ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS

ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS

In the world of modern computer building, where every component plays a pivotal role in unleashing full power, the ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS motherboard is the cornerstone that ensures you stability in performance and absolute flexibility. Designed to be a strong foundation for next-generation AMD platforms, this motherboard combines engineering innovation, full support for the latest technologies such as DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, and a user-friendly design, providing you with the perfect launchpad for an exceptional computing experience.

Features of the ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS Motherboard

Detailed description and features:

The ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS motherboard represents an excellent choice for users looking to build a powerful and future-proof system, as it offers a range of advanced features thanks to the B650 chipset.

1. Effective performance for the future:

• Support for AMD Ryzen™ Processors: The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ processors from the seventh generation (7000 Series) with the new AM5 socket, ensuring you have the latest technologies and the strongest performance.
• Support for ultra-fast DDR5 memory: It features 4 DIMM slots that support DDR5 memory with a capacity of up to 128GB, with speeds of up to 6400+ MHz (OC), ensuring exceptional performance and system responsiveness across all tasks.
• PCIe 5.0 interface: It features support for PCIe 5.0 on one of the M.2 slots, providing you with double the data transfer speeds compared to the previous generation, making it ready for the latest ultra-fast storage drives.

2. Advanced Storage and Connectivity Solutions:

• Multiple storage options: The motherboard offers two M.2 slots, one supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds and the other supporting PCIe 4.0 x4, in addition to 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports, providing you with tremendous flexibility in building your storage system.
• Super Wired Network: Equipped with a Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN port to ensure a high-speed and stable wired internet connection, making it ideal for gaming and live streaming.
• Comprehensive ports: It offers a wide range of ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI, and DisplayPort, making it compatible with all modern devices.

3. Durable design and high craftsmanship:

• Digital Power System: It features a robust digital power system with 10+2 phases and large heat sinks to ensure stable power delivery to the processor even under load.
• Effective cooling solutions: Comes with custom heat sinks for the voltage regulator modules (VRM) and the B650 chipset, as well as an M.2 heatsink to maintain optimal temperatures.
• Ease of use: It includes features such as ASUS Q-LED for easy problem diagnosis, SafeSlot Core+ for protecting the main PCIe slot, and M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation of storage drives without the need for tools.

In conclusion, the ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS motherboard is the ideal choice for users looking to build a system based on seventh-generation AMD Ryzen processors. It brilliantly combines powerful performance thanks to support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, flexibility in storage options, and a robust design that ensures unparalleled stability, making it a solid foundation for your next adventure in the world of computing.

Specifications of the ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS Motherboard

Model

PRIME B650-PLUS

CPU

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset

AMD B650 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7600+(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200/5000/4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)

OptiMem II

Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**

1 x HDMI® port***

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1.

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**

AMD B650 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

). ** Specifications vary by CPU types.

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**

AMD B650 Chipset

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.

). ** Specifications vary by CPU types.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, PCIe)*

* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback

• Audio Features

- Audio Shielding

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

Back Panel I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI® port

1 x Vertical M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

5 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Internal I/O Connectors

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

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C® )

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x Aura RGB header

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function

1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- Safeslot Core+

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED Core

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- ProCool

Aura Sync

- Aura RGB header

- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 2+

- Power Saving

AI Suite 3

- TurboV EVO

- DIGI+ VRM

- PC Cleaner

ASUS CPU-Z

Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD

Documentation

1 x User guide

Operating System

Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )