Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX Amd B550 Socket Am4 Mini Itx B550I AORUS PRO AX

Best Choice for Small but Powerful PC
B550I AORUS PRO AX is a mini-ITX motherboard perfect for building a small form factor PC for people who demands higher performance but also cares about aesthetics. The compact yet powerful pc delivers amazing performance with the latest CPU, graphic card and blazing fast connectivity. It also equips with comprehensive thermal solution to keep it cool under heavy workload. Performance is not compromised by its size.

ULTIMATE POWER DESIGN
To fully support the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, B550 motherboards equip with the ultimate power solution which is true direct, digital and multiple phases. After countless experiments and testing, GIGABYTE presents the unbeatable B550 motherboards for enthusiast. No Compromise and never stop to achieve higher.

550I AORUS PRO AX motherboard uses an pure digital CPU power design which includes a digital PWM Controller and a total 6+2 phases for Vcore and SOC, is capable of providing 90A from each phase and a total of 720A power design. With 8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision and stability in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum overclocking performance from 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors.

GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
GIGABYTE realize that customer won't stop chasing a better computing performance. We take care of it and implement on products. Protective and optimized memory trace enhance the performance. Faster read and write are needed to save time and improve efficiency. We offer plenty of M.2 storage with thermal guards to ensure unthrottled read and write. In advance, adopting PCIe 4.0 ready components get the B550 motherboards easier to upgrade.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION
Unthrottled performance is guaranteed by the advanced thermal solution which including Extended VRM Heatsink, Heatpipe, Thermal Guards, and Baseplate. B550 motherboards are cool on MOSFETs and M.2 SSDs even on full loading. It provides lower temperatures for enthusiasts and professional gamers.

Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
A high-end product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. B550 motherboards provide all next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

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 two times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking. It�s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet.

New Introduce Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module
Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, 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.

- All new antenna supported dual band 802.11ax/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz. better signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
- AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
- Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location

Dual HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3 Support
HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48 Gb/s of bandwidth � twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3 support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. B550 motherboards are equipped with high quality audio components such as Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors to provide a superb audio experience. The exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio certified, meaning that the product is capable of reproducing frequencies up to 40kHz or above which ensures user with the best audio quality at all times.

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes
All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
B550 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 and offer the option to control onboard, external light strips, and/or AORUS devices with RGB/ Addressable RGB LEDs to make your PC unique and stylish.

ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP
Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy. With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from the keyboard and monitor of their PC.

ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high standard of manufactured process. Needless to say, we use the best, high quality components on B550 motherboards and reinforce each part of components to be solid and durable.

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

Ultra Durable Memory Armor
AORUS' exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.

Solid Pin Power Connectors
B550I AORUS PRO AX feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you�re good to go!

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B550 motherboards bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats�keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

APP CENTER
GIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep updated with the latest utilities and drivers version.

EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.

System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats�keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

BIOS



ACPI version



5.0


BIOS memory size



256 Mbit


BIOS type



UEFI AMI


Clear CMOS jumper



Yes


Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version



2.7


System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version



2.7


Expansion slots



Number of M.2 (M) slots



2


PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots



1


Features



Audio chip



Realtek ALC1220-VB


Audio output channels



7.1 channels


Component for



Nettop


Motherboard chipset



AMD B550


Motherboard chipset family



AMD


Motherboard form factor



mini ITX


PC health monitoring



Fan, Temperature, Voltage


Windows operating systems supported



Windows 10 x64


Graphics



HDCP



Yes


Maximum graphics card memory



16000 MB


Maximum resolution



5120 x 2880 Pixels


Number of displays supported



3


Internal I/O



12V power connector



Yes


ATX Power connector (24-pin)



Yes


CPU fan connector



Yes


Front panel audio connector



Yes


Front panel connector



Yes


Number of chassis fan connectors



2


Number of SATA III connectors



4


RGB LED pin header



Yes


USB 2.0 connectors



1


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors



1


Logistics data



Harmonized System (HS) code



84733020


Memory



ECC



Yes


Maximum internal memory



64 GB


Memory channels



Dual-channel


Memory slots type



DIMM


Non-ECC



Yes


Number of memory slots



2


Supported memory clock speeds



2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3333, 3600, 4000, 4400, 4600, 5000


Supported memory types



DDR4-SDRAM


Unbuffered memory



Yes


Network



Bluetooth



Yes


Bluetooth version



5.0


Ethernet interface type



2.5 Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN



Yes


Wi-Fi



Yes


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)


Other features



Weight



790 g


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.69 kg


Packaging content



Bundled software



Norton Internet Security (OEM) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility


Processor



Compatible processor series



3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 3, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 5, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen� 9


Maximum number of SMP processors



1


Processor manufacturer



AMD


Processor socket



Socket AM4


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



1.3 kg


Product Depth



17 cm


Product Height



7.8 cm


Product Width



17 cm


Rear panel I/O ports



DisplayPort version



1.4


DisplayPorts quantity



1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



1


HDMI ports quantity



2


HDMI version



2.1


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity



4


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity



1


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity



1


Storage controllers



RAID levels



0, 1, 10


Supported storage drive interfaces



M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA


Vendor information



Brand Name


Gigabyte


Warranty



1 Year(s)