Description

The GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a performance-focused motherboard built for next-gen AM5 Ryzen CPUs (7000/8000/9000 series). Its dual 12+2+2-phase digital VRM on a 6-layer 2x copper PCB provides stable and efficient power delivery. It supports 4 DDR5 DIMMs with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles, reaching speeds up to 6666 MT/s (OC). For storage and expansion, it offers one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, and a full-sized PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ‑Latch for easy GPU installation. Connectivity is robust with tri-band Wi‑Fi 6E, dual USB‑C (front 20 Gb/s and rear 10 Gb/s), and 2.5 GbE LAN. Cooling is enhanced via thermal armor, M.2 thermal guards, and support for Smart Fan 6. Users can easily update BIOS with Q‑Flash Plus and fine-tune lighting through RGB Fusion.

Key Features

• Socket AM5, compatible with Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series CPUs

• 12+2+2-phase digital VRM on 6-layer PCB with 2× copper for stable power

• DDR5 memory support up to 6666 MT/s (OC) across 4 DIMMs with EXPO/XMP

• PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 & PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with thermal guards plus PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ‑Latch

• Wi‑Fi 6E & Bluetooth, tri-band support up to 2.4 Gbps

• 2.5 GbE LAN via Realtek for fast wired networking

• Smart Fan 6 with hybrid headers and multiple temperature sensors

• Front USB‑C 20 Gb/s & rear USB‑C 10 Gb/s, plus multiple USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 ports

• Q‑Flash Plus & EZ‑Latch/PCIe EZ‑Latch enable easy BIOS updates and hardware installation

• RGB Fusion with 2 addressable + 3 RGB headers for customizable lighting

Key Specifications

• Form Factor: Micro‑ATX (244 × 244 mm)

• Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB, OC up to 6666 MT/s

• Expansion Slots: PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2; PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

• Storage: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2; 4 × SATA III 6 Gb/s

• Audio: High-definition via Realtek ALC897 codec with audiophile-grade caps

• Networking: Intel 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6E & Bluetooth; Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN

• Rear I/O: HDMI & DisplayPort; 1 × USB‑C 10 Gb/s, 2 × USB‑C Gen2x2 front header, multiple USB Gen1/Gen2, antenna ports