
| – Overwolf | |
| – Anti-virus software | |
| ASUS Exclusive Software Features | |
| Armoury Crate | |
| – AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) | |
| – Aura Creator | |
| – Aura Sync | |
| – Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation | |
| AI Suite 3: | |
| – Performance And Power Saving Utility | |
| EPU | |
| DIGI+ VRM | |
| Fan Xpert 4 | |
| TurboV EVO | |
| – EZ update | |
| WinRAR | |
| DAEMON Tools | |
| Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) | |
| UEFI BIOS | |
| ASUS EZ DIY | |
| – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 | |
| – ASUS EZ Flash 3 | |
| – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Accessories
| Cables |
| 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables | |
| Miscellaneous
| 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas |
| 1 x Cable ties pack | |
| 1 x M.2 Rubber Package | |
| 1 x M.2 SSD screw package | |
| 1 x ROG key chain | |
| 1 x ROG Strix stickers | |
| 1 x ROG Strix thank you card | |
| Installation Media | |
| 1 x Support DVD | |
| Documentation | |
| 1 x User manual | |
| Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
