It features the AMD B550 chipset, supporting AMD Zen 2/3 processors with Socket AM4. It has four slots for a total memory of up to 128GB DDR4 dual channel, clocked up to 4733 MHz, depending on the processor.
It is aimed at users who wish to build a stable computer based on the AMD B550 platform, and especially for users with smaller case sizes as it is in Micro-ATX size.
It is compatible with the latest technologies such as PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2. Additionally, it features Smart Fan 5, Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Thermal Guard, and RGB Fusion 2.0 for impressive and personalized lighting.
It offers easy installation and maintenance with its simple design and has reliable features for performance and stability, making it an ideal choice for gamers, amateur overclockers, and users looking for a reliable motherboard in a small size.
Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series and Ryzen 3000 Series processors
The B550 series motherboards maximize your computer's capabilities with AMD StoreMI technology. StoreMI accelerates traditional storage devices to reduce boot times and improve overall user experience.
This handy utility combines the speed of SSDs with the high capacity of hard drives into a single drive, enhances the device's read/write speeds to match those of SSDs, boosts data performance for incredible value, and transforms the everyday computer into a performance-based system.
The benefits of AMD StoreMI
Fast, smooth, and easy computing experience
Optimizes computer responsiveness from system startup to application launch
Offers SSD performance with HDD capacity at an affordable cost
Quick access to essential files by automatically learning users' computing behavior
5+3 Phase Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
The Aorus series motherboards from Gigabyte use a pure digital PWM design + Low RDS(on) MOSFET 5+3 phases to support 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors, offering incredible precision in power delivery to the most demanding and power-hungry components of the motherboard, as well as providing improved system performance and absolute hardware expandability.
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0x16 slot with faster bandwidth and lower resistance
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower resistance
Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2
With integrated NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 slots, Gigabyte motherboards offer users the ability to connect in NVMe or SATA mode for M.2 SSD devices. Providing data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gb/s, the dual M.2 slot design offers an ideal storage solution while also supporting RAID functions.
Realtek GbE LAN
The Realtek Gigabit LAN features a network bandwidth management application that helps improve network latency and maintain low ping times for better responsiveness in busy LAN environments.
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1, which is backward compatible with HDMI 2.0/1.4 and offers 48 Gb/s bandwidth, twice as much as the previous generation. This unlocks the ability for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic ratio of 21:9 (in which most movies are shot), Full HDR support, and HDCP 2.3, to provide the best visual experience for viewers.
Cooling
Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5, users can ensure that their computer can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers have been introduced that support both PWM fans and voltage operating modes to make the motherboard more liquid-cooling friendly.
3 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
5 Temperature Sensors
All fan pin headers upgraded to hybrid fan headers
Interoperable fans and sensors
Intuitive UI for fan control
Fan Stop
With Fan Stop, each fan will completely stop when temperatures drop below a specified limit. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor and at what temperature, all of these can be customized to your preferences.
Hybrid Fan Pin Headers
Gain complete control over your water cooling setup. Smart Fan 5 receives updated information about the flow rate through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers, giving you absolute oversight of your computer. All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device, whether it is a fan or a pump with different PWM or Voltage operation.
RGB Fusion 2.0
With AORUS motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with digital LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the ability to control the built-in RGB and external RGBW / Digital LED strips for their computer.
AORUS Gaming motherboards support 5v or 12v lighting LED Strips and up to 300 LEDs. RGB Fusion 2.0 with digital LEDs comes with 9 new patterns and various speed settings with many more.
RGB Fusion 2.0 Software
With an integrated intuitive user interface, RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you with a better solution for customizing lighting effects on all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and showcase your build by sharing profiles.
Additionally, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to offer you the most immersive gaming experience.
RGB Fusion App for Mobile
Don't just make your computer shine, turn it into a work of art that your friends will envy. With the Gigabyte RGB Fusion mobile app, users can monitor and control the lighting on their computer. This gives users easy access as they try to adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all of which can be achieved away from their keyboard and computer screen.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily
With Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the processor, memory, and graphics card or enter the BIOS menu. Simply download and save a new BIOS file to a USB drive, then press the exclusive Q-Flash Plus button and you're ready to go.
Solid Pin Power Connectors
It features ATX 24-pin and ATX 12V power connectors with solid pins to provide stable power supply during CPU overclocking.
Larger contact area for electricity
More metal quantity to maintain higher power and generated heat
Extremely durable and longer lifespan
Software
Bios
New user interface, all new EASY MODE displays important hardware information on one page, such as CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites, add frequently used items to the favorites menu for quick access.
Storage information, display all kinds of storage information, including SATA, PCIE, and M.2 interface.
Change log, record all changes before saving and exiting the bios. Quickly review the overall modification of settings.
Intuitive load line curve, clearly display each load line calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
APP Center
The Gigabyte APP Center is a useful portal for all Gigabyte MB utilities and drivers, allowing you to select any utility you want to install from the APP Center and stay updated with the latest version of utilities and drivers.
EasyTune
Gigabyte's EasyTune is a simple and user-friendly interface that allows users to adjust their system settings or tweak system and memory timings and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an extra performance boost when you need it most.
@Bios
The @Bios application from Gigabyte allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and elegant graphical user interface.
@Bios can automatically download the latest version from Gigabyte's servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer.
It also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS, and create backups of your BIOS.
System Information Viewer
The Gigabyte System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your system's current status. Monitor elements such as clock speeds and the processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures are too high, or log your system's behavior.
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It does what it needs to do, I was initially thinking of something more expensive, but in the end, I'm glad I ended up with this one. My gaming machine became flawless.
The Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite is a top-notch micro ATX motherboard that combines affordability, reliability, and advanced features. Designed for AMD Ryzen 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation processors, it is ideal for those looking to build a powerful and versatile system without sacrificing quality.
Pros:
• PCIe 4.0 Support: Equipped with advanced PCIe 4.0 technology, it offers fast performance for modern NVMe SSDs and graphics cards, making it ideal for gaming and demanding applications.
• Robust VRM Power Delivery: With a 5+3 phase digital power system, it ensures stability and high performance, even with overclocked processors.
• Dual M.2 Slots: Provides two M.2 slots for fast NVMe SSD storage, speeding up game and application loading times.
• DDR4 RAM Support: Compatible with DDR4 RAM up to 128GB and speeds up to 4733 MHz (OC), offering excellent performance for gaming and multitasking.
• Durable Construction: With advanced heatsinks and Ultra Durable protection, the motherboard withstands the rigors of everyday use and gaming sessions.
• Multiple Connections: Features USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN for fast networking and connectivity.
Why Choose It?
The Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite offers an excellent balance between features and price, making it ideal for gamers, content creators, and PC builders who desire a small yet powerful build. It is a motherboard that stands out for its performance, durability, and flexibility, providing top value for your money.
If you want a reliable foundation for your system, the B550M Aorus Elite is an excellent choice!
Simply the motherboard is perfect! It is value for money for me! Personally, I wanted to connect my ARGB fans and it has left me speechless! It really is worth it completely!!
This particular motherboard is, in a few words, the Gigabyte DS3H with a built-in IO shield and a larger VRM heatsink. The SATA cable slots are positioned in a way that if you plan on installing a large graphics card, you may lose two or three of them if it is too thick. However, it did not present any issues and accepted the Ryzen 5 5600 without a BIOS upgrade. I believe that the MSI B550M Pro-VDH is a better choice at a lower price because it comes with more fan headers, the SATA slots are oriented towards the right instead of upwards, so they won't be blocked by the graphics card, and it offers support for a case with a USB-C port
In my opinion, it is an amazing value for money, a very good choice with very good build quality. I have bought 2 of them and had no problems at all. I would definitely buy it again
Hello,
Because people usually don't write about how they solve a problem when they actually solve it, I decided to make a difference and share with future buyers an experience they may have with this specific motherboard and help them. I had no idea about PC hardware until a few months ago, so forgive me for any small mistakes, the point is the essence.
I successfully built my first desktop (so far at least). The rest of the components are:
1) AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with Radeon Graphics 3.90 GHz
2) G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 RAM with 2 Modules (2x8GB) and Speed 3600 for Desktop
3) Kingston NV2 SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe PCI Express 4.0
4) I did not install any other graphics card besides the CPU.
5) This is the motherboard.
I made a mistake and placed the RAM modules in slots 1 and 3. I entered the BIOS (with delete) and activated XMP to fully utilize the RAM's potential. Along the way, I realized that my RAM was running at 2133MHz and started researching it.
That's when I first realized my mistake with the slots. I shut down the PC and the power supply and changed the position of the modules, placing them in slots 2 and 4 to take advantage of dual channel. I entered the BIOS and reactivated XMP.
When I exited the BIOS, a new problem arose and the PC wouldn't boot. My RGB mouse didn't display its RGB, the screen didn't receive data, while the fans were working fine. Try searching the internet with the appropriate keywords and you will see that everyone writes their long and short stories on well-known forums, even that the components are NOT compatible (mobo with RAM). At this point, seeing so many sites mentioning the same problem and no one giving a normal answer, I was disappointed and said, "What did I expect, I went and got involved with the crazy people who build their own desktops." After some research and videos (this motherboard is popular and fortunately, you will find many helpful videos to solve your problems), I realized that I needed to boot the PC first. I took a screwdriver and touched the two pins on the mobo's CMOS to reset the BIOS settings. That worked and the PC booted. I started testing to see if there was an issue with any slot on the mobo or any RAM module. The PC continued to not boot with XMP enabled.
Until a guy with a Mississippi State accent solved all my problems, I'm providing the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENiLBW2wt48&ab_channel=DavesTechway
I entered the BIOS again, put aside my stubbornness, didn't touch XMP again, and manually activated the 3600MHz and it worked! I am running at 3600MHz, I had never experienced such a thing before. Images open in a fraction of a second, everything opens quickly.
I tested the stability with IntelBurnTest (I have a photo) with memory stress set to very high and everything seems to be working fine so far.
It was installed with a 5700G, gskill 3600, p3 crucial, and a 550W psu. No bios update was needed to recognize the cpu. The memory entered at 3600 with xmp and everything is generally fine. I liked the fun control and rgb fusion. My complaint is that it has one hdmi port and one dvi, I would have liked the dvi to be something more modern and it could have had a heatsink for the m2.
Unacceptable that the SATA3 ports are facing upwards. If you have a thicker card than mine, like the XFX RX6600XT, the SATA3 cables will break, especially the USB 3 cable. It doesn't work properly, it gives me errors. For me, it's a big downside that there are only two fan slots. Otherwise, good temperatures. The 5600X reaches 70 to 75 degrees with a stock cooler. I wouldn't buy it again for the aforementioned reasons. I have an MSI RX5600XT and I can't connect it without removing the SATA3 cable that is below, as shown in the photo!
Purchase based on reviews, I am very satisfied with what it offers. Be careful with the RAM memory, above 3200 (I installed 3600) there is a problem, it requires overclocking and BIOS upgrade because XMP doesn't work, every time I activated it, it blocked the motherboard. In communication I had with the store where I received it, they told me about the BIOS upgrade. The motherboard specifications mention 3600 o.c RAM, which I didn't notice. Currently, I have Gskill 16GB and they work at 2130MHz. I will change them for 3200. I didn't upgrade the BIOS because I'm afraid to mess with it. The power in my area is not stable. The installation and connection of the motherboard did not give me any trouble. I think it's a good motherboard and everything worked immediately. It was my first time assembling it myself, I installed the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.
The motherboard is really a beast, worth its money. If you want to get it, get it without hesitation. Very powerful. My AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor runs as smoothly as possible on this motherboard.
Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite is ideal for mid-high level computers! I have purchased this B550M Aorus Elite about 10 times. No issues with any B550M Aorus Elite. It would be much better if this motherboard was sold at a slightly cheaper price. However, it still performs better than other motherboards of the same price.
Very good motherboard. I used it in my first PC build and it has been working flawlessly so far. I mainly use it for gaming. The BIOS is quite good and it has a nice appearance. XMP for RAM worked easily and quickly. It is essentially the same as the Gigabyte B550M DS3H but the Aorus has a better heat sink and looks better. The price is relatively high (as with most motherboards lately). I paired it with a Ryzen 5600G, 16GB Ripjaws V, WD SN570, and the Arctic A35. I haven't installed a GPU yet because I'm doing my work with the integrated graphics. Overall, a very good purchase.
Indeed, it has been working flawlessly so far. All the buttons are easily and securely attached. My only issue was installing the Be Quiet Pure Rock 2 cooler, which required removing the rear fan from the case as it was interfering with the cooler.
I hooked up a 6650xt and a 5600 Ryzen. Read everything straight away, read the new SSD immediately and it didn't bother me at all. Only had a little trouble placing it because the fans were stuck, but that's purely my issue I suppose. No complaints, I hope it proves worthy over time.
After 11 months, the ethernet adapter stopped working and I don't have internet. Very disappointing for such a company, it has never happened to me before.
A Ryzen 5 5600 and Sapphire RX 6600 with 16GB of Kingston Fury RAM were installed on it without any issues. It recognized everything immediately, including the memory. For the price and as a budget PC, it's okay. Personally, I don't mind that it's micro ATX, although it was a bit difficult to fit into the case. The only negative thing I found was that it only has one USB 9-pin port. In my case, this meant I had to leave out one USB from the front panel of the case. Even cheaper motherboards have two ports, so I would have liked to see two here. On the positive side, there are two 5V and 12V ports for anyone who wants full RGB. It's not worth more than 100€, but it's a reasonable purchase at up to 90€.
I generally prefer microATX, I don't mind that it's not full size, although there is also the same motherboard in full size for those who want it. I also generally prefer Gigabyte, but this is my first time with an Aorus product, and once again it does not disappoint. The BIOS is very user-friendly, even someone who doesn't know much will be able to do the basics, such as enabling XMP. The process of updating the BIOS is also very easy.
One positive aspect is the one PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot, where I plugged in an AMD card that supports it. Also positive are the four RAM slots, in case a user wants extra GB of memory. Additionally, it has TWO M.2 SSD slots, while most motherboards in the same category have only one.
It works perfectly and without any problems with a Ryzen 5 3600 and two G.Skill 3200MHz DIMMs. Finally, it is much more aesthetically pleasing, both in the front and with the beautiful pre-installed black I/O shield, compared to a standard motherboard at this price point.
I don't have anything negative to say, I recommend it for mid-tier systems like mine.
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