| Basic Information | ||
| Supported CPU | AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors | |
| Chipset | AMD B850 | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS | |
| Form Factor | ATX | |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 | |
| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Rlease Slim (supports PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 mode)* AMD B850 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** PCIEX16(G4) slot (supports x4 mode) from AMD B850 Chipset shares bandwidth with M.2_3 |
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| M.2 Socket | 4 x M.2 | |
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 | |
| Slots | 4 x DIMM | |
| Supported Memory | max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) |
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| Maximum Memory | 256GB | |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort* 1 x HDMI™ port** - Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. * Supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4 ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 *** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. |
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| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | |
| USB (s) | Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
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| Supported Storage | Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0x4 mode) M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0x4 mode) M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)* AMD B850 Chipset M.2_3 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)** M.2_4 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). When PCIEX16(G4) slot is operating, M.2_3 will be disabled. |
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| RAID | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10 Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1 Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10 |
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| Audio | 2 x Audio jacks | |
| Internal I/O Ports | Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors Storage Related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button |
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| Display Port (s) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| Wireless Communication module | Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate Bluetooth v5.4 |
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| Others | ||
| Special Features | Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black metallic capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 Q-Release - M.2 Q-Slide - PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) - Q-Antenna - Q-Dashboard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers |
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| Bundled Software | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - GameFirst - HWiNFO - Power Saving ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX TurboV Core Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey |
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| Warranty Information | ||
| Warranty | 3 Year | |
The ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi is a premium, high-performance ATX motherboard built for gamers, content creators, and hardware enthusiasts. Sporting a sleek, striking silver and white aesthetic on a dark PCB, it brings elite Republic of Gamers styling to the mid-tier AMD B850 chipset. It features the future-proof AM5 socket, unlocking full compatibility with AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors.
Engineered for rock-solid stability and easy tuning, the motherboard boasts a robust 14+2+2 power stage VRM architecture rated at 80A per stage. Cooled by massive, high-conductivity thermal pads and optimized heatsinks, it ensures consistent power flow under heavy gaming or multi-core production workloads. The board handles up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory, reaching blistering speeds of 8000+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) technologies to keep latency to an absolute minimum.
The primary expansion lane features a fortified PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, ready to extract maximum bandwidth from next-generation graphics cards without sagging. For lightning-fast boot sequences and immediate game loading, it accommodates four M.2 slots—including a native PCIe 5.0 x4 hyper-speed slot shielded by dedicated M.2 heatsinks and backplates to eliminate thermal throttling.
Online experiences are highly optimized, integrating cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 with an ASUS Q-Antenna alongside Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet for ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth gaming. The rich rear I/O features ultra-fast USB 20Gbps Type-C® ports, a BIOS FlashBack™ button, and a Clear CMOS button. DIY building is further simplified via the PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and toolless M.2 Q-Latch mechanisms. Finally, integrated addressable Gen 2 headers with Aura Sync RGB support allow full visual customization to complete a premium rig.
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