ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

In the world of building devices, where performance alone is not enough and must be coupled with exceptional durability, the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI motherboard stands out as an ideal choice, meticulously designed to be the cornerstone of your system. It combines support for the latest AMD processors and strong memory performance, while providing all the features you need to run your system efficiently and stably, all in a sleek and compact ATX package. 

Features of the ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI Motherboard

Detailed description and features:

The ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI motherboard is an excellent choice for users looking to build a powerful and reliable computer, taking advantage of the latest AMD technologies without paying for unnecessary extra features.

1. Support for the new generation of processors and memory:

• Support for AMD AM5 Processors: The motherboard is equipped with an AM5 socket to support the latest AMD Ryzen processors from the 9000, 8000, and 7000 series, ensuring compatibility with the latest processor releases and providing a future-proof foundation for your system.
• AMD B650 Chip: This chip offers strong and reliable performance for mid-range motherboards, making it ideal for users who seek excellent performance without the need for advanced overclocking features.
• High-speed DDR5 memory: The motherboard features four DIMM slots that support DDR5 memory with a maximum capacity of up to 128GB and speeds of up to 7600MHz (overclocked), allowing you to take advantage of high data transfer speeds without the cost of more expensive DDR5 memory.

2. Multiple storage and expansion options:

• Three ultra-fast M.2 slots: The motherboard provides three M.2 slots that support PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces, ensuring high read and write speeds for fast SSD drives.
• SATA 6Gb/s Ports: In addition, the motherboard features four SATA ports to support traditional hard drives and SSDs, providing you with a wide and diverse range of storage options.
• Expansion slots: There is a PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot available to support modern graphics cards, along with two additional PCIe slots for other expansions.

3. Reliable wireless and wired connection:

• Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 6: The board features support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), providing ultra-fast wireless speeds, stable connectivity, and a smooth gaming experience. It also supports Bluetooth v5.2 for easy peripheral connections.
• Wired 2.5Gb Ethernet: The Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port ensures a fast and reliable wired connection for downloading and gaming.
• Varied I/O Ports: It features a rich array of rear ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port with a speed of 20 gigabits per second, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and DisplayPort and HDMI ports for connecting multiple displays.

In conclusion, the ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI motherboard proves to be the solid foundation upon which to build a powerful and modern system, combining support for the latest AMD processors, ultra-fast DDR5 memory, and integrated storage and connectivity options, all in a sleek ATX package, making it the ideal choice for those seeking balanced and reliable performance in a compact design.

Specifications of the ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI Motherboard

Model

TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

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

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 & 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**

* Supports max. 8K@60Hz 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.

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*

1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)

AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors*

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

AMD B650 Chipset

1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 slots

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

** Specifications vary by CPU types.

- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to

https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 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  (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 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**

AMD B650 Chipset

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***

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.

*** M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. PCIEX16_2 will be suspended once M.2_3

is populated.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6

2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band

Bluetooth v5.2

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 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

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

- Audio cover

- Unique de-pop circuit

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 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

Internal I/O Connectors

• Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)

• Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector

• Storage related

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• USB

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

• Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

1 x Aura RGB header(s)

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function

1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Special Features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection

- ESD Guards

- TUF LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core+

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- ProCool

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeDIMM

Aura Sync

- Aura RGB header(s)

- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4

- Power Saving

- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

AI Suite 3

- TurboV EVO

- DIGI+ VRM

- PC Cleaner

TUF GAMING CPU-Z

DTS Audio Processing

MyAsus

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

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 )