mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
PRIME B550M-K/CSM motherboard, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.
Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
Products in this catalogue that list the same socket or memory type as the ASUS PRIME B550M-K/CSM. A shared socket or memory type is necessary but not sufficient: check the exact CPU and memory support lists, and the BIOS version, before buying.
mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )Source
Memory
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Memory type, slots and limit
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133, 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.Source
Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsSource
USB & rear connections
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USB ports and headers
Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports) 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 portsSource
Rear-panel ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo portSource
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 - LED-illuminated audio trace path design - 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.Source
Power, cooling & lighting
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Internal headers and connectors
Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 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 Miscellaneous 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel headerSource
BIOS, software & diagnostics
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CPU support and BIOS requirements
AMD Socket AM4 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
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.