The ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II is a microATX motherboard for building a compact desktop around a compatible AMD Ryzen processor. It suits PC gamers and home builders looking for onboard Wi-Fi, wired networking and room for fast M.2 storage.

Its AMD B550 chipset supports Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors, as well as Ryzen 5000 G-Series and 4000 G-Series processors. Four DDR4 memory slots support up to 128GB, while two M.2 sockets provide storage options including PCIe 4.0 x4 on supported processors. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 are built in, and the Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port gives you a wired network connection. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, HDMI and DisplayPort add flexible connectivity.

Key features

• AM4 socket and AMD B550 chipset support a range of compatible Ryzen desktop processors.
• Four DIMM slots support dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB.
• Two M.2 sockets support PCIe and SATA modes, with the first socket supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series processors.
• PCIe 4.0 x16 support is available with compatible Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series processors.
• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.5Gb Ethernet provide built-in wireless and wired networking.
• BIOS FlashBack lets you update the BIOS using the dedicated rear button.
• Audio includes a Realtek 7.1 surround sound codec and optical S/PDIF output.

Compatibility

Designed for compatible AMD Ryzen processors with an AM4 socket; check ASUS's CPU support list and required BIOS version before buying. Memory speed depends on the processor, and overclocked speeds require supported components and configuration. HDMI and DisplayPort output requires a processor with integrated graphics. Good to know: a compatible processor, memory, storage and power supply are required to complete a system; they are not included with this motherboard.

In the box

• ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
• I/O Shield
• M.2 Rubber package
• M.2 SSD screw package
• TUF Gaming sticker
• Support DVD
• TUF Certification card
• User guide

Specifications

This board brings compact dimensions together with modern storage and networking, making it a capable foundation for a gaming or general-purpose Ryzen PC build.