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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (rev 1.3) AM4 AMD B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard with Single M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Realtek GbE LAN, PCIe 4.0
- AMD AM4 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 Series Processors
- DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- Sturdy Power Design: 5+3 Pure Digital VRM with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Connectivity: PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 Connectors, Realtek GbE LAN chip
- Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 5, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing, CPU, Memory, and GPU
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX 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 great value, and transforms the everyday PC to a performance driven system.
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The GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.3) is a Micro-ATX AM4 motherboard for Ryzen 3000, 4000 G-Series, and 5000-series PCs, suited to compact builds that need Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and two M.2 SSD connectors.
Recommended For
- AM4 PC builders reusing DDR4 memory who want a micro-ATX board for a Ryzen 3000-, 4000G-, or 5000-series system.
- Compact gaming-PC builders who plan to use a compatible Ryzen CPU and a graphics card, with onboard Wi-Fi 6E available when running a cable to the router is inconvenient.
- AM4 users building a PC with one primary fast NVMe drive and a second drive for additional storage; the board has two M.2 sockets, but the second is limited to PCIe 3.0 x2.
- Builders who want wireless networking and Bluetooth built into an AM4 motherboard rather than adding separate adapter cards.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Building a compact Ryzen gaming PC: pair the board with a supported Ryzen processor, a dedicated graphics card, and a micro-ATX case; the board provides the platform, while gaming performance depends mainly on the CPU and GPU.
- Setting up a desktop where running an Ethernet cable is inconvenient: built-in Wi-Fi lets the builder connect without a separate wireless card, though coverage and speed still depend on the router, placement, and drivers.
- Upgrading an existing AM4 computer: users with compatible Ryzen processors and DDR4 memory can build around the board without moving to a new CPU socket or DDR5 platform; check CPU support and BIOS compatibility before assembling.
- Adding storage to a home or gaming PC: use an M.2 SSD for the operating system and frequently used apps, then add another supported M.2 or SATA drive for games and files; drive speed depends on the connector and SSD used.
- Preparing a build when the installed CPU is not yet recognized by the current BIOS: Q-Flash Plus can update the BIOS without first installing the CPU, memory, or graphics card, which can help with setup when following GIGABYTE’s instructions.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | AM4 Ryzen desktop builds needing a Micro-ATX motherboard with DDR4 memory, PCIe expansion, M.2 storage, Wi-Fi, and 1Gb Ethernet |
| Processor And Chipset | AMD B550 chipset with an AM4 socket; supports Ryzen 3000G, 4000G, 5000, and 5000G Series processors |
| Memory Configuration | Four DDR4 DIMM slots, dual-channel, up to 128GB; DDR4 3200 standard, with Intel XMP 2.0 support. ECC unbuffered memory is supported, with ECC operation depending on the CPU |
| PCIe Expansion | CPU-connected PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 3000/5000 Series processors or PCIe 3.0 with Ryzen 4000G/5000G Series processors; chipset provides an x16-length PCIe 3.0 x4 slot and a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Storage And RAID | Two M.2 Socket 3 connectors: the CPU-connected slot supports SATA or PCIe SSDs up to PCIe 4.0 x4, depending on processor, and the chipset-connected slot supports SATA or PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors support RAID 0/1/10 |
| Wired And Wireless Networking | 1Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Rear I/O And Audio | Rear connections include HDMI, DVI-D, PS/2, RJ-45, two antenna connectors, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, and three audio jacks |
| Internal Headers And Tuning | Includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0/1.1 headers, fan headers, RGB and addressable LED headers, a Q-Flash Plus button, and a Clear CMOS jumper |
| Form Factor And Power | Micro-ATX board measuring 9.6 × 9.6 inches, with a 24-pin ATX main power connector and an 8-pin ATX 12V connector |
| Model Identifiers | GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX, model/part number B550M AORUS ELITE AX |