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Aorusno backlight
Towards:gaming
Form Factor:micro-ATX
Socket:AM4
Chipset:AMD B550
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR4 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:4733 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Power connector:24-pin
Processor power:8-pin

Compact and fully functional microATX gaming motherboard based on the AMD B550 chipset of 2020. Equipped with an AMD AM4 processor socket, it is positioned as a mid-price model. This is one of the most affordable boards of its kind from the popular Gigabyte AORUS family of gaming and overclocking products. This model is suitable for use in compact gaming and overclocking systems.

Compatible with 4/6/8/12/16-core AMD Ryzen 3000 (Matisse/Matisse Refresh, 7 nm) and hybrid Ryzen 4000 (Renoir, 7 nm) processors. Unlike previous generation models (on the B450 chipset), there is full support for PCIe Gen 4.0, which allows you to double the texture loading speed into progressive models of new graphics cards and accelerate data exchange with high-performance NVMe SSD-drives.

The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE motherboard is equipped with an 8-phase power subsystem, whose durability is quite sufficient for flawlessly stable operation of the system during prolonged multi-threaded gaming or computational loads. Thanks to the 4 DIMM slots for DDR4 modules, an impressive maximum total RAM capacity (up to 128 GB) is supported, which is more than sufficient for gaming, as well as handling any household and professional tasks.

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Specifications B550M AORUS ELITE
Main
Featuresgaming for overclocking
SocketAM4
Form factormicro-ATX
Power phases8
VRM heatsink
Size (HxW)244x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetAMD B550
BIOSAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR44 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMM
Operation mode2 channel
Max. clock frequency4733 MHz
Max. memory128 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)4
M.2 connector2
M.21xSATA/PCIe 4x, 1xSATA/PCIe 2x
M.2 version1x4.0, 1x3.0
Integrated RAID controller / RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 /
Expansion slots
1x PCIe slots1 pcs
PCIe 16x slots2 pcs
PCIe modes16x/4x
PCIe support4.0
Steel PCIe connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB-A 2.01 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps1 pcs
ARGB LED strip2
RGB LED strip2
Video outputs
DVI outputDVI-D
HDMI output
HDMI versionv2.1
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek ALC887
Sound (channels)7.1
Network interfaces
LAN (RJ-45)1 Gbps
LAN ports1
LAN controllerRealtek GbE
External connections
USB-A 2.04 pcs
USB-A 5Gbps4 pcs
PS/21
Power connectors
Main power socket24-pin
CPU power8-pin
Fan power connectors3
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Added to E-CatalogSeptember 2020
E-Catalog UK editor, Motherboards
Valerii Lenko, edited 16.07.2025
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE mATX Motherboard for AMD Socket AM4 CPUs

5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboards use a 5+3 phases pure digi... moretal PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs by offering incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability. Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 Connectors With NVMe PCIe 4.0*/3.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE Motherboards bring users to experience NVMe mode or SATA mode connectivity for M.2 SSD devices. Delivering up to 64 Gb/s data transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors design provides an ideal storage solution while also supporting in RAID modes. *Actual support may vary by CPU. Exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN High Speed Gigabit LAN with Automatic Bandwidth Allocation Realtek 8118 LAN is a high performance and friendly network chip for gaming players with automatic bandwidth allocation to ensure the highest network priority of the game or application. It can provide users the most comprehensive features and the fastest and smoothest Internet experience. HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth – twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers. Note: Only New Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors support displaying function. Smart Fan 5 With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly. RGB FUSION 2.0 With B550 Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs. RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED light strips* for their PC build. Already feature filled with colors and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 are now upgraded to improve the Addressable LED support. With external Addressable LED strips, where each LED is digitally addressable that users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations. With B550 Motherboards support the external 5V Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come. * The external RGB LED strips and Addressable LED strips are not included with Motherboard purchase. High-End
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE DDR4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard

RGB Fusion 2.0 Software With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for... morecustomizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience. START SULFURIZATION PROTECTION Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning. Q-Flash Plus With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you dont need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and youre good to go!
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AMD Ryzen B550 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard - Socket AM4

Upgrade your gaming rig with the Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AMD Ryzen B550 Mic
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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE Motherboard - AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, 5+3 Phases VRM, up to 4733MHz DDR4, 1xPCIe 4.0 + 1xPCIe 3.0 M.

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen 4000 G-Series/ Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors. Dual... moreChannel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs. 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs. Ultra Durable™ PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot. Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors. High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard for Ultimate Audio Quality. Realtek GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management. Rear HDMI & DVI Support. RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips. Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP. Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card. Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design. Elevate your computing experience with GIGABYTE's renowned motherboard series: AORUS, AERO, and GIGABYTE. Featuring innovative designs and advanced features, these boards offer exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or professional, our series cater to your needs, ensuring uncompromising quality and cutting-edge. Processor. Supported processor sockets. Socket AM4. Maximum number of SMP processors. 1. Compatible processor series. AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series. Processor socket. Socket AM4. Processor manufacturer. AMD. Memory. Maximum internal memory per slot. 32 GB. Unbuffered memory. Yes. Maximum internal memory. 128 GB. Supported memory clock speed (max). 4733 MHz. Supported memory clock speeds. 4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz. ECC сompatibility. ECC & Non-ECC. Memory channels. Dual-channel. Memory slots type. DIMM. Number of memory slots. 4. Supported memory types. DDR4-SDRAM. Storage controllers. RAID levels. 0, 1, 10. Number of storage drives supported. 6. Number of HDDs supported. 4. Supported storage drive interfaces. M.2, SATA III. Supported storage drive types. HDD & SSD. Graphics. DirectX version. 12.0. HDCP. Yes. Maximum resolution. 4096 x 2160 pixels. Parallel processing technology support. Not supported. Internal I/O. Number of RGB LED pin headers. 5. RGB LED pin header. Yes. Number of water pump connectors. 2. Serial port headers. 1. TPM connector. Yes. 12V power connector. Yes. Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin). 1. EPS power connector (8-pin). Yes. Number of chassis fan connectors. 2. Number of CPU fan connectors. 1. CPU fan connector. Yes. ATX Power connector (24-pin). Yes. Front panel connector. Yes. Front panel audio connector. Yes. Number of SATA III connectors. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors. 1. USB 2.0 connectors. 1. Rear panel I/O ports. Microphone in. Yes. Headphone outputs. 1. Line-in. Yes. DVI-D ports quantity. 1. HDMI version. 2.1. HDMI ports quantity. 1. PS/2 ports quantity. 1. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports. 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity. 4. USB 2.0 ports quantity. 4. Network. Wi-Fi. No. LAN controller. Realtek RTL8111H. Ethernet interface
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Gigabyte AM4 Motherboard AMD B550 Micro ATX B550M AORUS ELITE

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for budget to mid-range gaming PCs, offering compatibility with AMD AM4 processors, including the 3000 and 5000 series. It features an 8-phase power supply with a VRM heatsink, supporting overclocking and providing stability for processors with up to 12 cores. The board includes PCIe 4.0 support for enhanced speed with compatible components, although PCIe 4.0 only works with Ryzen 3000 or higher. Users appreciate its price, stability, and design, but some have noted issues with the BIOS, particularly concerning RAM overclocking and XMP profiles. The motherboard lacks integrated WiFi and cooling for M.2 SSDs, and some users experienced problems with RAM slots and BIOS updates. Despite these drawbacks, it offers decent specifications for its price, making it a viable option for those looking to build a PC under $1000, though alternatives like the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus are suggested for better performance.
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Revision 1.3 no problems during use
2 February 
Good model, reliable
Super convenient BIOS, design, compatibility with Ryzen 5000 series
No heatsink for M2, 4pin only 3 pieces
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You can take it, but it's 50/50 that there will be some hassle.
13 April 2024 
Having worked, saved money, built a new PC, and it didn't respond at all when turned on, it turned out the motherboard shorted from a single contact with an extra standoff in the case.
Decent specifications, it seems
Poor protection of power elements, no indication found on the board.
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good model, like it
14 December 2023 
In the stress test, the VRM zone heated up to 68-78 degrees. The R5600 CPU was tested, but for some reason, the third RAM slot doesn't work for me. I don’t know if it’s the processor or the motherboard. I don’t use the third slot, so it’s not critical for me. Overall, if you want to save a bit, you can opt for this one, but I might consider getting something better in the future. In general, I can recommend this board, but it's better to get the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus or something better. I'll be glad if I help someone with their choice.
Price, VRM heatsink, ARGB lighting, intuitive BIOS
There's no cooling radiator on the SSD M.2, you can connect a total of 3 fans: 2 case fans and one on the CPU. The sound isn't the best for me, lacking in bass.
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For new and old PCs

The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE motherboard supports all the necessary standards for building an advanced budget and mid-range PC. The B550 chipset, although not the latest, is perfectly compatible with processors of both the new (5000 series) and older (3000 series) generations on the AM4 socket. This is a universal solution with a budget of 25,000 UAH thanks to support for video cards and M.2 drives via the PCIe 4.0 interface, which provides a significant increase in speed compared to PCIe 3.0. The board is equipped with 8-phase power supply with a separate VRM module for voltage regulation, which makes it an excellent choice for processors with 6 to 12 cores. Components vulnerable to overheating are protected by heatsinks that provide effective cooling during prolonged use. The PCIe 16x slot for the video card is reinforced with a steel plate.

Styling options

This motherboard provides ample opportunities for styling the system unit. The presence of two backlight connectors allows you to connect an ARGB / RGB processor cooler and additional fans with lighting effects. Control and synchronization is provided by RGB FUSION 2.0 software.

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