GIGABYTE B550 motherboards maximize your PC’s potential with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and enhance the overall user experience. This easy-to-use utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of HDDs into a single drive, enhances the read/write speeds of the device to match that of SSDs, bolsters data performance for incredible value, and transforms the everyday PC to a performance driven system.
PERFORMANCE
5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
GIGABYTE UD series motherboards use a 5+3 phases pure digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzenâ„¢ CPUs by offering incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.
CONNECTIVITY
Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 Connectors
With dual NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE Motherboards bring users to experience NVMe mode or SATA mode connectivity for M.2 SSD devices. Delivering up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors design provides an ideal storage solution while also supporting in RAID modes.
*Actual support may vary by CPU.
Realtek GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
Realtek Gigabit LAN features a network bandwidth management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.
HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support
HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth – twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.
HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support
COOLING
Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.
â– 5 Temperature Sensors
â– 3 Fan Pin Headers
â– All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid Fan Headers
â– Interoperable Fans and Sensors
â– Intuitive UI for Fan Control
ULTRA DURABLE
High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
Solid Pin Power Connectors
B550 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors for offering stable power supply while CPU overloading.
Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan
SPECIFICATIONS:
| CPU | AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series/ Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 G-Series/ Ryzenâ„¢ 4000 G-Series and Ryzenâ„¢ 3000 Series Processors |
| (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.) | |
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| Memory
| 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory |
| Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(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) / 3400(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MT/s memory modules | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| 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 | |
| (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.) | |
| Onboard Graphics
| Integrated Graphics Processor: |
| 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz | |
| * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. | |
| 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. | |
| 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. | |
| Support for up to 3 displays at the same time | |
| Maximum shared memory of 16 GB | |
| Audio
| Realtek® Audio CODEC |
| High Definition Audio | |
| 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | |
| * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. | |
| LAN | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Expansion Slots
| 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: |
| AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode | |
| AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode | |
| * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. | |
| 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1), integrated in the Chipset: | |
| Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode | |
| 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX1_2), integrated in the Chipset: | |
| Supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 mode | |
| Storage Interface
| 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs: |
| AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series 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 2280 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 | |
| USB
| CPU: |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel | |
| Chipset: | |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header | |
| 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | |
| Internal I/O Connectors
| 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1 x CPU fan header | |
| 2 x system fan headers | |
| 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1 x front panel header | |
| 1 x front panel audio header | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header | |
| 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Back Panel Connectors
| 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| 1 x DVI-D port | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 3 x audio jacks | |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring
| Voltage detection |
| Temperature detection | |
| Fan speed detection | |
| Fan fail warning | |
| Fan speed control | |
| * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. | |
| BIOS
| 1 x 128 Mbit flash |
| Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS | |
| PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 | |
| Unique Features
| Support for APP Center |
| * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. | |
| @BIOS | |
| EasyTune | |
| Smart Backup | |
| System Information Viewer | |
| Support for Q-Flash | |
| Support for Xpress Install | |
| Bundled Software
| Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
| LAN bandwidth management software | |
| Operating System
| Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Support for Windows 10 64-bit | |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
| Remark
| Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website. |
| Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website. |
