Description
The ASUS Prime B650M‑K is a versatile micro‑ATX board built for creators and gamers using the latest Ryzen 7000‑series processors. Equipped with the AM5 socket and B650 chipset, it supports DDR5 memory up to 96 GB (OC to 8000+ MHz) with EXPO® support and OptiMem II for high-performance overclocking. The board includes two M.2 slots—one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0—along with four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for storage. Networking is handled via a 2.5 Gb Realtek LAN port. Rear I/O provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, plus VGA and HDMI video output, while front-panel USB‑C offers added convenience. Designed with robust thermal solutions and ASUS protective features like SafeSlot Core+, this board ensures stability and reliability in demanding builds. BIOS FlashBack™ allows firmware updates without CPU/memory installed, and Aura Sync RGB headers enable lighting customization.

Key Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 series on AM5 socket

• DDR5 memory (up to 96 GB, 8000+ MHz OC) with EXPO® and OptiMem II

• One PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for NVMe storage

• Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 rear ports; front-panel USB‑C (Gen 1)

• HDMI and VGA outputs

• Aura Sync RGB and addressable Gen 2 headers

• BIOS FlashBack™ for easy firmware updates

• ASUS 5X Protection III: SafeSlot Core+, ESD guards, overvoltage protection, stainless-steel I/O shield

Key Specifications

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

• Chipset: AMD B650

• Memory: 2× DDR5 DIMM, up to 96 GB, OC to 8000+ MHz

• Expansion Slots: PCIe 4.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x1

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

• Networking: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

• USB Rear: 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2; 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1; 4× USB 2.0

• USB Front: USB 3.2 Gen 1 header + Type‑C port; USB 2.0 headers

• Video Outputs: VGA, HDMI (4K@60 Hz)

• Audio: Realtek 7.1-channel HD codec with optical S/PDIF

• Cooling: VRM and M.2 heatsinks; CPU and chassis fan headers

• RGB Headers: 1× Aura RGB, 2× Addressable Gen 2