Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX AMD AM4 Socket Motherboard, Mini-ITX, 2x DDR4 Slots, 2x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, 1x DisplayPorts / 2x HDMI Port

SocketAM4
CPU CompatibilityAMD Ryzen 5000/4000/3000
ChipsetAMD B550
Form FactorMini ITX
Memory SlotsDDR4 - 2 Slots
M.2 CompatibilityPCIe 4 / PCIe 3
USB C HeaderNo

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Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMs
Direct 8 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 90A Smart Power Stage (SPS)
Advanced Thermal Design with Extended & Multi-Layered Heatsink and Thermal Baseplate
Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot
Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
Onboard Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna
AMP-UP Audio with ALC1220-VB and Nichicon Audio Capacitors for Rear 120dB SNR
Blazing Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C & DisplayPort + Dual HDMI Support
RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors , Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
Pre-installed IO Shield for Easy and Quick Installation

Best Choice for Small but Powerful PC
B550I AORUS PRO AX is a mini-ITX motherboard perfect for building a small form factor PC for people who demands higher performance but also cares about aesthetics. The compact yet powerful pc delivers amazing performance with the latest CPU, graphic card and blazing fast connectivity. It also equips with comprehensive thermal solution to keep it cool under heavy workload. Performance is not compromised by its size.

Ultimate Power Design
To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, B550 motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is true direct, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.

Unparalleled Performance
GIGABYTE realize that customer won’t stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance. Faster read and write are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer plenty of M.2 storage with thermal guards to ensure unthrottled read and write. In advance, adopting PCIe 4.0 ready components get the B550 motherboards easier to upgrade.

Advanced Thermal Solution
Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution which including Extended VRM Heatsink, Heatpipe, Thermal Guards, and Baseplate. B550 motherboards are cool on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading. It provides lower temperatures for enthusiasts and professional gamers.

Next Generation Connectivity
A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 motherboards provide all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

Hi-Fi Audio System
For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components such as Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

Definitive Aesthetics
B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.

Ultra Durable
GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.

Gigabyte BIOS and App Centre
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

Specification

CPU
AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors

Chipset
AMD B550

Memory
2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
AMD Ryzen 5000 series Processors/ 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors:
Support for DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 5000(O.C.) /4866(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
Support for DDR4 5300(O.C.)/5200(O.C.)/5000(O.C.)/4866(O.C.)/4600(O.C.)/4400(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/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

Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz
2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Audio
Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

LAN
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)

Wireless Communication Module
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
BLUETOOTH 5
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
New Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

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

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

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x speaker header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors
1 x DisplayPort
2 x HDMI ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control

BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
Support for APP Center
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install

Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)
Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating System
Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm

Weight 1.7 lbs
Manufacturer

EAN

Manufacturer Code

Manufacturer’s Website:
www.gigabyte.com
Warranty:
Gigabyte 3-Year Return-To-Base Warranty
Warranty Length: 3 years
Warranty Type:Return-To-Base
Warranty Coverage: Gigabyte’s 3-year warranty includes a 30-day DOA period covering manufacturing defects and faults. If a product becomes faulty within the first 30 days of purchase, it can be returned to Target under the 30-Day DOA agreement, at which point we will replace it where possible, or offer account credit. If it becomes faulty after the first 30 days the product will be repaired or replaced with a graded unit. Account credit will be unavailable outside of the 30-day DOA agreement. The end user will need to return it to the reseller they purchased it from originally. If the unit is found faulty within the first 30 days of purchase, it can be returned to the reseller to claim under DOA with Target – a proof of end-user purchase WILL be required.
Warranty Instructions: RESELLERS – please raise a Target RMA.
END USERS – in the first instance, please return it to the reseller you originally purchased it. Target is unable to deal with end-user warranty issues. In the event an end-user is unable to contact the reseller, they must contact Gigabyte directly via Gigabyte Returns.
Warranty Information: https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/Support/Consumer/Warranty
Warranty Contact: Gigabyte Returns

BACK PANEL I/O PORTS

Line-inYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Headphone outputs1
Microphone inYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
DVI-D ports quantity0
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
HDMI ports quantity2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPorts quantity1
DisplayPort version1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1

BATTERY

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

BIOS

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7

EXPANSION SLOTS

Number of M.2 (M) slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
1st M.2 largest key size2280
2nd M.2 largest key size2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.0

FEATURES

Motherboard chipsetAMD B550
Motherboard form factormini ITX
Product colourBlack
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassive
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Component forPC
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VB

GRAPHICS

Maximum graphics card memory16000 MB
Maximum resolution5120 x 2880 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
DirectX version12.0
HDCPYes
On-board graphics cardNo
Number of displays supported3

INTERNAL I/O

USB 2.0 connectors1
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Front panel audio connectorYes
TPM connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
Total number of SATA connectors4
Front panel connectorYes
12V power connectorYes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers2
Number of CPU fan connectors1
Number of water pump connectors2
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)1

LOGISTICS DATA

Country of originTaiwan
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020

MEMORY

Maximum internal memory64 GB
ECCYes
Non-ECCYes
Supported memory clock speeds5300,5200,5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Unbuffered memoryYes
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory clock speed (max)5300 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB
ECC ?ompatibilityECC & Non-ECC

NETWORKING

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)
Bluetooth version5.3
Ethernet LANYes
BluetoothYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125
Wi-FiYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelAMD RZ608

OTHER FEATURES

Weight790 g

PACKAGING CONTENT

Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license) Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Batteries includedYes
Screws includedYes
Antenna includedYes

PACKAGING DATA

Package weight1.4 kg
Package depth235 mm
Package height97 mm
Package width265 mm

PROCESSOR

Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor socketSocket AM4
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB

STORAGE CONTROLLERS

RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of HDDs supported4
RAID supportYes
Number of storage drives supported6
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Warranty period3 year(s)

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Height35 mm
Width170 mm
Depth170 mm