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ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi - AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard AMD B850 ATX motherboard for Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Features 14+2+1 phase 80A VRM, PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, PCIe 5.0 M.2, 3 M.2 slots total, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.5GbE LAN, DDR5 up to 8000 MHz (EXPO/AEMP), USB 20Gbps Type-C rear, Thunderbolt header, BIOS FlashBack, PCIe Q-Release, and M.2 Q-Latch. ▼ Product Description Core Benefits AMD B850 chipset for Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series (AM5 socket) 14(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) phase digital VRM for high-core-count CPU support 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot + 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 slot 1× PCIe 5.0 M.2 (up to 2280) + 2× PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots 4× DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 192GB, DDR5 8000 MHz (EXPO/AEMP) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN USB 20Gbps Type-C rear port + USB 10Gbps Type-C front header Key Features BIOS FlashBack — update BIOS without CPU, RAM, or GPU PCIe Q-Release — one-tap GPU removal lever M.2 Q-Latch — tool-free M.2 SSD installation Q-LED troubleshooting lights (CPU, RAM, GPU, storage) Q-Antenna — snap-fit Wi-Fi antenna connectors Thunderbolt (USB4) header support Pre-mounted I/O shield Realtek ALC1220P audio (120dB SNR) + DTS Audio Processing ASUS Aura Sync RGB + ARGB headers ASUS AI Advisor, DriverHub, GlideX, Armoury Crate software Ideal Applications Gaming: PCIe 5.0 GPU slot, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE for competitive and online gaming Content Creation: PCIe 5.0 M.2 + 2× PCIe 4.0 M.2 + 4× SATA for fast, expansive storage Overclocking: DDR5 up to 8000 MHz, EXPO/AEMP, 14+2+1 phase 80A VRM AI PC: Thunderbolt header, USB 20Gbps, platform ready for advanced AI applications ▼ Technical Specifications CPU & Chipset Socket AMD AM5 Supported CPUs AMD Ryzen 7000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 8000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series Chipset AMD B850 Form Factor ATX (305 × 244 mm) Colour Black Power Delivery VRM Design 14(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) Phase Digital VRM Power Connectors 1× 24-pin ATX2× 8-pin EPS (CPU) Memory Memory Type DDR5 (Dual Channel) Memory Slots 4× DDR5 DIMM Max Capacity 192 GB Max Speed 8000 MHz (OC) ECC Support ECC and Non-ECC Unbuffered Profiles AMD EXPO, Intel XMP, ASUS AEMP Expansion Slots PCIe x16 Slot 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU, Q-Release) PCIe x16 Slot 2 PCIe 4.0 x16 (runs at x4) PCIe x1 Slots 2× PCIe 4.0 x1 Storage M.2 Slot 1 PCIe 5.0, up to 2280 (Q-Latch) M.2 Slot 2 PCIe 4.0, up to 22110 M.2 Slot 3 PCIe 4.0, up to 2280 SATA 4× SATA III (6Gb/s) RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (NVMe and SATA) Total Drives Up to 7 storage devices Networking Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4 Antenna 2× Q-Antenna (snap-fit) Rear I/O USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C 1× (20Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 3× (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 4× (5Gbps) USB 2.0 2× Display 1× HDMI 2.11× DisplayPort 1.4 LAN 1× RJ-45 (2.5GbE) Audio 1× Headphone out1× Line-in1× Mic-in Wi-Fi Antenna 2× SMA (Q-Antenna) Internal Headers USB (Internal) 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps)1× USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)2× USB 2.0 headers Thunderbolt 1× Thunderbolt (USB4) header Fan Headers 2× CPU fan4× Chassis fan1× Water pump RGB Headers 3× ARGB (addressable)(Aura Sync compatible) EPS Power 2× 8-pin EPS Other 1× Chassis intrusion1× COM portClear CMOS button Audio Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220P Channels 7.1 CH SNR 120dB (line out) / 113dB (line in) Features DTS Audio ProcessingImpedance-sensing headphone circuit BIOS & Software BIOS 256Mbit UEFI AMI Features BIOS FlashBackAI OverclockingQ-LED diagnosticsClear CMOS button Software ASUS AI AdvisorASUS DriverHubASUS GlideXArmoury Crate (Aura Sync RGB)DTS Audio Processing OS Support Windows 11 Physical Dimensions (W×D) 305 × 244 mm Weight 1.32 kg ▼ What's Included ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi Motherboard Pre-mounted I/O shield SATA cables Wi-Fi antenna (Q-Antenna, snap-fit) M.2 screws / Q-Latch hardware Quick installation guide ▼ Why Choose This Product AMD B850 — PCIe 5.0 for GPU and M.2 The B850 chipset brings PCIe 5.0 to both the primary GPU slot and the first M.2 slot, delivering double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for both your graphics card and NVMe SSD. This makes the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi a genuinely future-proof platform for current and next-generation components. 14+2+1 Phase 80A VRM Each power stage is rated for up to 80A, providing the clean, stable power delivery needed for high-core-count Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series processors under sustained gaming and workstation loads. This VRM configuration ensures optimal performance, efficiency, and stability even when overclocking. DDR5 Up to 8000 MHz — EXPO, XMP & AEMP Support for DDR5 up to 8000 MHz with AMD EXPO, Intel XMP, and ASUS’s exclusive AEMP (Enhanced Memory Profile) gives you maximum flexibility for memory overclocking. AEMP automatically detects your memory chips and presents optimized frequency, timing, and voltage profiles for one-click application. Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE — Ultrafast Networking Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) delivers the latest in wireless performance with stable connections and low latency. Combined with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet — 2.5× faster than standard 1GbE — the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi provides the networking bandwidth needed for smooth online gaming and fast local transfers. BIOS FlashBack — Update Without CPU or RAM BIOS FlashBack allows you to update the BIOS using only a FAT32 USB drive and the board’s power connectors — no CPU, memory, or GPU required. Essential for preparing the board for a new CPU generation before the processor arrives. PCIe Q-Release + M.2 Q-Latch The PCIe Q-Release lever unlocks the primary x16 slot’s security latch with a single tap, making GPU removal effortless without reaching awkwardly into the case. M.2 Q-Latch provides tool-free M.2 SSD installation and removal — no screwdriver needed. USB 20Gbps Type-C + Thunderbolt Header A USB 20Gbps Type-C port on the rear I/O delivers blazing-fast external storage and device transfer speeds. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header adds support for Thunderbolt peripherals via a compatible add-in card, providing the connectivity demanded by advanced AI PC applications and professional peripherals. Realtek ALC1220P Audio — 120dB SNR The Realtek ALC1220P audio codec delivers an exceptional 120dB signal-to-noise ratio on the stereo line out, providing pristine audio quality for gaming headsets and speakers. DTS Audio Processing enhances the experience further with deeper bass and reduced distortion, while the impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain for your headphones.