GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2

GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2

In the world of building computers, where every component has its importance and impact on overall performance, the motherboard is the foundation upon which everything rests. From this perspective, the GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 motherboard comes to be the heart of your system, meticulously designed to combine the powerful performance of AMD Ryzen processors, full support for the latest technologies, and durability that ensures unparalleled stability, making it your launchpad for an exceptional user experience. 

Features of the GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 Motherboard

Detailed description and features:

The GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 motherboard represents an excellent choice for users looking to build a powerful yet economical system, as it offers a range of advanced features thanks to the B550 chipset.

1. Effective performance for professional work:

• AMD Processor Support: The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ processors from the fifth generation (5000 Series) and the third generation (3000 Series), giving you multiple and powerful options to build your system.
• High-speed memory support: It features 4 DIMM slots that support DDR4 memory with a capacity of up to 128GB, with speeds reaching up to 4733MHz (OC), ensuring exceptional performance and system responsiveness.
• PCIe 4.0 Interface: Features support for PCIe 4.0 on the graphics card slot and the main M.2 slot, providing you with double the data transfer speeds compared to the previous generation and making it ready for the latest graphics cards and storage drives.

2. Advanced Storage and Connectivity Solutions:

• Multiple storage options: The motherboard offers two M.2 slots, one supporting PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 speeds, and the other supporting PCIe 3.0 x2, in addition to 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports, giving you tremendous flexibility in building your storage system.
• Reliable connection: Equipped with a Realtek GbE LAN port to ensure a fast and stable wired Internet connection at 1 Gbps.

3. Sturdy design and high craftsmanship:

• Digital Power System: It features a digital VRM power system with low-resistance MOSFETs, ensuring high efficiency in power delivery and optimal stability for the processor even under load.
• Comprehensive ports: It offers a variety of rear ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0/1.1 ports, as well as HDMI 2.1 and DVI-D video outputs, making it compatible with a wide range of displays.
• High-quality sound: It features a high-quality audio system that supports 7.1 channel surround sound.

In conclusion, the GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 motherboard is the ideal choice for users looking to build a system based on AMD Ryzen processors. It brilliantly combines strong performance thanks to PCIe 4.0 support and fast DDR4 memory, flexibility in storage options, along with a robust design that ensures unparalleled stability, making it a solid foundation for your next adventure in the world of computing.

Specifications of the GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 Motherboard

CPU

AMD Socket AM4, support for:

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series Processors/

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors/

AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors/

AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors/

AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

Chipset

AMD B550

Memory

4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory

Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MT/s memory modules

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Onboard Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:

- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz

* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Audio

Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC

* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

LAN

Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Gbps/10 Mbps)

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:

AMD Ryzen™ 5000/3000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G/4000 G/3000 G Series Processors support PCIe 3.0x16 mode

* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

Chipset:

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4

- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1), supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1

Storage Interface

1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SSDs:

AMD Ryzen™ 5000/3000 Series Processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0x4/x2 SSDs

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G/4000 G/3000 G Series Processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSDs

1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:

- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

Chipset:

- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header

- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header

- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

Internal I/O Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

2 x system fan headers

2 x addressable LED strip headers

2 x RGB LED strip headers

1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header

2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Back Panel Connectors

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1 x HDMI port (Note)

1 x DisplayPort (Note)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Overheating warning

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.

BIOS

1 x 128 Mbit flash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

- @BIOS

- EasyTune

- RGB Fusion

- Smart Backup

- System Information Viewer

Support for Q-Flash Plus

Support for Q-Flash

Bundled Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System

Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm