DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.TUF GAMING B550M-E distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCEWith upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD RyzenTM CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B550M-E is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.Power DesignStack Cool 3+2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.TUF COMPONENTSTUF CHOKESCertified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.TUF CAPACITORSProprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.DIGI+ VRMThe integrated DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.Cooler by design1. VRM HEATSINKA large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.THERMAL PADHigh-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.2. M.2 HEATSINKThe M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.3. PCH HEATSINKMass and surface area of the heatsink is carefully designed and balanced to maximize thermal dissipation for the latest AMD B550 chipset.COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLSTUF Gaming B550M-E features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps)TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds on AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series processors.USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-AExtensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B550M-E series motherboards include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that deliver increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps.USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE C® CONNECTORNumerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB Type-C® connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.EASY PC DIYTUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.Build with confidenceTUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.TUF PROTECTIONSAFESLOT CORE+SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.ESD guardsESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.KEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORSAdditional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.VGA PROTECTIONAdditional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.USB CONNECTORSTVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.TUF LANGuardTUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.DRAM overvoltage protectionOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.Stainless-steel back I/O panelTUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.IMMERSIVE GAMINGTUF Gaming B550M-E provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.Turbo LANNETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATIONTurbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag.1. ONE CLICK TURBOAdjust the network transmission priority by one click!2. AUTO DETECT GAME LISTTurbo Lan will detect every game in system, and add in list automatically.Outshine the CompetitionA well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.Addressable Gen 2 RGB HeaderThe addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer: | AMD |
| Processor socket: | Socket AM4 |
| Compatible processor series: | AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 9, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen |
| Supported processor sockets: | Socket AM4 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| ECC: |  |
| Supported memory clock speeds: | 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4100,4133,4200,4266,4333,4400,4466,4600,4800 MHz |
| Unbuffered memory: | |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 6 |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support: | Not supported |
| Maximum resolution: | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: | 2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors: | 4 |
| S/PDIF out connector: | |
| Front panel audio connector: | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | |
| CPU fan connector: | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors: | 2 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin): | |
| Number of COM connectors: | 1 |
| TPM connector: | |
| 12V power connector: | |
| RGB LED pin header: | |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity: | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity: | 1 |
| HDMI version: | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPort version: | 1.2 |
| Headphone outputs: | 3 |
| Microphone in: | |
| USB connector type: | USB Type-A |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: |  |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet interface type: | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wake-on-LAN ready: | |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | micro ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | AMD |
| Motherboard chipset: | AMD B550 |
| Audio output channels: | 7.1 channels |
| Audio chip: | Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots: | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots: | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 2 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type: | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size: | 256 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS jumper: | |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84733020 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 244 mm |
| Depth: | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | SATA |
| Drivers included: | |
