GIGABYTE B650I AX Mini-ITX (AM5) Motherboard

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE B650I AX is a compact Mini‑ITX motherboard for AMD Socket AM5 processors. Built on the AMD B650 chipset, it provides up-to-date connectivity and memory support for small-form-factor gaming, workstation or HTPC builds while keeping a compact 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm footprint.

Key features

• Socket: AMD AM5 — supports Ryzen™ 7000 / 8000 / 9000 series (refer to Gigabyte CPU Support List).
• Memory: 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128 GB; supports AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP profiles.
• Storage: 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (2280) supporting PCIe 4.0 NVMe; 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Expansion: 1 x PCIe x16 slot (CPU-integrated).
• Networking: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN and onboard Realtek Wi‑Fi 6E (RTL8852CE) with Bluetooth 5.3.
• Rear I/O: DisplayPort, HDMI (HDMI 2.1), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen1), USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, multiple USB 2.0/3.2 ports and Q-Flash Plus.
• Audio: Realtek audio codec with multi-channel support.

This motherboard suits builders who need a true Mini‑ITX AM5 platform with modern I/O and wireless connectivity. Note that some newer CPUs may require a BIOS update — check Gigabyte’s CPU support list and BIOS notes before installing a processor.