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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI vs ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

UK manufacturer specification · B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

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

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ChipsetAMD B850 ChipsetAMD B840 Chipset

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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFIAMD B850 Chipset

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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIAMD B840 Chipset

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Chipset

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIAMD B850 Chipset

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIAMD B840 Chipset

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI4 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/.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7600+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * 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. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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Storage interfaces and restrictions

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFITotal 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.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFISupports 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 4.0 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 B840 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Specifications vary by CPU types. AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10 Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1 Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Network interfaces and requirements

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI1 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.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; "Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.3** * 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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Expansion slots and restrictions

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIAMD 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.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIAMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)** AMD B840 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x4 mode)*** 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)*** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot*** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Specifications vary by CPU types. *** The PCIEX16(G3)_1/3 and PCIEX1(G3) share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G3)_2. The PCIEX16(G3)_2 will run x1 mode when any of the PCIEX16(G3)_1/3 and PCIEX1(G3) slots is occupied. - 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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Internal headers and connectors

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ASUS B850 MAX 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 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

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS 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 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable 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 System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Rear-panel ports

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI4 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

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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USB ports and headers

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIRear 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.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIRear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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Audio interfaces

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIRealtek® 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.

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIRealtek 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Listed operating systems

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIWindows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIWindows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFIAMD 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

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFIAMD 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: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS 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 PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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CPU socket Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	AM5	AM5
ChipsetDifferent Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	AMD B850 Chipset	AMD B840 Chipset
Form factor and dimensions Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — 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 B850 MAX 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS 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 PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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	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: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit	Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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/.	4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7600+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) * 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. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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.	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 4.0 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 B840 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Specifications vary by CPU types. AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10 Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1 Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

Expansion slots and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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.	AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) AMD B840 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x4 mode)* 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot* * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Specifications vary by CPU types. * The PCIEX16(G3)_1/3 and PCIEX1(G3) share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G3)_2. The PCIEX16(G3)_2 will run x1 mode when any of the PCIEX16(G3)_1/3 and PCIEX1(G3) slots is occupied. - 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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 USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 10Gbps port(s) (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Rear-panel portsDifferent Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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	1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 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 interfaces Sources ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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.	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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — official UK technical specifications	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.	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® v5.3** * 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 B850 MAX GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B840-PLUS WIFI — 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 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	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 header Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable 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 System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

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