ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard supports 5th Gen AMD Processors and AM5 CPU sockets, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0 and 4.0 compatible expansion slots, 4 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 12 x rear USB ports, 7 x front panel USB headers, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD ALC4080 audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Features

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ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming Wi-Fi

Take your build from B-tier to S with the Strix B650E-E! PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 propel your rig into the future, and innovative Q-Design features make system setup a breeze. All of its perks are backed by a tenacious power solution, hefty heatsinks, and exclusive overclocking technologies to drive you to the next level with Ryzen 7000.

• 16 + 2 + 1 power solution rated for up to 70A per stage
• Dynamic clocking to simultaneously maximise Ryzen gaming and compute performance
• Both x16 slots and two on-board M.2 slots are all PCIe Gen 5-ready
• 6400 MT/s+, AMD EXPO, DRAM IC profiles, and AEMP
• Faster-than-Gigabit Wi-Fi unlocks access to the low-interference 6 GHz band
• Easy installation for GPUs and SSDs, plus simple BIOS resets and updates

DIY-Friendly Features

PCIE® Slot Q-Release

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one press, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

Clear CMOS

The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.

BIOS FlashBack Button

BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

Q-Code LED Panel

The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.

Specifications

Performance

• Dual ProCool Power Connectors
• 16 + 2 + 1 Power Stages
• AMD AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Expansion Slots
  2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x4)
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
• DDR5 6400+ (OC)
  4 x DIMM
• Dual channel
  4 x M.2 Slots
  1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
  1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
  2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Cooling

• VRM Heatsink Array
• 4 x M.2 Heatsinks
• AIO Pump Header
• Chipset Heatsink
• 5 x 4-pin PWM Chassis Fan Headers

Gaming Immersion

• Aura Lighting
• SupremeFX ALC4080 Codec + Savitech SV3H712 AMP
  Impedance sense
  120 dB SNR stereo playback output
  113 dB SNR recording input
  SupremeFX shielding
• Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer +
• Sonic Suite Companion
• Sonic Radar III
• DTS® Sound Unbound™
• 3 x 3-Pin Addressable Gen 2 RGB Headers
• 1 x 4-Pin Aura RGB Header

Connectivity

• 1 x HDMI® Port
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• Clear CMOS Button
• BIOS FlashBack™ Button
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port (USB Type-C®)
• Intel® 2.5G Ethernet Port
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Optical S/PDIF Out Port
• 5 x Audio Jacks
• 1 X USB 3.2 Gen 2
• USB Type-C® Front Panel Connector
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

All-Round Performance

With its jacked up power solution, beefy VRM heatsinks, and incredible throughput to connected components, the ROG Strix B650E-E goes toe-to-toe with the greatest that Ryzen 7000 can offer.

PCIe 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B650E-E offers abundant PCIe 5.0 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available. Both of the x16 expansion slots are Gen 5-ready, and are protected with SafeSlot retention brackets. Two of the onboard M.2 slots are geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds courtesy of their PCIe 5.0 interfaces, while the accompanying 4.0 pair deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. And all of the M.2 slots are covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.

Overclocking

Dynamic OC Switcher

Lightly-threaded tasks get fantastic uplift using AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), but all-core frequencies can be pushed higher via traditional overclocking. The Dynamic OC Switcher automatically engages PBO or your preferred settings based on the CPU current or temperature, giving you the best of both worlds. Core Flex and PBO Enhancement can also be deployed to work in tandem with the Dynamic OC Switcher and further bolster performance.

The best way to overclock Ryzen 7000 with ROG's Dynamic OC Switcher.

Example

If a user sets thresholds for current and temperature as shown, once CPU current exceeds 35A, the manual overclock engages until the temperature reaches 80°. At all other times, Precision Boost Overdrive will be used.

Core Flex

Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control current, power, and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can let your system run unrestricted during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce power consumption as temperature increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate parameters independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.

Examples

EDC

• By managing the Electrical Design Current (EDC) in tandem with the total current, this CPU can gain extra performance for short, demanding bursts.
• During lightly-threaded workloads, below 35A, the Level 1 EDC is set to a low value, in this case 60.
• As more cores are needed, the EDC is set to 120, which was found by this user to be a sweet spot for performance.
• Once the CPU passes 70A, it is in multi-threaded territory, where it was found that a high EDC of 250 gave optimal performance.

PPT

• To keep CPU temps under a specific threshold, this user sets constraints for the Package Power Target (PPT). Specifically, the short-term value (“Fast”) is used.
• Until the CPU reaches 70°, it can run at full performance, so 350W is set to give plenty of overhead.
• When the temperature is above 70°, the power limit is reduced to 220W, to let the CPU cool down.
• If the system continues getting hotter under sustained load, then at the threshold of 85° the PPT reduces further to 165W.

PBO Enhancement

AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD’s algorithm can leverage the motherboard’s robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.

• EDC
• PPT
• TDC
• Fmax
• Scalar

Power Design

Power Architecture

16 + 2 + 1 power stages rated to handle up to 70A each deliver ample current in order to drive Ryzen 7000 through any workload with ease.

Alloy Chokes and Durable Capacitors

Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

Eight-Layer PCB

A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Memory

DDR5 Strength

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the ROG Strix B650E-E is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

AEMP

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimised profiles with higher frequency and tighter timings that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.

Cooling

VRM

VRM Heatsink Array

Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance Ryzen 7000 Series processors.

High-Conductivity Thermal Pads

High-quality thermal pads are utilised between power stages and heatsinks, helping to improve heat transfer and reduce VRM operating temperatures.

M.2

M.2 Heatsinks

Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

CPU

CPU Fan Headers

A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.

AIO Pump Fan Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.

Chassis

4-Pin Fan Headers

The Strix B650E-E features five fan headers, each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Leading Connectivity

Backing up its core performance, the ROG Strix B650E-E packs superfast Wi-Fi and tethered networking, as well as immersive audio courtesy of its enhanced SupremeFX solution.

Networking

Wi-Fi 6E

Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments.

*Wi-Fi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi 6E Antenna

The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 24, 5 and 6 GHz bands.

Magnetic Base

A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.

Adjustable Design

Four-way positioning enables better signal reception.

Intel 2.5G Ethernet

Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

Audio

SupremeFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B650E-E implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

Audio Line Shielding

A specially designed circuit separation reduces electromagnetic interference from the motherboard and attached devices for cleaner audio.

Audio Cover

A metal cover protects against electromagnetic interference, preserving the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best sound quality.

Premium Audio Capacitors

High-quality components produce a warmer, more natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier

The integrated Savitech amplifier greatly improves THD+N performance from 72 to 83 dB, cleaning up distortion and noise for a clean, pristine sound.

Play in Style

A black PCB and heatsinks match most hardware, and customisable RGB lighting furthers its flexibility. Pair the Strix B650E-E with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customised gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

ID Design

Undeniably ROG Strix

Bold and elegant, the ROG Strix B650E-E bears a premium aesthetic similar to the Electro Punk peripheral series. Black shrouds cover the SSDs and chipset with contrasting powder-coated and brushed metal textures, and playful pink accents draw the gaze around the board. The I/O shroud is emblazoned with a split image of the ROG eye, the centre of which can shine with a splash of customisable RGB.

Aura Sync

Outshine the Competition

ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

• Static
• Breathing
• Strobing
• Rainbow
• Colour cycle
• Starry night
• Music
• Smart
• Adaptive colour
• Dark

Certified Compatibility

Cooler Compatibility

The ROG Strix B650E-E bears the same mounting hole alignment as AM4 platforms, so it is backward compatible with many existing coolers, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.

ROG Ryujin Series

• ROG Ryujin II 360 ARGB EVA
• ROG Ryujin II 360 ARGB
• ROG Ryujin II 360
• ROG Ryujin II 240 ARGB
• ROG Ryujin II 240
• ROG Ryujin 360
• ROG Ryujin 240

ROG Ryuo Series

• ROG Ryuo 240
• ROG Ryuo 120
• ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB
• ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB
• ROG Ryuo III 360 ARGB WHITE EDITION
• ROG Ryuo III 240 ARGB WHITE EDITION

ROG Strix LC Series

• ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB
• ROG Strix LC II 360 ARGB WHITE EDITION
• ROG Strix LC II 360
• ROG Strix LC II 280 ARGB
• ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB
• ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB WHITE EDITION
• ROG Strix LC II 240
• ROG Strix LC II 120 ARGB
• ROG Strix LC 360 RGB
• ROG Strix LC 360 RGB White Edition
• ROG Strix LC 360
• ROG Strix LC 240 RGB
• ROG Strix LC 240 RGB White Edition
• ROG Strix LC 240
• ROG Strix LC 120

TUF Gaming LC Series

• TUF Gaming LC 240 ARGB
• TUF Gaming LC 240 RGB
• TUF Gaming LC 120 ARGB
• TUF Gaming LC 120 RGB

* Owners of existing ROG AIO coolers can request an LGA 1700 mounting kit via their store of purchase or customer support.

** TUF Gaming AIO mounting kits are directly compatible with AM5 platforms, so no mounting kit request is necessary.

Ecosystem

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits

Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control, and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

Software Utilities

A myriad of ROG-exclusive tools put advanced system tuning and configuration at your fingertips.

Intelligent Control

Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

AI Networking

GameFirst VI optimises networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.

Optimisation

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Mode

When you’re ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.

My Favourites

Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favourites list.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

S.M.A.R.T.

Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.

GPU Post

Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

Last Modified Log

Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Q-Fan Control

Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

EZ Mode

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Controls

Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Storage Information

View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

Clock Adjustment

Click on the settings icon to quickly change time and date settings.

AI Suite 3

The AI Suite 3 dashboard contains a set of intuitive controls that boost CPU performance while maintaining system stability.

CPU Performance Boost

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

Digi+ Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Turbo Core App

Modern processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritising computing power where it's needed most.

Advanced Audio

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

Sonic Studio Link

Easily apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback device.

Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream the compiled mix.

App-Specific Profiles

Apply customised audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process audio that's true to life.

DTS Sound Unbound

ROG Strix B650E motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location of every gunshot, footstep, and other sounds. (DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with game publishers for supported titles.)

Stereo Sound

Discrete left and right audio channels enable headphone or two-speaker setups.

Surround Sound

Audio is split and served over multiple speaker channels – e.g., 5.1 or 7.1 – to create an enveloping experience on a single, logical plane.

Spatial Sound

A virtual 360-degree soundscape immerses you in a realistic sonic experience.

AIDA64

The ROG Strix B650E-E includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers (Support available for ROG Ryujin II and later models.).

• ROG X AIDA64 Extreme
• Hardware Monitor Display

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralised control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customise RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronise them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software and user manuals, register products, and tap into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.

*Windows 10 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.

• Aura Sync
• Devices
• Tools
• Fan Controls
• Gaming News Highlights
• Asus Account Management

This Changes Everything

From this New Platform, You Can See the Future

Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processor and ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi to experience advanced performance. With up to 16 “Zen 4” cores and 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz, and 80MB cache, the AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series keeps you ahead of the game. (Max boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-150)

You’ll also gain access to new features for gamers with AMD Socket AM5, from the speed of DDR5 memory to the increased bandwidth of PCIe® 5.0. AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalise your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO™ technology. (Overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. GD-106)