ROGSTRIXB850-AGAMINGWIFI

Asus ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi AMD Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard

Overview Summary:

Elevate your PC build with the Asus ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi motherboard, designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Featuring DDR5 memory support, full PCIe 5.0 capabilities, and cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, this motherboard ensures high-speed performance and smooth multitasking. Shop now to upgrade your gaming or professional workstation with robust networking and superior audio quality.

With an ATX form factor and multiple M.2 and SATA slots, the B850-A motherboard is ideal for building versatile and powerful systems. Buy now to experience reliable connectivity, advanced cooling options, and enhanced BIOS control for optimal overclocking and system management.

What tier does this fall into?

High-end

What is this best for?

Gaming, content creation, AI applications, professional workstations, high-speed computing

Overview:

ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi
Elevate your gaming and creative setup with the ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi motherboard. Designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors, this motherboard combines advanced connectivity, high-speed performance, and modern design. Its sleek white PCB complements any build while offering powerful support for DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 expansion, and next-generation networking technologies, making it ideal for gamers, content creators, and AI enthusiasts.

Description:

The ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi motherboard is engineered for high-performance computing. It supports up to four DDR5 DIMM memory slots and provides a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim for easy GPU installation. Storage is flexible with four M.2 slots and two SATA 6Gb/s ports, while connectivity is enhanced by USB 20Gbps Type-C, multiple USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. Audio is powered by ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound with two audio jacks and an Optical S/PDIF output, ensuring immersive sound. A BIOS FlashBack button allows easy system updates without a CPU installed.

Memory and Expansion Support
Equipped with four DDR5 DIMM slots, this motherboard ensures fast and reliable memory performance. The PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 slots provide support for high-speed graphics cards and expansion cards, enabling smooth gaming, streaming, and content creation workflows.

Connectivity and Networking
Next-level connectivity comes standard with USB 20Gbps Type-C, multiple USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. These options allow seamless online gaming, file transfers, and peripheral integration.

Storage Options
Four M.2 slots support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, while two SATA 6Gb/s ports accommodate traditional storage drives, offering flexibility for large-scale gaming and media libraries.

Audio Experience
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound ensures clear, high-definition audio. Two audio jacks and an Optical S/PDIF out port deliver rich and immersive sound for gaming and entertainment.

Visual Output
A DisplayPort and HDMI port provide reliable video output options for high-resolution monitors, enabling detailed visuals for gaming and professional applications.

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Specifications
Product Code	ROGSTRIXB850-AGAMINGWIFI
CPU	AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset	AMD B850 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
	Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors
	ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM
	Dual channel memory architecture
	Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO )
	ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
	** 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. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
	* Supports max. 8K@30Hz 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 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim
	AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
	1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Rlease Slim (supports PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 mode)
	AMD B850 Chipset
	1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
	* Specifications vary by CPU types.
	** PCIEX16(G4) slot (supports x4 mode) from AMD B850 Chipset shares bandwidth with M.2_3
Storage	Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	AMD Ryzen 7000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors
	M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0x4 mode)
	M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
	AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
	M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0x4 mode)
	M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)
	AMD B850 Chipset
	M.2_3 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
	M.2_4 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	* Specifications vary by CPU types.
	** M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). When PCIEX16(G4) slot is operating, M.2_3 will be disabled.
	AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
	Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
	Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
	Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
Ethernet	1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Ethernet	ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 7
	2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
	Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
	Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
	Bluetooth v5.4
	*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
	For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
	For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
	** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
	* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
USB	Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
	1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C )
	3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C )
	4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
	2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
	Front USB (Total 7 ports)
	1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
	1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
	2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
	* USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
	- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
	- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
	- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
	- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
	Audio Features
	- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
	- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
	- Premium audio capacitors
	- Audio cover
	* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
	** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C )
	3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C )
	4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
	2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI port
	1 x Wi-Fi module
	1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
	2 x Audio jacks
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
	1 x BIOS FlashBack button
	1 x Clear CMOS 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
	4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
	Power Related
	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
	2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
	Storage Related
	4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	USB
	1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
	1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
	2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
	Miscellaneous
	3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
	1 x CPU Over voltage jumper
	1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
	1 x Power button
	1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
	1 x Thermal Sensor header
	1 x Thunderbolt (USB4 ) header
Special Features	Extreme Engine Digi+
	- 5K Black metallic capacitors
	ASUS Q-Design
	- M.2 Q-Latch
	- M.2 Q-Release
	- M.2 Q-Slide
	- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
	- Q-Antenna
	- Q-Dashboard
	- Q-DIMM
	- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
	- Q-Slot
	ASUS Thermal Solution
	- M.2 heatsink backplate
	- M.2 heatsink
	ASUS EZ DIY
	- BIOS FlashBack button
	- BIOS FlashBack LED
	- Clear CMOS button
	- ProCool
	- Pre-mounted I/O shield
	- SafeSlot
	- SafeDIMM
	Aura Sync
	- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software
	- ROG CPU-Z
	- Dolby Atmos
	ASUS Exclusive Software
	Armoury Crate
	- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
	- Aura Creator
	- Aura Sync
	- Fan Xpert 4
	- GameFirst
	- HWiNFO
	- Power Saving
	ASUS DriverHub
	ASUS GlideX
	TurboV Core
	Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
	Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
	WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
	UEFI BIOS
	ASUS EZ DIY
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
	- ASUS MyHotkey
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
	Miscellaneous
	1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
	1 x Cable ties package
	1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
	1 x M.2 Q-Slide package
	1 x ROG key chain
	1 x ROG Strix stickers
	4 x M.2 rubbers
	Documentation
	1 x Quick start guide
Operating System	Windows 11
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
Form Factor	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )