The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi DDR5 Motherboard supports 5th Gen AMD Processors and AM5 CPU sockets, features up to 2 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0 compatible expansion slot, 2 x M.2 slots, 2 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 8 x rear USB ports, 5 x front panel USB header ports, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD ALC4080 audio codec and a mini-ITX motherboard form factor.
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Features
ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi
AMD B650 mini-ITX motherboard with 10+2+1 power stages, DDR5 support, PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD support, one PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslot, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector, Onboard WiFi 6E, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
Don’t be fooled by its flyweight frame; the Strix B650E-I packs walloping performance! With a jacked VRM and pumped with both DDR and PCIe 5, it’s a perfect partner for Ryzen 7000, particularly in stealthy SFF builds.
- AMD Socket AM5: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series desktop processors
- Robust Power Solution: 10+2+1 power stages with an 8-pin ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimised VRM Thermals: Thick heatsinks bolster a quiet cooling system that is bonded to the power stages with high conductivity thermal pads
- Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot cooled by a large heatsink to maximise performance and an additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for more storage
- Abundant Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port and seven additional USB ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, and HDMI® 2.1
- High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation to simplify setup and improve performance
- Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
- Unmatched Personalisation: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and one addressable Gen 2 header
- DIY Friendly Design: 2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O shield and BIOS FlashBack™ button, and FlexKey button
- Intuitive Software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS dashboard, Armoury Crate to manage all ASUS devices from one place, and bundled 60-day AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription
- 10 + 2 + 1 power solution rated for up to 70A per stage
- Dynamic clocking to simultaneously maximise Ryzen gaming and compute performance
- Both the x16 slot and an on-board M.2 slot are PCIe Gen 5-ready
- 6400 MT/s+, AMD EXPO, DRAM IC profiles, and AEMP
- Faster-than-Gigabit WiFi that unlocks access to the low-interference 6 GHz band
- Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS resets and updates
DIY-Friendly Features
M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
BIOS FlashBack™ Button
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.
FlexKey Button
At its default, FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily reassigned to quickly activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.
Q-LED
Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.
Specifications
Performance
- 8-Pin ProCool Power Connector
- AMD AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (x16)
- 10 + 2 + 1 Power Stages
- DDR5 6400+ (OC)
2 x DIMM
Dual Channel
- 2 x M.2 Slots
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
Cooling
- VRM Cooling Array
- M.2 with Backplate and Chipset Heatsinks
- AIO Pump Header
- 4-pin PWM Chassis Fan Header
Gaming Immersion
- SupremeFX ALC4080 Codec + Savitech SV3H712 AMP
Impedance sense
120 dB SNR stereo playback output
113 dB SNR recording input
SupremeFX shielding
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer +
- Sonic Suite Companion
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS® Sound Unbound™
- 3-Pin Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
- 4-Pin Aura RGB Header
Connectivity
- 1 x HDMI® Port
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® with DisplayPort Alt Mode)
- Intel® 2.5G Ethernet Port
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port (USB Type-C®)
- Wi-Fi 6E
- BIOS FlashBack™ Button
- FlexKey button
- Optical S/PDIF OUT
- 3 x LED-Illuminated Audio Jacks
- 1x USB 2.0 Header Supports Additional 2x USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x SATA 6GB/S
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2
- USB Type-C® Front Panel Connector
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
All-Round Performance
To keep up with the big boys, the ROG Strix B650E-I comes stacked with a beefy power solution and a quiet thermal array, giving it a nice share of headroom to push for faster frequencies. But the speed doesn’t stop there: memory, graphics cards, and storage can all be cranked to the max thanks to DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.
PCIe 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B650E-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth for the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available. The x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket. The onboard M.2 slot is also geared for PCIe 5.0, allowing for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds, while the other slot delivers still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers over its PCIe 4.0 interface.
Overclocking
Dynamic OC Switcher
Lightly-threaded tasks get fantastic uplift using AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), but all-core frequencies can be pushed higher via traditional overclocking. The Dynamic OC Switcher automatically engages PBO or your preferred settings based on the CPU current or temperature, giving you the best of both worlds. Core Flex and PBO Enhancement can also be deployed to work in tandem with the Dynamic OC Switcher and further bolster performance.
Example
If a user sets thresholds for current and temperature as shown, once CPU current exceeds 35A, the manual overclock engages until the temperature reaches 80°. At all other times, Precision Boost Overdrive will be used.
Core Flex
Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control current, power, and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can let your system run unrestricted during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce power consumption as temperature increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate parameters independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
Example: EDC
- By managing the Electrical Design Current (EDC) in tandem with the total current, this CPU can gain extra performance for short, demanding bursts.
- During lightly-threaded workloads, below 35A, the Level 1 EDC is set to a low value, in this case 60.
- As more cores are needed, the EDC is set to 120, which was found by this user to be a sweet spot for performance.
- Once the CPU passes 70A, it is in multi-threaded territory, where it was found that a high EDC of 250 gave optimal performance.
Example: PPT
- To keep CPU temps under a specific threshold, this user sets constraints for the Package Power Target (PPT). Specifically, the short-term value (“Fast”) is used.
- Until the CPU reaches 70°, it can run at full performance, so 350W is set to give plenty of overhead.
- When the temperature is above 70°, the power limit is reduced to 220W, to let the CPU cool down.
- If the system continues getting hotter under sustained load, then at the threshold of 85° the PPT reduces further to 165W.
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.
Power Design
Power Architecture
10 + 2 + 1 power stages rated to handle up to 70A each deliver ample current in order to drive Ryzen 7000 through any workload with ease.
Alloy Chokes and Durable Capacitors
Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
Ten-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.
Memory
DDR5 Strength
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the ROG Strix B650E-I is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.
AEMP
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimised profiles with higher frequency and tighter timings that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.
Cooling
VRM
VRM Cooling Array
Substantial heatsinks cover the power solution, bolstered by a quiet thermal system that intakes from the core and outputs heat upwards through a ventilated top, so the VRM stays cool even in air-restricted systems.
High-Conductivity Thermal Pads
High-quality thermal pads are utilised between power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.
M.2
M.2 Heatsinks
A large heatsink covers the NVME SSD slot to help keep your drive optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
CPU
CPU Fan Headers
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.
AIO Pump Fan Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
Chassis
4-Pin Fan Headers
The chassis fan header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Leading Connectivity
Despite its tiny desktop footprint, the Strix B650E-I stands tall in the connectivity department, with beyond-Gigabit tethered and wireless networking options, and gigantic audio quality via the enhanced SupremeFX solution.
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E
Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments.
*WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi.
Wi-Fi 6E Antenna
The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 24, 5 and 6 GHz bands.
Magnetic Base
A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.
Adjustable Design
Four-way positioning enables better signal reception.
Intel 2.5G Ethernet
Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.
Audio
SupremeFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650E-I 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.
Audio Line Shielding
A specially-designed circuit separation reduces electromagnetic interference from the motherboard and attached devices for cleaner audio.
Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier
The integrated Savitech amplifier greatly improves THD+N performance from 72 dB to 83 dB to deliver pristine audio quality.
Premium Audio Capacitors
High-quality components produce a warmer, more natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Play in Style
The understated black shrouds and PCB of the Strix B650-I make it a solid foundation for nearly any rig, especially when coordinated with the vast range of offerings in the ROG ecosystem.
ID Design
Undeniably ROG Strix
The mesh-like texture on the VRM cooling array and the unidirectional brush lines may seem minimalist by Strix standards, but the B650E-I is far from modest, proudly displaying a metallic ROG eye on the I/O shroud and subtle pink accents for a simple, unique flavour.
Compatibility
Cooler Compatibility
The ROG Strix B650E-I bears the same mounting hole alignment as AM4 platforms, so it is backward compatible with many existing coolers, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.
ROG Ryujin Series
- ROG Ryujin II 360 ARGB EVA
- ROG Ryujin II 360 ARGB
- ROG Ryujin II 360
- ROG Ryujin II 240 ARGB
- ROG Ryujin II 240
- ROG Ryujin 360
- ROG Ryujin 240
ROG Ryuo Series
- ROG Ryuo 240
- ROG Ryuo 120
- ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB
- ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB
- ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB WHITE EDITION
- ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB WHITE EDITION
ROG Strix LC Series
- ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB
- ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB WHITE EDITION
- ROG Strix LC II 360
- ROG Strix LC II 280 ARGB
- ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB
- ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB WHITE EDITION
- ROG Strix LC II 240
- ROG Strix LC II 120 ARGB
- ROG Strix LC 360 RGB
- ROG Strix LC 360 RGB White Edition
- ROG Strix LC 360
- ROG Strix LC 240 RGB
- ROG Strix LC 240 RGB White Edition
- ROG Strix LC 240
- ROG Strix LC 120
TUF Gaming LC Series
- TUF Gaming LC 240 ARGB
- TUF Gaming LC 240 RGB
- TUF Gaming LC 120 ARGB
- TUF Gaming LC 120 RGB
* Owners of existing ROG AIO coolers can request an LGA 1700 mounting kit via their store of purchase or customer support.
** TUF Gaming AIO mounting kits are directly compatible with AM5 platforms, so no mounting kit request is necessary.
Ecosystem
The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits
Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control, and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.
Software Utilities
Customise your rig through a suite of intuitive software and firmware utilities that let you maximise performance and tweak your experience to your liking.
Intelligent Control
Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.
AI Networking
GameFirst VI optimises networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.
Optimisation
UEFI BIOS
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.
Advanced Mode
When you’re ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.
My Favourites
Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favourites list.
EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.
S.M.A.R.T.
Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.
GPU Post
Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.
Last Modified Log
Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
Q-Fan Control
Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.
Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.
EZ Mode
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.
Intuitive Graphical Fan Controls
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
Storage Information
View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
Clock Adjustment
Click on the settings icon to quickly change time and date settings.
AI Suite 3
The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune your system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via simple and intuitive interfaces.
TPU Insight
The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.
Digital Power Control
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.
Turbo Core App
Modern processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritising computing power where it's needed most.
Advanced Audio
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
Sonic Studio Link
Easily apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback device.
Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream the compiled mix.
App-Specific Profiles
Apply customised audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.
*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process audio that's true to life.
DTS Sound Unbound
ROG Strix B650E motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location of every gunshot, footstep, and other sounds. (DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with game publishers for supported titles.)
Stereo Sound
Discrete left and right audio channels enable headphone or two-speaker setups.
Surround Sound
Audio is split and served over multiple speaker channels – e.g., 5.1 or 7.1 – to create an enveloping experience on a single, logical plane.
Spatial Sound
A virtual 360-degree soundscape immerses you in a realistic sonic experience.
AIDA64
The ROG Strix B650E-I 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 (Support available for ROG Ryujin II and later models.).
- ROG X AIDA64 Extreme
- Hardware Monitor Display
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralised 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 customise RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronise 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.
You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software and user manuals, register products, and tap into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.
*Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.
- Aura Sync
- Devices
- Tools
- Fan Controls
- Gaming News Highlights
- Asus Account Management
This Changes Everything
From this New Platform, You Can See the Future
Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processor and ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi to experience advanced performance. With up to 16 “Zen 4” cores and 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz, and 80MB cache, the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series keeps you ahead of the game. (Max boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-150)
You’ll also gain access to new features for gamers with AMD Socket AM5, from the speed of DDR5 memory to the increased bandwidth of PCIe® 5.0. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalise your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO™ technology. (Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106)
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