GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (rev. 1.x)

GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (rev. 1.x)

Futuristic design. Unlimited performance. The perfect foundation for your next-generation device!

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard offers a powerful platform for next-generation AMD Ryzen processors, supporting PCIe 5.0 and ultra-fast DDR5 memory. It features an advanced thermal design that ensures performance stability even under extreme pressure, with support for Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN for a super-fast connectivity experience. It is the ideal choice for gamers and creators looking for unmatched performance and high build quality.

Features of the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard (rev. 1.x)

Processor Support:

• AM5 socket supports the new generation of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 processors
• Superior performance for multitasking, gaming, and content creation

Memory support:

• 4 DDR5 slots up to 192GB
• Supported frequencies up to 8000MHz (OC)
• Dual Channel technology with XMP & EXPO support

Storage Technologies:

• 2 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0
• 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0
• With M.2 Thermal Guard
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
• Exceptional transfer speed and response to reduce loading times

Advanced Cooling:

• Advanced Thermal Design Cooling System
• Expanded VRM heatsink with high thermal conductivity pad
• Comprehensive cooling design for high-performance systems

Graphics Card Support:

• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 for the highest performance graphics experience
• Metal anti-bending shield

Communication and Networks:

• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
• 2.5GbE LAN for gaming and high-bandwidth networking tasks

Advanced Back Ports:

• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
• DisplayPort + HDMI
• A plentiful number of USB ports of the third and second generation

Additional features:

• Q-Flash Plus for BIOS update without a processor
• RGB FUSION support for lighting control
• Excellent components and exceptional durability from the AORUS series

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard is not just a motherboard… it is a professional platform for the new generation of Ryzen processors, combining power, speed, and support for future technologies to provide you with an unprecedented experience in performance and stability.

Specifications of the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Motherboard (rev. 1.x)

CPU

- AMD Socket AM5, support for:

• AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/
• AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors

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

Chipset

• AMD B850

Memory

• Support for DDR5 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C) / 6200(O.C) / 6000(O.C) / 5800(O.C) / 5600(O.C) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules.
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
• Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and 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 3840x2160@144 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.

- 1 x Front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4 version

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Audio

- Realtek® Audio CODEC (Only for rev. 1.0)

• 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.

Support for S/PDIF Out

- Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1)

* 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.

• Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module

• Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE

- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

- BLUETOOTH 5.4

- Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)

** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations

Expansion Slots

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

- AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode

- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode

- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 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:

- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1(PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)

Storage Interface

- 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:

• AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

- 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:

• AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
• 1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.

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

USB

• CPU:

- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

• CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:

- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel

• Chipset:

- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header

- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

• Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

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

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
• 3 x system fan headers
• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
• 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
• 1 x RGB LED strip header
• 3 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 2x2 support
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
• 1 x HDMI port*
• 1 x power button
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x reset jumper
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

* Actual support may vary by CPU.

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x DisplayPort*
• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 1 x RJ-45 port
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
• 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 2 x audio jacks
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

* Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller

• iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection
• Temperature detection
• Fan speed detection
• Water cooling flow rate detection
• Fan fail warning
• Fan speed control

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

BIOS

• 1 x 256 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 GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

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

• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Q-Flash Plus
• Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System

• Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm