Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E motherboard AM5, micro-ATX, DDR5, 2.5G LAN
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Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E motherboard AM5, micro-ATX, DDR5, 2.5G LAN

The Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (rev. 1.x) is a micro-ATX motherboard with the AMD B850 chipset and an AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and a 12+2+2 phase power stage fit on a small board made for a compact gaming PC.

  • Platform: AMD B850, Socket AM5, micro-ATX (244 × 244 mm)
  • Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 256 GB and 8200 MT/s (OC), AMD EXPO
  • Storage: 2 × M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0), 4 × SATA III, RAID 0/1/10
  • Expansion: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16
  • Network: 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Rear panel: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 5 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 × USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF

Description

A build without the screwdriver

EZ-Latch Plus releases the graphics card with a single button and holds the M.2 drive without screws, while EZ-Latch Click keeps the M.2 heatsinks screwless as well. The Wi-Fi antenna clicks into the WIFI EZ-Plug connector in one move. The 12+2+2 phase VRM sits under a heatsink, and X3D Turbo Mode is the manufacturer's gaming mode for X3D processors. Sensor Panel Link gives the board a video output for an in-case display.

Who this motherboard is for

Gamers building an AM5 PC in a smaller case who want wireless networking without an add-in card. The Realtek ALC1220-VB audio chip and optical output suit better speakers or an amplifier, two pump headers make room for liquid cooling, and 12 USB ports on the rear panel cover plenty of devices.

Specifications

General

BrandGIGABYTE
Product colourBlack
Line-inYes
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
Component forPC
DirectX version12.0
BIOS memory size256
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Headphone outputs1
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
PC health monitoringFan/Temperature/Voltage/Water cooling
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
1st M.2 largest key size25110
2nd M.2 largest key size22110
Number of RGB LED pin headers4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
Products per shipping (inner) case1
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
Warranty3 years
EAN4719331871123

Display

Maximum resolution3840 x 2160

Processor

Processor manufacturerAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B850
Processor socketSocket AM5
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series/AMD Ryzen 8000 Series/AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5
Number of CPU fan connectors2

Memory

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum internal memory per slot64

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported6
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III

Audio

Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1
Digital audio optical out1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
TPM connectorYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 connectors2
12V power connectorYes
DisplayPort version1.4
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
DisplayPorts quantity1
Front panel connectorYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of water pump connectors2
Number of chassis fan connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)1

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelRealtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Antenna includedYes

Software & security

Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64/Windows 11 x64

Battery & power

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032
Number of battery cells1
Power source typeATX
Battery weight3
Lithium weight per battery0.07

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10
Cooling typePassive
Supported memory clock speeds4400/4800/5200/5600/5800/6000/6200/6400/6600/6800/7000/7200/7400/7600/7800/7900/7950/8000/8200
Supported memory clock speed (max)8200

Features

RAID supportYes
Screws includedYes
Batteries includedYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width244 mm
Depth244 mm
Height35 mm
Weight1.78 kg

Questions & answers

Which processors does this motherboard support?

The board has an AM5 socket, and the manufacturer lists support for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. AM4 processors do not fit this socket.

Is the Wi-Fi antenna included?

Yes, the antenna comes in the box. The board has Wi-Fi 6E (Realtek RTL8852CE) and Bluetooth 5.3, which also work with routers on older Wi-Fi standards.

How many drives can I install?

Two M.2 NVMe SSDs (one PCIe 5.0, one PCIe 4.0) plus four SATA devices, up to six drives in total according to the manufacturer.