Gigabyte B650I Aorus Ultra DDR5 Motherboard

The Gigabyte Aorus B650I Ultra motherboard supports AMD AM5 processors, features up to 2 x DDR5 memory slots, PCIe 4.0, 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 7 x rear USB ports, 7 x internal USB header ports, Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN, AMD Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Realtek ALC4080 audio codec, and is Mini-ITX form factor.

Features

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Performance

• Direct 8+2+1 Digital VRM Design
  105A Smart Power Stage (Power Stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.)
  12-Layer 2X Copper PCB
  PCIe 5.0 Ready Low Loss PCB
• Advanced Thermal Design
  Extended VRM Heatsink with Heatpipe
  Multi-Layered PCH/M.2 Heatsink
  NanoCarbon Baseplate
  12 W/mk Thermal Conductivity Pad
  Integrated I/O Shield
• ALC4080 HD Audio
• 1*PCIe 4.0 x16 with Ultra Durable™ Armour
  PCIe EZ-Latch
• Solid Pin Power Connectors
  24 Pin ATX Power Connector
  8 Pin CPU Power Connector
• Socket AM5 Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
• Dual Channel SMD DDR5 Memory with Ultra Durable Memory Armour
• 3*M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guard III with Active Cooling
  1*PCIe 5.0 M.2
  2*PCIe 4.0 M.2
  M.2 EZ-Latch
• Multi-key
  Multiple function set by BIOS
  Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode

Connectivity

• 1*DisplayPort / 1*HDMI
• 2*USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 2*USB 2.0
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DP-Alt
• 2.5GbE LAN
• 2*USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• Q-FLASH PLUS Button
• Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5.2 with AORUS Antenna
• Smart Fan 6
  3*PWM/DC Fan Headers
  Dual Fan Curve Mode
• RGB FUSION
  1*Addressable LED Header
  1*RGB LED Header
• 4*SATA 6Gb/s
• Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices

Unparalleled Performance

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Direct Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of AMD's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

8 VCORE Phases - 105A Power Stage

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

2 SOC Phase - 60A Power Stage

For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control

1 Misc Phases - 30A Intelligent POL

Provide stable power for CPU featured PCIe lanes

PCIe 5.0 Design

PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Connector

The PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot supports the latest M.2 2280 form factor.

• PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Bandwidth - 64 Gb/s - 2x Bandwidth

*Theoretical Bandwidth

EXPO & XMP Support

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Overclocking Up to 6400 and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that the memory overclocking capability is able up to 6400 and beyond. All users need to do for achieving this extreme memory performance boost is to ensure that their DDR5 memory modules are AMD EXPO™/ Intel® XMP capable, the EXPO/XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

*Memory overclocking and XMP profile support may vary depending on hardware configuration.

Gigabyte Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design

Programmable Mode

GIGABYTE's exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and control Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.

• Unlocked Native DDR5
• 100% Compatible
• Lower CAS Latency
• Higher Frequency Compatible

Unlock DDR5 Voltage

DDR4

DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range.

Native DDR5

Secure Mode

MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDRS memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.

• GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
• Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
• Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
• Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility

*Memory overclocking capability will vary based an users' hardware configuration.

Ultra Durable™ SMD DDR5 Memory Armour

GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless steel shielding design.

• Support Plug / Unplug 5000+ times

Signal Degradation

Improve signal stability and maximize overlocking potential.

• SMD DDR5 - Lower is Better - Up to 2.1x Better

Anti-Plate Bending 130%

• Without Gigabyte Memory Armour - Normal
• Without Gigabyte Memory Armour - Good

SMD Iron Claw

By means of multi-point stainless steel pins penetrating the PCB to increase the strength of the SMD slot to improve the durability.

Shielded Memory Routing

All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

EXPO and XMP Dual Support

GIGABYTE AM5 MB supports both AMD EXPO™ and/or Intel® XMP overclocking memory modules for maximal compatibility. MB will automatically detect both profiles format in SPD, users can choose to enable one of profiles from BIOS menu and easily reach overclocked memory performance.

DDR5 Auto Booster

Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.

AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP 3.0 User Profile

Define and create your own SPD profile into Native, EXPO and XMP 3.0 memory modules. One user-defined profile can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.

• One empty SPD profile can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
• SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database
• Performance Simulation
• Save/Load Profile
• Overclocked Performance
• Profile Clearance

Outstanding Thermal Design

GIGABYTE Motherboards' unparalleled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.

Thermal Design

• Fully Covered Thermal Design
• M.2 Thermal Guard III with Active Cooling
• 12-Layer & 2X Copper PCB Coating
• Hybrid PCH & M.2 Heatsink
• NanoCarbon Baseplate.

NanoCarbon Baseplate

• Base plate made of aluminium instead of traditional iron ensures 3X thermal conductivity.
• A thin layer of NanoCarbon is coated on the base plate through electrostatic adhesion to enhance thermal radiation capability.
• Transfer heat from the back side PCB to the base plate so the NanoCarbon base plate can dissipate heat passively.
• Effectively lowers backside PWM component temperature by 10%.

NanoCarbon Coating

This specialized nanostructure of carbon molecules has extraordinary thermal conductivity.

M.2 Thermal Guard III with Active Cooling

M.2 Thermal Guard III with Active Cooling constructed with 6X optimized heat dissipation surface to prevent throttling and bottleneck that high-speed/ large capacity of M.2 SSDs may cause, especially under heavy workload. The special design of heatsink grooves in the direction of CPU further enhances the in-chassis air flow and optimizes the heat convection efficiency.

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

Cooling Features

• PWM/DC Fan Headers
• Internal Temperature Sensors

High Current Support

Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection

Precision Control

Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve

Dual Curve Mode

Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario

Fan Stop

Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point

Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

Improve Fan Curve UI

We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.

Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode

Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.

Manual Input

For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.

EZ Tuning

Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.

Fan Curve Profile

Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.

Connectivity - 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

Smart Antenna

• 2x signal strength compared to traditional antenna design.
• AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting.

New 6GHz Signal Design

All new antenna supported 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz.

Multiple Angle & Magnetic Base

Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location.

Wi-Fi 6E Bring You the Ultimate VR Experience!

Wi-Fi 6E brings faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and better battery life for VR devices, which means streaming VR games wirelessly from your PC to your VR device offers a lot smoother and has higher quality video.

• Wi-Fi 6E compared to Wi-Fi 5 provide…
• 40% faster speed for smoother gaming/streaming experience
• 50% higher resolution for video game related content
• Better battery life for VR devices

Wi-Fi 6E Advantage

Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current Wi-Fi environment nowadays because too many devices all use existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection and slower speed. Wi-Fi 6E is extended standard to Wi-Fi 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz band that it provides not only brand new frequency to transfer data, but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With Wi-Fi 6E, users can enjoy faster connection and stronger signal than before.

Intel 2.5GbE LAN

First Adopter on 2.5GbE LAN Onboard

2x Faster than Ever

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Front USB-C® 20Gb/s

Connecting the Future - Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

• SuperSpeed 20Gb/s - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Up to 10Gb/s - Upto 2x Faster

*Theoretical Bandwidth

USB-C® 10Gb/s with DP Alt Mode

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode

DisplayPort™ over USB Type-C® enables the delivery of full DisplayPort A/V performance (driving monitor resolutions of 4K and beyond), SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 10Gbps data transition and power delivery with the convenience of reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

Hi-Fi Audio

True High-Fidelity Music (Realtek ALC4080)

Paired with Realtek's latest ALC4080 Codec, playback for surround sound audio and DSD enabled music are easier than ever.

DTS :X® Ultra

Recreates an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based and object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS® codecs.

DTS Sound Unbound (DTS Sound Unbound needs the latest Windows fixes in the Windows 10, please upgrade your Windows 10 OS to Win10 Build 18898 or later versions.) leverage Microsoft Spatial, enabling the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and accurate localization.

Personalization

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

UEFI BIOS

Friendly User Interface

The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

My Favourites

Add constantly used items into the favourite menu for quick access.

Storage Information

Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.

Changelog

List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.

Intuitive Load Line Curve

Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

Gigabyte Control Center

GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.

• Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
• Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
• Modularized control components only for installed hardware
• Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products

Multi-Key

A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.

RGB Switch

Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.

Direct-To-BIOS

Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.

Safe Mode

Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.

DIY Friendly

EZ-Latch

With GIGABYTE EZ-Latch, you can DIY your PC in no time, quick and easy.

PCIe EZ-Latch

Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.

M.2 EZ-Latch

Attach and remove your M.2 module with ease.

This Changes Everything.

From this New Platform, You Can See the Future

• Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor, AMD Socket AMS motherboard 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
• 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 PCle' 5.0. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalize your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDRS memory with AMD EXPO technology

Easy Overclocking Game On*

Get into the game faster with AMD EXPO™ Technology