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ASUS PRIME B550M-A vs ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

UK manufacturer specification · PRIME B550M-A

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PRIME B550M-A motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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WHAT DIFFERS

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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PRIME B550M-A AC motherboard, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS PRIME B550M-AAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 * AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 * Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4866(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

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Memory type, slots and limit

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications

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Storage interfaces and restrictions

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ASUS PRIME B550M-ATotal supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10

ASUS PRIME B550M-A ACTotal supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications

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Audio interfaces

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ASUS PRIME B550M-ARealtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: - LED-illuminated design - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

ASUS PRIME B550M-A ACRealtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC * - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: - LED-illuminated design - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications

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Expansion slots and restrictions

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ASUS PRIME B550M-AAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

ASUS PRIME B550M-A ACAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications

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Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS PRIME B550M-AAMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors * * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

ASUS PRIME B550M-A ACAMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors * * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

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 B550M-A — official UK technical specifications

ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

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 B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications

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ASUS PRIME B550M-A

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
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ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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Specification	ASUS PRIME B550M-A	ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC

CPU socket Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	AM4	AM4
Chipset Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	AMD B550	AMD B550
Form factor and dimensions Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )	mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A 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 B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 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 B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	*AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS**	*AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS**
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	Windows® 10 64-bit	Windows® 10 64-bit

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 * AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 * Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4866(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10	Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset: 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 10

Expansion slots and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: - LED-illuminated design - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.	Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC * - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature: - LED-illuminated design - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

Network interfaces and requirements Sources ASUS PRIME B550M-A Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A — official UK technical specifications ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME B550M-A AC — official Global technical specifications	Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet	Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet

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CPU socket: AM4
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Form factor and dimensions: mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

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Maximum memory: 128 GB
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M.2 slots: 2 slots

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