ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS AMD B550 Socket AM4 ATX

AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4), ATX, PCIe 4.0, dual M.2, 10, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, Type-C

Key Features

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
• Enhanced power solution: 8+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool connector, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ utility
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C support
• AI noise-cancelling microphone: Provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication

Description

DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus 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 PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF Gaming B550M-Plus is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

DrMOS
The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming B550M-Plus utilizes 8+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and driver into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors demand.

EASY PC DIY
TUF 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 confidence
TUF 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.

IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus 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.

EXCLUSIVE 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
Turbo LAN
NETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATION
Turbo 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.

Specifications

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	4
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	Nettop
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	Nettop
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3333,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
ECC сompatibility	ECC
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
S/PDIF out port	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8125B
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	Nettop
Audio chip	Realtek ALC S1200A
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Drivers included	Yes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Weight & dimensions
Height	68 mm
Weight	945 g
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Height	68 mm
Weight	945 g