Elevate your build with the ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi. Featuring a sleek white PCB and support for AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors; this motherboard delivers the power and connectivity needed for advanced AI applications. With DDR5 support; full PCIe 5.0 capabilities; USB 20Gbps port; and WiFi 7; it's the ultimate blend of style and performance.
Asus AI Intelligence
Asus AI Advisor: Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions; ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.
AI Networking II: AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance; provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity; and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.
Performance
Overclocking - PBO Enhancement: AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters; AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.
Memory - DDR5 Domination: The Strix B850-A is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support.
Memory - AEMP: ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.
Power Solution - Alloy Chokes And Durable Capacitors: Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures; enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
Power Solution: The VRM features 14+ 2+ 2 power stages; each rated to handle 80 amps.
Power Solution - Eight-Layer PCB: A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.
Cooling - M.2 Backplate: An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance; even when airflow is restricted.
Cooling - M.2 Heatsinks: Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
Cooling - VRM Heatsink Array: Two VRM heatsinks; one expanding underneath the I/O shroud; provide ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors.
Cooling - High-conductivity Thermal Pads: High-quality thermal pads are utilized between power stages and heatsinks; helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.
Cooling - CPU Fan Headers: A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.
Cooling - AIO Pump Fan Header: A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
Cooling - 4-Pin Fan Headers: The Strix B850-A features four chassis fan headers; each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Leading Connectivity
WiFi 7: The revolutionary WiFi 7 is faster than standard WiFi 6; thanks to tech like 160 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency; unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming; streaming and industrial IoT.
WiFi 7 - ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna: Dual transceivers support the 2.4; 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput; with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.
WiFi 7 - Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet: Onboard Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost; with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers; low-latency gaming; and high-res video streaming.
PCIE 5.0: Fully embracing the new standard; the Strix B850-A offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support. The topmost x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready; and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One of the onboard M.2 slots is geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface; while all the rest can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.
USB Ports - USB 20Gbps Port: A USB 20Gbps Type-C port offers speedy data transfers up to USB 20Gbps.
Gaming Audio - Dolby Atmos: ROG and Dolby have partnered to bring superior gaming audio quality to users. Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels; which enables immersive three-dimensional audio to be perceived from above; below and around the listener.
Gaming Audio - SupremeFX: ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B850-A implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.
Gaming Audio - Audio Line Shielding: A specially designed circuit separation reduces electromagnetic interference from the motherboard and attached devices for cleaner audio.
Gaming Audio - Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier: The integrated Hi-Fi Savitech amplifier holds up its end of the signal path with imperceptible levels of distortion at -90dB THD+N and a signal-to-noise ratio of 110dB for extremely clean output.
Gaming Audio - ALC4080 Codec: Instead of the conventional high definition audio (HDA) interface; the ALC4080 codec uses a USB interface to deliver studio-level sound reaching up to 32-bit 384 kHz audio resolution.
Gaming Audio - Audio Cover: A metal cover protects against electromagnetic interference; preserving the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best sound quality.
Gaming Audio - Premium Audio Capacitors: High-quality components produce a warmer; more natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
EZ PC DIY
PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim: With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim; simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.
M.2 Q-Release: The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch to quickly remove it; eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface; helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.
M.2 Q-Slide: This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242; 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.
New M.2 Q-Latch: The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press.
Q-Antenna: With Q-Antenna; attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in; they just snap into place. Less hassle; and more consistent performance.
Q-LED: The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components - CPU; RAM; graphics card; storage devices - are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard; and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed - even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.
Clear CMOS & BIOS Flashback: The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. BIOS FlashBack is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick; plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port; and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
BIOS
Bios Q-Dashboard: Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now; and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.
UEFI BIOS FULL HD: The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure; tweak; and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY; as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Software Utilities
Turbov Core: Intuitive overclocking within Windows. No BIOS interface; no reboots. Simple and swift performance tuning at your fingertips.
ASUS GlideX: ASUS GlideX is a cross-device; cross-platform screen-sharing; screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs; tablets; and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring; screen extension; unified control with one keyboard and mouse; easy file transfers; and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows; macOS; Android; and iOS.
HWiNFO: HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices; and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.
ASUS DriverHub: ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default; it supports ASUS motherboards; and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally; ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks; making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
AIDA64 Extreme: The ROG Strix B850-A includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription; a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software; as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time; allowing voltage readings; fan speeds; and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers
Armoury Crate: Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products; making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface; Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition; Armoury Crate's Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans; water pumps; and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.
Personalization
Undeniably ROG Strix: The ROG Strix B850-A stands out with its striking white PCB; offering a fresh and modern aesthetic that seamlessly complements almost any system build. The matching metallic heatsinks enhance its clean; crisp look; while subtle RGB lighting on the I/O shroud allows you to either maintain a sleek; understated appearance or showcase a bold; luminous design.
Outshine The Competition: ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology; enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards; monitors; keyboards; and mice to give your setup a unified look.
Cooler Compatibility: ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance; high overclocking potential; bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for B850 motherboards; empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.
The Rog Strix Ecosystem Awaits: Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complimentary aesthetics; control; and compatibility across AIO coolers; cases; peripherals; and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.
Build For The Most Advanced PC For Gaming And Creating
When only the fastest will do; a Strix B850 motherboard delivers. With USB 20Gbps onboard along with robust overclocking capabilities; featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support; AMD EXPO technology and PCIe 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe; you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD 800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen 9000; 8000; and 7000 Series processors.
Product Features:
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs - Designed for the future of AI computing; with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- AMD AM5 Socket - Ready for AMD Ryzen 9000; 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors?
- Intelligent Control - ASUS AI Advisor; AI Networking II and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance?
- Robust Power Solution - 14+2+2 power solution rated for 80A per stage with an 8+8-pin ProCool power connector; high-quality alloy chokes; and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized Thermal Design - Massive heatsinks bridged to the VRMs with high-conductivity thermal pads and an integrated I/O cover?
- Latest M.2 Support - One onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots; all with substantial cooling solutions?
- Abundant Connectivity - USB 20Gbps Type-C; USB 10Gbps Type-C; USB 10Gbps Type-C front-panel connector; six additional USB 5Gbps ports; PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots; HDMI port?and DisplayPort port
- High-Performance Networking - On-board WiFi 7 (802.11be) with Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- DIY Friendly Design - PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim; M.2 Q-Latch; M.2 Q-Release; M.2 Q-Slide; Q-Antenna; Q-Dashboard; Q-LED; BIOS FlashBack button; Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield?
- Immersive Audio - ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier; along with Dolby Atmos
- Unmatched Personalization - ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting; including three addressable Gen 2 headers
- Renowned Software - ASUS DriverHub; TurboV Core; ASUS GlideX; HWiNFO; Norton 360 for Gamers (60-day free trial); bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD B850 Chipset
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM slots; max. 256GB; 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)
- Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications
- 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)
- 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
- 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; ASUS LANGuard
- Wireless and 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 connectors
- 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
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Form Factor: ATX Form Factor - 12 x 9.6 in. ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
