ASUS ROG Strix B550-A Gaming Motherboard

Description

Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix B550‑A Gaming is an ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 processors. It brings PCIe 4.0 support to the primary PCIe x16 slot and the primary M.2 socket, plus modern I/O including Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑C and ROG SupremeFX audio. The board suits mid‑range gaming rigs and creator systems that need contemporary connectivity and storage options.

Key features

• Socket: AMD AM4 with AMD B550 chipset — supports Ryzen 3000/5000 series and certain 4000 G‑Series (check ASUS CPU support list).
• Memory: 4 DIMM slots, up to 128GB DDR4 with XMP/OC support.
• Expansion: PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (primary), additional PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4) and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
• Storage: Dual M.2 (one PCIe 4.0 x4 capable) with heatsinks and six SATA 6Gb/s ports; RAID 0/1/10 support.
• Networking & audio: Intel I225‑V 2.5Gb Ethernet and ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8‑channel audio.

What you get

• Pre‑mounted I/O shield, M.2 heatsinks, 4× SATA cables, M.2 screw/rubber kit, addressable LED extension cable, cable ties and ROG stickers (full pack list in manual).
• UEFI with BIOS FlashBack for easier firmware updates.

Note: this model does not include onboard Wi‑Fi. Verify CPU compatibility and, if required, ensure the board has a BIOS revision that supports your chosen Ryzen CPU before installation.