ASUS ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WiFi AMD AM4 (Zen 3/3rd Gen Ryzen) ATX Gaming

Description

NOTE: This motherboard is brand new and never used.
It DOES NOT include the Asus Hyper m.2 16x gen4 card that normally is included
. Please only buy this product if you are not looking for that card to be included
ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI
AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 ATX Gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 16 power stages, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), two onboard M.2 slots, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB lighting
AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Best gaming connectivity: PCIe 4.0-ready, two onboard M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output
Robust power solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
Comprehensive cooling: Actively cooled VRM heatsinks with Lshaped heatpipe and integrated aluminum I/O cover, plus dedicated M.2 heatsinks
Superfast networking: Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intuitive software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code and FlexKey
Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI features two onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the latest AMD Ryzen processors. Both M.2 slots support up to the type 22110 socket and NVM Express RAID for a performance boost.
Cooler by Design
ROG Strix B550 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
CPU Dan Header
AIO Pump Fan Header
M.2 Heatsink
4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header
power Design
Digital power control and an array of power stages ensure ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI has the muscle to control the latest AMD processors.
Teamed power stages
6-layer PCB
Alloy choke & capacitor
PROCOOL power connector
Memory
DDR4 OC 5100 MHz ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk to enhance memory stability and compatibility, giving memory kits higher frequency margins
Networking
WiFi 6 (802.11 ax)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity, and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, lag-free gaming, and high-res video streaming.
AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.
Undeniably ROG STRIX
ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI embodies the ROG spirit with eyecatching aesthetics. Parallel strakes cutting across the upper-left to the bottom-right of the board add a ferocious look, while embedded Aura RGB LEDs illuminate the aluminum I/O shroud and Strix logo. The LEDs can be synced with other Aura-compatible hardware for a unified look. These new design features move ROG Strix boldly into the future, while clearly reflecting the series' gaming roots.
Pre-mounted I/O shield
The I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes premounted to make it easy to install on the motherboard.
BIOS FlashBack
Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive and simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU isn't present.