The ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard based on the AMD B650 chipset and Socket AM5 platform. It supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors, DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, and combines high-speed PCIe, storage and networking options for modern desktop builds. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, three M.2 slots, four SATA 6 Gb/s ports and extensive rear USB connectivity including USB 10 Gbps Type-C. With compatible Ryzen 9000 or 7000 Series processors, the primary graphics slot and M.2_1 storage slot support PCIe 5.0. Key Features AMD AM5 Platform: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors with CPU support up to 170 W. DDR5 Memory: Four DIMM slots support up to 256 GB DDR5 with speeds up to 8000+ MT/s overclocked and AMD EXPO support. PCIe 5.0 Ready: PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics and PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 support with compatible Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors. High-Speed Storage: Three M.2 slots plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports with AMD RAIDXpert2 support. Fast Networking: Integrated 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet. Modern USB Connectivity: Eight rear USB ports including USB 10 Gbps Type-C and three USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports. Technical Specifications Component Specification ASUS Model B650E MAX GAMING WIFI Form Factor ATX, 30.5 × 24.4 cm CPU Socket AMD Socket AM5 CPU Support AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors CPU Power Support Up to AMD 170 W CPU Chipset AMD B650 Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM Maximum Memory 256 GB Memory Speed Up to DDR5-8000+ MT/s (OC) Memory Architecture Dual-Channel Memory Profiles AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP Primary PCIe Slot PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 / 7000; PCIe 4.0 x8/x4 with Ryzen 8000 Additional PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 at x4, 2 × PCIe 3.0 x16 at x1 M.2 Slots M.2_1 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 / 7000; PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000 M.2_2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 / 7000; PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 8000 M.2_3 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110, PCIe 4.0 x2 SATA 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s Ethernet Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax, 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Rear USB 10 Gbps 3 × Type-A + 1 × Type-C Rear USB 5 Gbps 2 × Type-A Rear USB 2.0 2 × Type-A Front USB Support 1 × USB 5 Gbps Type-C connector, 2 × USB 5 Gbps via header, 6 × USB 2.0 via headers DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4, Up to 8K at 30 Hz HDMI HDMI 2.1, Up to 4K at 60 Hz Audio Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio, Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz Rear Audio 3 × Audio Jacks BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS FlashBack Supported, Rear Button RGB Headers 3 × Addressable RGB Gen 2 USB4 Expansion 1 × Thunderbolt / USB4 Header Operating System Support Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit Compatibility & Important Information The motherboard uses AMD Socket AM5 and officially supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors; always check the ASUS CPU support list for the selected processor and required BIOS version. PCIe capabilities vary by processor. Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 on the primary graphics slot and PCIe 5.0 x4 on M.2_1, while Ryzen 8000 Series processors use different PCIe configurations. Supported DDR5 speeds and memory capacity depend on the installed processor, memory modules and DIMM configuration. The two PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots operating at x1 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2; the corresponding SATA ports are disabled when these PCIe slots are used. DisplayPort and HDMI video output capabilities depend on the graphics capabilities of the installed AMD processor. The onboard Thunderbolt / USB4 header requires a compatible ASUS add-on card for USB4 connectivity. Package Contents 1 × ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI Motherboard 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s Cables 1 × ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 × M.2 Rubber Package 3 × Screw Packages for M.2 SSD 1 × Quick Start Guide Produ Specifications Manufacturers Link https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/others/b650e-max-gaming-wifi/techspec/ Motherboard Specifications CPU Support AMD Ryzen VIII Generation CPU Socket Type AM5 Chipset AMD B650 Form Factor Micro ATX Memory Type DDR5 Memory Speed 8000 Mhz Maximum Memory 256 GB Memory Slots 4 Slots M.2 Slots Yes Wireless LAN Yes Warranty Warranty 1 Year Please to review Q: Which processors are compatible with the ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI? A: ASUS officially lists AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors using Socket AM5. The ASUS CPU support list should be checked for the exa processor and required BIOS version. Q: How much DDR5 memory does the motherboard support? A: It has four DDR5 DIMM slots and supports up to 256 GB with dual-channel memory architecture. ASUS lists speeds up to 8000+ MT/s when overclocked, depending on the processor and memory configuration. Q: Does it support PCIe 5.0 graphics cards? A: With Ryzen 9000 or 7000 Series desktop processors, the primary expansion slot operates as PCIe 5.0 x16. Ryzen 8000 Series processors use a different PCIe 4.0 configuration. Q: Does it have a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot? A: Yes. M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors. With Ryzen 8000 Series processors, that slot operates at PCIe 4.0 x4. Q: Does the motherboard include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth? Q: What wired network speed does it support? A: The motherboard includes one Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet interface with ASUS LANGuard. Q: How many M.2 and SATA connections are available? A: It provides three M.2 slots and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Exa M.2 PCIe modes depend on the installed processor. Q: What accessories are included? A: ASUS lists two SATA 6 Gb/s cables, an ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, an M.2 rubber package, three M.2 SSD screw packages and a Quick Start Guide.
