







Best Seller Ranking | #74 in AMD Motherboards |
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Brand | ASUS |
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Model | TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS |
CPU Socket Type | AM4 |
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CPU Type | BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Refer to ASUS website for CPU support list. |
Chipset | AMD B550 |
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Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
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Memory Standard | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors DDR4 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * Next Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Processors DDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4466(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express 4.0 x16 | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
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PCI Express 3.0 x16 | AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) |
PCI Express x1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. |
SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
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M.2 | 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) |
SATA RAID | 0/1/10 |
Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60HZ) |
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Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC S1200A High Definition Audio CODEC |
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Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8125B |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
Back I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
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Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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Other Connectors | Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header |
Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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LED Lighting | RGB |
Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.6" |
Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector |
Windows 11 | Supported |
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Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology ASUS Exclusive Software: Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - EZ update TUF GAMING CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DAEMON Tools DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Special Features: ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - Procool AURA Sync - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header BIOS: 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PXE Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit |
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Package Contents | Accessories: Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User manual |
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Date First Available | June 08, 2020 |
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Pros: The performance and featureset of this motherboard is solid given the price. It takes a Ryzen 5800X, pcie 4 performance is outstanding, it's compact, and the ASUS armory crate is truly a great app that shows how far we're coming in the department of "mobo utilities". Right from the start when you have Windows installed, the armory crate app prompts for installation and then ASUS has you covered for loading drivers & utilities. You can easily avoid any bloatware as well. They aren't "sneaky" about their partner promotion. See cons about the negative side of this motherboard, but, a pro is the ability to upgrade the BIOS without a CPU or even RAM being installed. You can flash the BIOS with a PSU connected, no RAM, no CPU, or even a HDD/SSD.
Cons: Reliability. Contrary to the branding, there wasn't much "TUF" about this motherboard's resilience to DRAM compatibility. On first powerup it wouldn't POST, giving me the yellow DRAM light. I was able to get the motherboard to POST by downloading a beta BIOS highlighting "DRAM compatibility, stability". I wasn't using off-branded DRAM either. I tried multiple RAM kits, from the new Oloy Newegg often bundles to Corsair kits ranging from 2600 to 3200 on the frequencies. Going forward, as ASUS puts out new motherboards with newer BIOS from the factory this reliability will increase. For those looking through the reviews, factor this into your decision. I could very easily recommend this board and give it a full 5 egg rating when you can expect to use common RAM kits with this motherboard. I imagine in time this will be the case, so don't rule it out on this basis alone.
Overall Review: Given the RAM compatibility issues, I can recommend this motherboard as it's simple to flash the BIOS to newer versions. You may just want to make this part of your build process. Prior to powering on the system for the first time, just flash the BIOS to a newer version and you'd be unaware of any issues. The performance is there, the value is there, and this motherboard has high quality components to it.
Pros: Reasonable price. All the features I want and more. Rock solid 24/7/365 but only with latest BIOS. And ECC RAM. Had memory faults with ECC 3200 DDR4 RAM until most recent BIOS and firmware on linux
Cons: As delivered, needed BIOS update to the early April 2021 BIOS version 2201 to avoid annoying, but not disabling nor production-losing problems with USB and ECC memory error false reports with earlier BIOS versions Flaky driver support for the 2.5 Gbit NIC on Linux. What is this 2.5 Gigabit onboard card for? Does anybody actually use 2.5 Gbit wired ethernet? If so, how, and why? Possibly some of the false memory and usb faults were caused by this rtl driver. Dunno, don't care, minor annoyance.
Overall Review: I like the price and performance. With the latest BIOS. The two, and soon to be three, AMD Ryzen 7 and 9 boxes that I use to run 24/7/365 for distributed web projects like ClimatePrediction and WCG and FAH. Never failed with this mobo, and latest BIOS. Glad I bought a third one of this model, and totally expect that later today when I finish connecting the fussy little wires in the totally black box, I have good reason to think this mobo will "just work" (why, why,why are all the mobos, and boxes and parts all trying to be invisibly non-reflective? This blackness is getting annoying to me. I now need my reading glasses and a headlight to just connect the case fans to any recent mobo I've installed . All those other header pins on this, and most other recent mobos are hard to find, hard to connect, because of the total darkness. Annoying. )
Pros: Easy to use and install, a few options for extra fans and lighting. at the time of buying it was the best option for the price. All in all great board if...
Cons: Seems I have similar issues with the ram as some of the others so no long write up here. As soon as you get it if you buy it run userbenchmark and test your ram if its not up to specs get a refund because it seems to be an ongoing issue. Hopefully ASUS release an update for this or at least can make it right for the next customer please.
Overall Review: Overall for the price its impressive. I wouldn't buy again because of the ram issue I'd find money in my budget to get a solid 570.
Pros: -Nice feeling board even has some weight to it -Heat sinks look beefy -RGB is a nice touch if your into that
Cons: -driver utility software doesn't want to install for some reason to the point were I just downloaded the drivers manually
Overall Review: Solid mobo, I upgraded from the FX platform and it's nice to have all the new features with B550. I would recommend checking ASUS' website to see what you need as they have many mother boards to offer all with a different range of features.
Pros: My pros would be: AM4 with B550 for current 3000 series and the new AMD chips coming. Solid power delivery, good heat-sinking on VRMs. Dual M.2 Slots Wifi version available USB C high speed, and tons of type A high speed ports mATX form factor RGB bling, and RGB header work with ASUS software Optical SPDIF audio on rear io! Was a must for me.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Rock solid board so far. Love the IO, love the board.
Pros: -all the main features I wanted on a board (4 RAM slots, RGB headers, AM4, M.2) -the QLED debugging is actually pretty useful -Finally got my 3300X running :D -i liked the layout of the board/was pretty easy to work with -ASUS BIOS is pretty slick too
Cons: -one of the SATA inputs ripped off while doing some cable management/i didn't think I pulled THAT hard :/ -Probably overpaid but will hope to upgrade the CPU in 2 years or so...
Overall Review: -happy with it/would buy again -will update if anything warrants it... -cheers! Enjoy Ryzen everyone!
Pros: QVL list guided me to good memory choice. BIOS seems good, and it can flash without CPU or memory.
Cons: No speaker, no front panel adapter. Only one M.2 slot has a heatsink. That would be ok if it fit either slot or if it only fit the faster one. It's rational to assume the faster slot is the one with the heatsink-- nope. None of these are big issues, but it seems sloppy.
Overall Review: I'd explore other microATX B550 choices first. This isn't bad, but maybe there's something cheaper, better, or both.
Pros: This board was SUPER fast when it worked as advertised.
Cons: M.2_2 Slot was INTERMITTENT regardless of which M.2 drive was installed, I have three WD Black SN750 1TB and I verified it on the QVL list. Regardless of which drive (M.2) was installed into slot M.2_2 the unexpected results were always the same. Typically when starting the motherboard, the M.2_2 would not be listed, BLANK as if it didn't even exist. I would have to reboot several times before it would show in the BIOS. On very few occasions when it did boot normally, it would eventually just disappear from Windows after "x" amount of time and in the BIOS after a warm boot.
Overall Review: Overall the system worked well but the NVMe in M.2_2 was my data drive and just not acceptable for my use. Unfortunately, I ran out the clock on the return policy, and troubleshooting with customer support although ok, was taking way to long. Friendly advise, test early, test often, keep all of your original box material until after return policy and warranty expires, be very specific with any problems, use the "UserBenchMark" tool (if possible) to export your system report, and provide it to the support team and DON'T get roped into lengthy troubleshooting processes. The attached image is with one NVMe installed in M.2_2 slot ONLY, the picture was taken after 5 reboots with no change in status. I ended up purchasing an X570 board instead.