The ASUS Prime B650M-A Wi-Fi DDR5 Motherboard supports 5th Gen AMD Processors and AM5 CPU sockets, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCIe 4.0 compatible expansion slots, 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 6 x rear USB ports, 6 x front panel USB header ports, Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, Realtek 7.1 surround sound HD audio codec and a micro-ATX motherboard form factor.
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Features
Prime B650M-A AX6-CSM
AMD B650 Micro-ATX motherboard, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, Wi-Fi 6, DisplayPort, HDMI trade;, SATA 6 Gbps, rear USB 10Gbps Type-A & Type-C® ports, front USB 5Gbps Type-C®, BIOS FlashBack™, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, Aura Sync.
ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME B650M-A AX6-CSM provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimisations via intuitive software and firmware features.
- AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors
- Ultrafast Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, M.2 PCIe 5.0, rear USB 10Gbps Type-A & Type-C® ports, front USB 5Gbps Type-C®
- ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimisations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
- Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
- CEC Tier II ready
- ASUS Control Centre Express: Real-time IT monitoring and management software for enhanced data protection
Parts
- DP
- HDMI trade;
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- USB 2.0
- USB 5Gbps
- 1Gb Ethernet
- USB 10Gbps Type-A + Type-C®
- Wi-Fi 6
- Audio
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@ x16)
ASUS Safe Slot Core+
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@ x1)
- Audio Features
Premium audio capacitors
Audio Shielding
Dedicated audio PCB layers
- 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
- 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
- AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ Desktop Processors
- 1 x Front USB 5Gbps header
- 1 x Front USB 5Gbps Type-C®
- 3 x M.2 slots
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x2) (bottom)
- AMD B650 Chipset
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 1 x Front USB 5Gbps header
- 2 x Front USB 2.0 headers
ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial programme designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organisation to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Centre Express - server-grade IT management software.
* Lifecycle support, programme offering and supply status may vary by region. Please consult your local sales representative for more information.
ASUS Control Centre Express
ASUS Control Centre Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Centre Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimised solution for your business needs.
Optimise IT Endpoint Management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely
Automate IT Maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility
Securely Manage All of Endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices
Flexibility
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME B650 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximise productivity.
Intelligent Control
PBO Enhancement
CPU Performance Boost
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.
Power Saving
All-Around Energy Efficiency
The Power Saving function contains several settings can easily optimise power consumption and maximise energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.
Fan Xpert 2+
Flexible Cooling Controls
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces chassis fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
Digi+ VRM Control
Precise Digital Power Control
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Advanced Mode
Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.
Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.
ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
EZ Mode
Quick and Simple Setup
EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.
Cooling
Prime B650 series are engineered with multiple onboard heatsink and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
Heatsink
VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads
VRM heatsink and thermal pad improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance.
Cooler by Design
Prime B650 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.
Multiple Temperature Sources
Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimise cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.
AIO Pump Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
Smart Protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Six-Layer PCB Design
Multiple PCB layers optimise heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
Performance
The PRIME B650 series is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of AMD processors. ASUS B650 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.
Memory
DDR5 Performance Enhancement
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of PRIME motherboards. With the PRIME B650M-A AX6-CSM, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.
For entry-level modules without EXPO™ memory support, we’ve got you covered.
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the PRIME B650M-A AX6-CSM 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.
ASUS OptiMem II
Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software
Storage
PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support
PRIME B650M-A AX6-CSM offers a total of three M.2 slots, the first one supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
** The M.2_3 slot is on the bottom side of the PCB which supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode.
Connectivity
PCIe 4.0 Slot
Prime B650 motherboards offer PCIe 4.0 Slot connectivity for the GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.
Rear & Front USB Type-C®
A full complement of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 5Gbps Type-C® connector and a rear USB 10Gbps Type-C® port, providing ultimate flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds.
WiFi 6
The WiFi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax. Perhaps more importantly for users, it's optimised for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic.
Customisation
The PRIME B650 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customise your system to create a uniquely personal look.
Outstanding Audio
Combined Onboard Features Deliver Elevated Audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Audio Shielding
Audio shielding ensures precision analogue/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.
Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.
Premium Audio Capacitors
Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Personalisation
Aura Sync
Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
- Static
- Breathing
- Strobing
- Rainbow
- Colour Cycle
- Starry Night
- Music Effect
- Smart
Addressable Gen 2 Headers
The addressable Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.
- 500M Deep-learning database
- Audio Input/output
- High Fidelity
- Minimal Performance Impact
Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customised Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so that you never miss updates of interest to the ASUS community.
DIY-Friendly
Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
- No CPU Detected - Fast blinking 4 Hz (0.25s)
- No VGA Detected - Slow blinking 1/2 Hz (2s)
- No Boot Device Detected - Very slow blinking 1/8 Hz (8s)
- Installation Completed - Solid light
BIOS FlashBack™
BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply 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 a memory or a CPU installed.
SafeSlot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.
- Strengthened solder points around the PCIe and DIMM pins.
- Metal inserts keep graphics cards properly aligned during installation.
- The metal side-panels feature hooks that firmly clasp the slot body.
Overvoltage Protection
World-Class Circuit-Protecting Power Design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O
3X Corrosion-Resistance for Greater Durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.
1000+ Compatible Devices and Components
The Prime B650 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components and our memory support list identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.
8000+ Validation Hours
Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.
Temperature and Humidity Tests
Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.
Thermal Measurement Tests
Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.
Insertion Tests
Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.
Aging Tests
Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.
Power-Consumption Tests
Checked for world-class energy efficiency.
Temperature and DC Margin Tests
Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with voltages fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.
Thermal-Shock Tests
Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.
Non-Operation Shock Tests
Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.
Burn-In Tests
Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.
Installation Tests
Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.
Drop Tests
Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.
Salt and Spray Tests
Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.
This Changes Everything. From This New Platform, You Can See the Future
Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series processor and PRIME B650M-A AX6-CSM 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 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.
- 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
- 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
Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
