Enhance your AMD build with the Prime B550 Plus AM4 ATX Motherboard by ASUS. This motherboard, utilizing the B550 chipset and designed for the AM4 socket, can accommodate up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM with frequencies ranging from 3200 MHz to 4800 MHz, perfect for users who require high-speed memory performance. Additionally, the Prime B550 Plus features support for up to six SATA III drives and two M.2 drives with a range of 2242 to 22110. One M.2 slot is compatible with 3rd Gen AMD processors with PCIe 4.0 x4 performance, while the other slot operates at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds. The Prime B550 Plus also supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5, ensuring reliable data storage. CrossFireX support allows for multi-GPU configurations, and users have access to three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, one M.2 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and one M.2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.
The B550 Plus features internal headers for water and air cooling, with support for two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, Thunderbolt 3 connection, and TPM for BIOS integrity. On the back I/O panel, there are one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, four Gen 1 Type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports for mouse and keyboard. Monitors can be connected using the HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC887 7.1 Channel Audio codec, with shielding and separate layers for left- and right-side channels to reduce audio issues such as interference and crosstalk. The inclusion of an ARGB header and ASUS Aura sync allows users to match the Prime B550 to their setup, with central control for compatible RGB components. The package includes two SATA III cables, a support DVD, and a screw package for mounting M.2 SSDs. The ASUS Prime B550 Plus is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.
ASUS B550-PLUS Specs
CPU
| Chipset | AMD B550 |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
Back Panel I/O
| USB | 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) 4 x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1) 2 x USB-A (USB 2.0) |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| Display | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio | 1 x S/PDIF 5 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm |
| Ethernet / Controller | 1 x Gigabit |
Memory
| Memory Slots | 4 x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800 MHz |
| Maximum Capacity | 128 GB |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC, ECC Unbuffered |
Storage Expansion
| SATA | 6 x SATA III |
| M.2 | 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified)) 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified)) |
| U.2 | None |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 10 |
Internal I/O
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| USB | 1 x 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port) 2 x 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port) |
| Multi-GPU Support | 2-Way AMD CrossFireX |
| Air Cooling | 2 x 4-Pin CPU 3 x 4-Pin System 1 x Thermal Sensor |
| Liquid Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin Pump |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard 1 x 8-Pin ATX |
| Security | TPM Module |
| LED Header | 2 x RGB |
| Audio | None |
| Add-On | 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header |
Front Panel I/O
| Front Panel I/O | AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
Audio
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 (7.1-Channel) |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
Software
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 *As of June, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12.01 x 9.61″ / 30.5 x 24.4 cm |
