Asus B650M-AYW Wifi DDR5 AMD Motherboard

Build your next AMD Ryzen-powered system with the ASUS B650M-AYW WiFi, a feature-rich Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Socket AM5 processors. Featuring DDR5 memory support up to 8000+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and ASUS 5X Protection III, this motherboard delivers reliable performance and modern connectivity in a compact form factor perfect for mid-range gaming and productivity builds.

Key Features

• AMD Socket AM5 - Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• DDR5 Memory - 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 96GB DDR5 at 8000+ MT/s with EXPO™ overclocking
• PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support - Ultra-fast NVMe SSD support with PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity
• Wi-Fi 6 & 2.5Gb Ethernet - Dual high-speed networking for maximum connectivity
• ASUS OptiMem II - Enhanced memory stability and overclocking performance
• Micro-ATX Form Factor - Compact design fitting most standard PC cases

AMD B650 Chipset Platform

The B650 chipset provides an excellent balance of features and value for AM5 builds:

• Latest AM5 Socket - Future-proof platform for current and upcoming Ryzen CPUs
• PCIe 5.0 Ready - Support for next-gen graphics cards and storage
• DDR5 Exclusive - Take advantage of faster memory speeds
• USB 10Gbps - High-speed data transfer for external devices

Memory & Storage

DDR5 Memory Support:

• 2 x DIMM slots, maximum 96GB capacity
• Supports up to DDR5-8000+ MT/s with overclocking
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• AMD EXPO™ overclocking profiles support
• ASUS OptiMem II for enhanced signal integrity
• ECC and Non-ECC unbuffered DIMM support

Storage Options:

• M.2_1 slot: Type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000/7000 Series)
• M.2_2 slot: Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional drives
• M.2 heatsink for thermal management
• AMD RAIDXpert2 technology support (RAID 0/1/10)

Expansion & Connectivity

Expansion Slots:

• 1 x PCIe 4.0/5.0 x16 slot (primary graphics card)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) - additional expansion

Networking:

• Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard protection
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - dual-band 2.4/5GHz
• Bluetooth® 5.3 for wireless peripherals
• Supports 160MHz channels for maximum Wi-Fi speed

USB Connectivity:

• Rear Panel: 2x USB 10Gbps + 2x USB 5Gbps + 4x USB 2.0
• Front Panel: USB Type-C support via header
• Total up to 15 USB ports with all headers populated

Technical Specifications

CPU Support	AMD Socket AM5 (Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series)
Chipset	AMD B650
Memory	2 x DIMM, DDR5, up to 96GB, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Architecture	Dual Channel, EXPO™, OptiMem II
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe (1x x16 mode, 1x x4 mode)
M.2 Slots	2 x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4)
SATA Ports	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Ethernet	Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB	2x USB 10Gbps, 2x USB 5Gbps, 4x USB 2.0
Display Output	1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround HD Audio (24-bit/192kHz)
RGB Headers	3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers (Aura Sync)
Fan Headers	1 x CPU, 2 x Chassis (4-pin PWM)
Power Connectors	24-pin ATX, 8-pin EPS
Form Factor	Micro-ATX (24.4 x 22.1 cm / 9.6 x 8.7 inch)
BIOS	256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

ASUS Exclusive Technologies

ASUS 5X Protection III:

• DIGI+ VRM - Digital power control for stable CPU power delivery
• LANGuard - Advanced signal-coupling technology and surge protection
• Overvoltage Protection - Guards against voltage spikes
• SafeSlot Core+ - Reinforced PCIe slots with metal shielding
• Stainless-Steel Back I/O - Corrosion-resistant and durable

ASUS Q-Design:

• M.2 Q-Latch - Tool-free M.2 SSD installation
• Q-DIMM - Single-sided latches for easier memory installation
• Q-LED Core - On-board diagnostic LEDs for easy troubleshooting
• Q-Slot - Reinforced PCIe slot with quick-release mechanism

Thermal Solution:

• VRM heatsink for voltage regulator cooling
• M.2 heatsink for SSD thermal management
• Multiple fan headers with Fan Xpert 2+ control

Aura Sync RGB Lighting:

• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
• Synchronize lighting with compatible devices
• Control via Armoury Crate software

Software Features

• Armoury Crate - Unified control center for system tuning and RGB
• AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO, DIGI+ VRM, system optimization
• ASUS EZ DIY - CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, user-friendly UEFI
• Fan Xpert 2+ - Intelligent fan control and monitoring
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation - Clear audio for calls and streaming

Perfect For:

• Mid-range gaming PC builds with AMD Ryzen processors
• Content creation and productivity workstations
• Compact Micro-ATX builds
• Home office and business systems
• Upgrades from older AM4 platforms to DDR5
• Systems requiring Wi-Fi connectivity
• Builds with multiple storage drives (M.2 + SATA)

Warranty Information

1 Year Store Warranty - This product is covered by our comprehensive store warranty. For complete warranty terms and conditions, please visit our Warranty Information Page.

System Requirements

• AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 Series Desktop Processor
• DDR5 memory modules (up to 2 DIMMs)
• ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin EPS connectors
• Micro-ATX compatible computer case
• Windows® 11 or Windows® 10 64-bit

What's in the Box

• ASUS B650M-AYW WiFi Motherboard
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi antenna
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 1 x M.2 Rubber Package
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• Quick Start Guide
• User Manual

Build with confidence using the ASUS B650M-AYW WiFi - where essential AM5 features meet ASUS reliability and quality for your next Ryzen-powered system!

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