Description
Built for AMD Ryzen desktop processors, the ASUS PRIME B650EM-A WIFI brings together a durable power design, layered cooling and smart tuning tools on a compact mATX platform. It is designed to give PC builders and everyday users a stable, high-performing foundation with the software, firmware and connectivity features needed to support demanding, modern PC applications.
Features
Connectivity and Expansion
- PCIe 5.0 support for graphics card and M.2 storage
- DDR5 memory support
- Front panel USB Type-C connector
- 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- WiFi 6 wireless support
Intelligent Control
- AMD Precision Boost Overdrive PRO adjusts CPU current and voltage budget to unlock added performance
- Algorithm-based tuning leverages the motherboard's power solution to raise performance further
Cooling
- Multiple onboard heatsinks paired with several fan headers to help maintain lower system temperatures under heavy workloads
- M.2 heatsink covers the M.2_1 slot to help shield attached SSDs from throttling, secured with a captive screw
Robust Power Design
- Digital Power Design engineered to reliably supply high-core-count AMD processors
- 6+2 phase power design using discrete MOSFETs for stable, efficient power delivery to the CPU
Outstanding Audio
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Audio shielding separates analog and digital circuitry to reduce interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers keep left and right audio channels isolated for consistent sound
- Premium audio capacitors deliver warm, natural tone with clear detail
Specifications
Processor Support
- AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors
Chipset
- AMD B650 Chipset
Memory
- 4 x DIMM slots, DDR5, up to 256GB
- Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors
- ECC and Non-ECC un-buffered memory supported
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
Graphics Output
- 2 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
Expansion Slots
- Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- Ryzen 8000 Series: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
- AMD B650 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
Storage
- Total of 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots vary in PCIe generation and speed depending on installed CPU series
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
RAID Support
- AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
- Ryzen 9000 Series: RAID 0/1/5/10
- Ryzen 8000 Series: RAID 0/1
- Ryzen 7000 Series: RAID 0/1/10
Networking
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
- WiFi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands
- Bluetooth v5.4
USB Ports
- Rear: 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- Front: 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-C header, 1 x USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers supporting 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- USB Type-C power delivery output up to 5V/3A
Audio
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
- Audio shielding, premium audio capacitors and dedicated audio PCB layers
- HD audio module in the front panel required for 7.1 surround sound output
Back Panel I/O Ports
- 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
- 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
- 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x WiFi module
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector, 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector
- 3 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers supporting 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
- 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
Special Features
- ASUS 5X Protection III: DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage protection, SafeSlot, Stainless-steel back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design: Q-DIMM, Q-LED Core, Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution: M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY: BIOS FlashBack button, BIOS FlashBack LED
- Aura Sync: Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
Software Features
- ASUS Armoury Crate: Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 2+, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- AI Suite 3, TurboV EVO, DIGI+ VRM, PC Cleaner
- ASUS DriverHub, ASUS CPU-Z
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial), Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial), WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
- UEFI BIOS with ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS
- 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
- WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- 1 x ASUS WiFi moving antenna
- 1 x I/O Shield
- 1 x M.2 rubber package
- 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
- 1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
- Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
- mATX Form Factor
- 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
