
ð ASUS PRIME B650M-A II DDR5 Motherboard - Key Features
â Overview
- Model: PRIME B650M-A II
- Form Factor: mATX (9.6 inch x 9.6 inch) - Perfect for standard and compact builds.
- Chipset: AMD B650
- Operating System Support: WindowsÂŪ 11, WindowsÂŪ 10 64-bit
ðŧ Processor & Memory
- CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5
- CPU Compatibility: Supports AMD RyzenâĒ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors.
- Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots (Dual Channel)
- Max Capacity: 192GB
- Speed: Supports up to 7600+ MHz (OC)
- Features: Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPOâĒ), OptiMem II.
âïļ Storage & Expansion
- Expansion Slots:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (Primary)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
- Storage Support: Total 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
M.2_1 (Primary): Supports high-speed PCIe 5.0 x4 mode (with R9000/R7000 CPUs)
M.2_2: Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
- RAID Support: Supports PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
ð Connectivity (Rear I/O Ports)
Video Outputs:
- 1 x DisplayPort (Supports max. 8K@60Hz)
- 1 x HDMIÂŪ port (Supports 4K@60Hz)
- 1 x VGA port
Network: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Port (High-speed networking)
USB Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
- 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Other Ports: 3 x Audio jacks, 1 x PS/2 Combo Port, 1 x BIOS FlashBackâĒ button (for easy BIOS updates)
âĻ Special Features & Durability
- ASUS 5X PROTECTION III (Enhanced Durability):
- DIGI+ VRM (Digital Power Control)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot Core+ (Reinforced PCIe slot)
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design (Easy Building):
- Q-DIMM, Q-Slot (Easy component installation)
- Q-LED Core (Quick troubleshooting indicator)
- Thermal Solution: VRM Heatsink Design
ð Audio
CODEC: Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio
Features: Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers.
ðĄ Internal Headers (for Case/Peripherals)
USB Front Panel:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (Supports USB Type-CÂŪ)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (for 2 additional ports)
2 x USB 2.0 headers (for 4 additional ports)
Cooling:
1 x CPU Fan header
1 x CPU OPT Fan header
3 x Chassis Fan headers
RGB Lighting (Aura Sync):
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header