Gigabyte B550 AORUS Pro AC Socket AM4 ATX
Product Technical Specification
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | AMD |
Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen |
Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
Memory | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
ECC | Yes |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4000,4400,4600,5000 |
Maximum internal memory | 128 |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers | |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
RAID levels | 0,1,10 |
Graphics | |
Maximum graphics adapter memory | 16000 |
Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
HDCP | Yes |
Internal I/O | |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
Front panel connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
TPM connector | Yes |
12V power connector | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Digital audio optical out | 1 |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Features | |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220-VB |
Audio output channels | 7.1 |
PC health monitoring | FAN,Temperature,Voltage |
Component for | PC |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Expansion slots | |
PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 256 |
ACPI version | 5.0 |
Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version | 2.7 |
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.7 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 305 |
Depth | 244 |
Packaging content | |
Bundled software | Norton Internet Security (OEM) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
In the dark, starless night, the falcon strikes fear into the heart of its prey. Even with minimal visibility, the falcon pinpoints its prey and patiently anticipates the perfect moment to swoop in for the kill. The falcon with its laser sharp gaze dominates the darkness of night in the same manner that AORUS Core Lighting illuminates the vast AORUS ecosystem.
ULTIMATE POWER DESIGN
To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, B550 motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is true direct, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.
GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
GIGABYTE realize that customer won't stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance. Faster read and write are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer plenty of M.2 storage with thermal guards to ensure unthrottled read and write. In advance, adopting PCIe 4.0 ready components get the B550 motherboards easier to upgrade.
Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5400MHz and Beyond
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5400MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.
Dual NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support
Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 + PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs
B550 AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 6560 MB/s (Sequential Read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.
ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution which including Fins-Array Heatsink, Direct Touch Heatpipe and Thermal Guards. B550 AORUS motherboards are cool on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading. It provides lower temperatures for enthusiasts, overclockers and professional gamers.
AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard
GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
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.
NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 AORUS motherboards provide all next generation network and storage to keep you up to speed.
2.5GbE LAN Onboard
2X Faster than ever
Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least two times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking. It’s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet.
Faster and Better Coverage with Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI + BT4.2 Module
The onboard 802.11ac WIFI module from Intel supports Dual Band and up to 433 Mbps, 3x faster WIFI speed than 802.11n and also support BLUETOOTH 4.2.
Connecting the Future - USB Type-C
AMD's native USB 3.2 Gen2 provides USB 3.2 Gen2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.
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.
HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 AORUS motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components such as Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.
ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes
All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).
High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors
The AORUS motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end Nichicon Fine Gold audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AOURS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.
Audio Noise Guard
AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level. LED trace path lighting Illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.
DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.
Multi-Zone Light Show Design
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP
Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.
ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 AORUS motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.
Ultra Durable Memory Armor
AORUS' exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
Industry Leading Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
Solid Pin Power Connectors
B550 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!
GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.
BIOS
New User Interface
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
APP CENTER
GIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep updated with the latest utilities and drivers version.
EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.
System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.
XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | AMD |
Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen,AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen |
Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
Memory | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
ECC | Yes |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4000,4400,4600,5000 |
Maximum internal memory | 128 |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Storage controllers | |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
RAID levels | 0,1,10 |
Graphics | |
Maximum graphics adapter memory | 16000 |
Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
HDCP | Yes |
Internal I/O | |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
Front panel connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
TPM connector | Yes |
12V power connector | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Digital audio optical out | 1 |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Features | |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220-VB |
Audio output channels | 7.1 |
PC health monitoring | FAN,Temperature,Voltage |
Component for | PC |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
Expansion slots | |
PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 256 |
ACPI version | 5.0 |
Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version | 2.7 |
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.7 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 305 |
Depth | 244 |
Packaging content | |
Bundled software | Norton Internet Security (OEM) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility |
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Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
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For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
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day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
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