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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI vs ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

UK manufacturer specification · ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

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ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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ChipsetAMD B650AMD B850 Chipset

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

UK manufacturer specification · B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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Chipset

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIAMD B650

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMAMD B850 Chipset

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Chipset

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIAMD B650

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMAMD B850 Chipset

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC andNon-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM* Supports up to 8400+MT/s(OC)**/8200+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors, 9000+MT/s(OC)**/8600+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC)**/8000+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors, Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. ** Max Manual Overclocking: Achievable with advanced BIOS configuration and potentially specialized hardware. Passed AIDA64 memory benchmark at this frequency, verifying read/write bandwidth. Results may vary according to system components. *** XMP/EXPO/AEMP Profiles: Rated memory module speeds require setting the BIOS performance profile. Results may vary according to system components and can be impacted when four DIMM slots are used. For XMP/EXPO/AEMP profile settings, please visit https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1042256/.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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Storage interfaces and restrictions

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFITotal supports 4 x M.2 slots* and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) ASMedia ASM1061 Controller** 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports *AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10. **RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-4 ports.

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMTotal supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)* AMD B850 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** PCIEX16(G3)_1/2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. SATA6G_1/2 will be disabled when either PCIEX16(G3)_1 or PCIEX16(G3)_2 runs.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

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Network interfaces and requirements

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.4 (supports LE Audio)** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later. ** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

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Audio interfaces

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMRealtek® 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

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Expansion slots and restrictions

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIAMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 & x8/x4 modes) AMD B650 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMAMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)** AMD B850 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)*** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Specifications vary by CPU types. *** PCIEX16(G3)_1/2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. SATA6G_1/2 will be disabled when either PCIEX16(G3)_1 or PCIEX16(G3)_2 runs. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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Internal headers and connectors

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIFan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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 Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMFan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector Storage Related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

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Listed operating systems

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIWindows® 10 64-bit, Windows® 11 64-bit

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMWindows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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Rear-panel ports

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A, 1 xUSB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks* 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM4 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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USB ports and headers

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIRear USB (Total 12 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMRear USB (Total 8 ports) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® output (USB Type-C Current): max. 5V/3A.

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

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CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFIAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSMAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* Supports up to AMD 170W CPU * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. BIOS: 32MB (256Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications

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ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

What it brings

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI and ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM
Specification	ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI	ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM

CPU socket Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	AM5	AM5
ChipsetDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	AMD B650	AMD B850 Chipset
Form factor and dimensions Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor. ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor. ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	*AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS**	AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* Supports up to AMD 170W CPU * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. BIOS: 32MB (256Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Listed operating systemsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	Windows® 10 64-bit, Windows® 11 64-bit	Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC andNon-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function	4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM* Supports up to 8400+MT/s(OC)/8200+MT/s(OC)* with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors, 9000+MT/s(OC)/8600+MT/s(OC)* with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC)/8000+MT/s(OC)* with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors, Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. Max Manual Overclocking: Achievable with advanced BIOS configuration and potentially specialized hardware. Passed AIDA64 memory benchmark at this frequency, verifying read/write bandwidth. Results may vary according to system components. * XMP/EXPO/AEMP Profiles: Rated memory module speeds require setting the BIOS performance profile. Results may vary according to system components and can be impacted when four DIMM slots are used. For XMP/EXPO/AEMP profile settings, please visit https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1042256/.

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	Total supports 4 x M.2 slots* and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD B650 Chipset M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) ASMedia ASM1061 Controller** 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10. *RAID configuration is not supported on the SATA6G_E1-4 ports.	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)* AMD B850 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** PCIEX16(G3)_1/2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. SATA6G_1/2 will be disabled when either PCIEX16(G3)_1 or PCIEX16(G3)_2 runs.

Expansion slots and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 & x8/x4 modes) AMD B650 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).	AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) AMD B850 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)* * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Specifications vary by CPU types. * PCIEX16(G3)_1/2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. SATA6G_1/2 will be disabled when either PCIEX16(G3)_1 or PCIEX16(G3)_2 runs. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

USB ports and headersDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® output (USB Type-C Current): max. 5V/3A.
Rear-panel portsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (6 x Type-A, 1 xUSB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks* 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.	4 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover	Realtek® 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	*1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.2 WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.**	1 x Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.4 (supports LE Audio)** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later. ** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Internal headers and connectorsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI-CSM — official UK technical specifications	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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 Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header	Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector Storage Related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

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