GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX - Micro ATX Motherboard

GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX - Micro ATX Motherboard arrives as a compact yet powerful micro ATX platform designed for AMD Socket AM4 processors and compatible with Ryzen 3000, 4000 and 5000 series CPUs.

This motherboard is built around the AMD B550 chipset and supports a single Socket AM4 processor, offering PCIe 4.0 support on the primary x16 slot for next-generation graphics and NVMe storage performance.

Memory support is robust with four DIMM slots supporting DDR4 in dual-channel mode, ECC and non‑ECC modules, up to 128 GB total and speeds up to 4733 MHz (OC). Each slot accepts up to 32 GB unbuffered DIMMs to suit gaming, productivity and content-creation workloads.

Storage options include two M.2 slots (one up to 22110 supporting PCIe 4.0) and four SATA III ports for up to six drives in total, plus RAID 0/1/10 support for redundancy and performance. The board accommodates multiple cooling and power connectors including CPU fan, two chassis fans and two water pump connectors for custom loops.

Connectivity and networking are modern with integrated Wi‑Fi 6E (Realtek RTL8852CE), Bluetooth 5.3, a Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8111H), four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑A ports, four USB 2.0 ports and legacy PS/2 support. Video outputs include HDMI 2.1 and DVI‑D, and the board supports up to 4096 x 2160 resolution with HDCP and DirectX 12 compatibility.

Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec with 7.1 channels, and the PCB includes multiple RGB headers (five) plus a TPM header and serial port header for expanded system control. The UEFI AMI BIOS (128 Mbit) provides easy overclocking and system tuning with Clear CMOS jumper and comprehensive PC health monitoring (fan, temperature, voltage).

Typical use cases include a compact gaming rig with high-speed NVMe storage, a home office or media PC with Wi‑Fi 6E connectivity, or a cost-effective workstation that benefits from ECC memory support and RAID protection. The board ships with antenna and screws included, Norton OEM security software, and carries a 3‑year warranty, making it a well-rounded choice for AM4 builders.

• Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen 3000/4000/5000
• Dual M.2 (one PCIe 4.0), 4x SATA III, RAID 0/1/10
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Gigabit Ethernet
• 4x DDR4 DIMM up to 128 GB, up to 4733 MHz (OC)
• HDMI 2.1, DVI‑D and Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio