AMD Core TUF GAMING B550M-E AMD B550 Socket AM4 micro ATX
- Depth
- 244 mm
- Wi-Fi
- N
- Width
- 244 mm
- BIOS type
- UEFI AMI
- Audio chip
- Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
- RAID levels
- 0,1,10
- Ethernet LAN
- Y
- HDMI version
- 2.1
- Intended use
- PC
Overview
DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF GAMING B550M-E distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.
ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD RyzenTM CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B550M-E is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.
Power Design
Stack Cool 3+
2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
TUF COMPONENTS
TUF CHOKES
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.
TUF CAPACITORS
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.
DIGI+ VRM
The integrated DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.
Cooler by design
1. VRM HEATSINK
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
THERMAL PAD
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
2. M.2 HEATSINK
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
3. PCH HEATSINK
Mass and surface area of the heatsink is carefully designed and balanced to maximize thermal dissipation for the latest AMD B550 chipset.
COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS
TUF Gaming B550M-E features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.
PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps)
TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds on AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series processors.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Extensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B550M-E series motherboards include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that deliver increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE–C® CONNECTOR
Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB Type-C® connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.
EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want — even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.
Build with confidence
TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.
TUF PROTECTION
SAFESLOT CORE+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.
ESD guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.
KEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORS
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.
VGA PROTECTION
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.
USB CONNECTORS
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-l
Compatibility
- Pairs with CPUs using the Socket AM4 socket.
- Physical size is Micro ATX — check your case supports this form factor.
Compatibility data is automatically generated. Always verify critical specs before purchase.
Technical Specifications
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All values come from this product’s catalog record.- Depth
- 244 mm
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Width
- 244 mm
- BIOS type
- UEFI AMI
- Audio chip
- Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
- RAID levels
- 0,1,10
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- HDMI version
- 2.1
- Intended use
- PC
- Microphone input
- Yes
- TPM connector
- Yes
- Included cables
- SATA
- Memory channels
- Dual-channel
- BIOS memory size
- 256 MB
- Drivers included
- Yes
- Socket
- Socket AM4
- CPU fan connector
- Yes
- Clear CMOS jumper
- Yes
- Headphone outputs
- 3
- Memory slots type
- DIMM
- Unbuffered memory
- Yes
- Wake-on-LAN ready
- Yes
- ECC сompatibility
- ECC
- Max resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- RGB LED pin header
- Yes
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 2
- USB connector type
- USB Type-A
- 12V power connector
- Yes
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- DisplayPort version
- 1.2
- HDMI ports
- 1
- Chipset
- AMD B550
- PS/2 ports
- 1
- DVI-D ports quantity
- 0
- S/PDIF out connector
- Yes
- Audio channels
- 7.1
- DisplayPorts quantity
- 1
- Memory slots
- 4
- CPU brand
- AMD
- Supported memory types
- DDR4-SDRAM
- USB 2.0 ports
- 2
- Ethernet interface type
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Max memory
- 128 GB
- Form factor
- Micro ATX
- Number of M.2 (M) slots
- 2
- Number of COM connectors
- 1
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Motherboard chipset family
- AMD
- VGA ports
- 1
- Compatible processor series
- AMD Ryzen 3000 Series,AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
- EPS power connector (8-pin)
- Yes
- Front panel audio connector
- Yes
- Supported CPU sockets
- Socket AM4
- ATX Power connector (24-pin)
- Yes
- Number of SATA III connectors
- 4
- Supported memory clock speeds
- 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4100,4133,4200,4266,4333,4400,4466,4600,4800
- Supported storage drive types
- HDD & SSD
- PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
- 2
- PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
- 1
- PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots
- 1
- Number of chassis fan connectors
- 2
- Number of Parallel ATA connectors
- 0
- Number of storage drives supported
- 6
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- M.2,PCI Express 3.0,SATA III
- Windows versions supported
- Windows 10 x64
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
- 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
- 0
- Parallel processing technology support
- Not supported
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- 0
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
- 0
- buildcores_verified
- 1
- buildcores_opendb_id
- e4b9f5e6-23ad-4048-9d47-d4055513e069
- buildcores_category
- Motherboard
- socket
- AM4
- form_factor
- Micro ATX
- Customs (HS) code
- 84733020
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