Gigabyte GA-B550-GAMING-X V2 B550 Gaming X V2 AMD B550 Ryzen Socket AM4 ATX Desktop Motherboard

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand

Gigabyte

Series

Gigabyte Gaming AMD

Model

GA-B550-GAMING-X V2

CPU

• AMD Socket AM4
• Support for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors / 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors
• * Refer to www.Gigabyte.com for the CPU Support List.

Chipset

AMD A550

Memory

• 4x DDR4 DIMM sockets (Dual Channel)
• - Supports up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
• AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen :
• - Support for DDR4 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
• 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
• - Support for DDR4 4733(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3333(OC) /3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 memory modules
• Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 memory modules
• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• * Refer to www.Gigabyte.com for the Memory Support List.

Expansion Slots

• CPU
• 1x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16)
• - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
• - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
• * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
• Chipset
• 1x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2)
• - Support PCIe 3.0 x2 mode
• 3x PCI Express x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
• - Support PCIe 3.0 x1 mode

Onboard Graphics

• Integrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
• - 1x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @60 Hz
• * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
• - 1x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60 Hz
• * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
• Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Storage Interface

• CPU
• 1x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 SSDs:
• - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 / x2 SSDs
• - 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 / x2 SSDs
• Chipset
• 1x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 SSDs
• - Support SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 / x2 SSDs
• 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset
• - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

USB

• CPU
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
• Chipset
• 1x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
• 6x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Audio

• Realtek Audio codec
• High Definition Audio
• 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1-channel
• * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first.
• * Please visit the Gigabyte website for details on configuring the audio software.

LAN

Realtek GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit / 100 Mbit)

Internal Connectors

• 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1x CPU fan header
• 1x water cooling CPU fan header
• 3x system fan headers
• 2x addressable LED strip headers
• 2x RGB LED strip headers
• 1x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
• 2x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1x front panel header
• 1x front panel audio header
• 1x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
• 1x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Ports

• 2x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• 1x DVI-D port
• 1x HDMI port
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
• 1x Q-Flash Plus button
• 1x RJ-45 port
• 3x audio jacks

I/O Controller

iTE I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection
• Temperature detection
• Fan speed detection
• Water cooling flow rate detection
• Overheating warning
• Fan fail warning
• Fan speed control
• * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

BIOS

• 1x 128 Mbit flash
• Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Features

• Support for Gigabyte BIOS APP Center
• * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
• Support for Q-Flash Plus
• - Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Xpress Install
• 10 + 3 Phases Digital Twin Power Design with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
• Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
• Gigabyte Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management
• Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C and HDMI & DVI-D
• High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard
• RGB Fusion 2.0 support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design

Bundled Software

• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating System

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX
• 30.5 x 24.4 cm

Note

• Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
• Most hardware / software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, the manufacturer will update them on the Gigabyte website.