The ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB motherboard combines advanced technology and robust features to deliver a high-quality computing experience. Designed for gamers and professionals, it supports Ryzen processors, offering significant performance and efficiency. With dual-channel DDR4 support and a range of overclocking options, users can enhance their system's capabilities. The motherboard also boasts advanced connectivity, including high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and versatile display outputs like HDMI and DisplayPort, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and peripherals. Storage solutions are flexible, featuring M.2 sockets and SATA-600 (RAID) for fast and reliable data access. Additionally, ASUS Aura Sync provides customizable LED lighting, allowing users to create a unique and personalized look for their setup. With ASUS 5X Protection III, including LANGuard and Overvoltage Protection, the motherboard is engineered for durability and long-term reliability, making it a smart choice for building a powerful system.
High flexibility
Complete energy efficiency
Effective cooling
Multiple temperature sources
Excellent performance
Built-in integrated functions offer high audio
Audio shielding
Dedicated audio levels on the PCB
High flexibilityThe comprehensive control system forms the basis of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B550 motherboard contains flexible tools to optimize every aspect of your system, enabling performance adjustments to perfectly fit the way you work and maximize productivity.Comprehensive power efficiencyThe Energy Processing Unit (EPU) saves power at the system level. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.Effective CoolingThe PRIME B550 series is designed with a series of hybrid fan headers to ensure the cooling and stability of your system even under heavy workloads.Multiple temperature sourcesEach header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Through Fan Xpert 2+ you can map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU and CPU tasks.Excellent performanceThe PRIME B550 motherboard offers all the essentials to boost daily productivity: your system will be ready for action with stable power supply, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.Built-in integrated features offer high audioThe cleverly thought-out design together with the advanced hardware offer audio quality unlike any other motherboard you've ever experienced.Audio shieldingEnsures analog/digital accuracy and remarkable reduction of multi-lateral interference.Dedicated audio layers on the PCBSeparate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels are of equal quality.
Expansion Slots1 x CPU ¦ 2 x DIMM 288-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 ¦ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 ¦ 1 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 Key M slot) ¦ 2 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280 M.2 Key M slot)
Interfaces1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x DisplayPort ¦ 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse
Internal Interfaces4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 1 x SPDIF out - header ¦ 1 x audio - header ¦ 1 x serial - header ¦ 1 x speaker - header ¦ 1 x SPI - header
Power Connectors24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
BIOS TypeAMI
BIOS FeaturesUEFI BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Sleep / Wake UpWake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME
Hardware FeaturesJack retasking, audio jack detect technology, ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, ASUS Overvoltage Protection, ASUS SafeSlot Core, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, ASUS Q-Design, Q-DIMM, Q-LED Core, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, Windows 11 compatible, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS TurboV EVO
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesIO shield, M.2 screw package
Cables Included2 x Serial ATA cable
Software IncludedArmoury Crate, ASUS AURA Creator, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS Fan Xpert 2+, ASUS EZ Update, ASUS CPU-Z, Norton 360 Deluxe (60 days trial), WinRAR