ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus WiFi7 mATX Motherboard

BRAND-NEW SEALED ~ 1 YEAR WARRANTY Expert Features Ryzen AM5 Compatibility : Built for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors, giving builders a flexible AM5 platform for gaming, creation, and high-performance productivity. 14 + 2 + 1 Power Stages : The premium power solution combines 14 Vcore, 2 SoC, and 1 miscellaneous DrMOS stage, with every stage rated for up to 80A—proper power delivery, not decorative VRM wallpaper. Heavy-Duty Power Hardware : Dual 8-pin ProCool CPU connectors, TUF chokes, Digi+ VRM control, and TUF 5K black metallic capacitors reinforce stability during demanding multicore workloads and tuned gaming builds. DDR5 Up To 8000+ MT/s OC : Four DIMM slots support up to 256GB DDR5 with dual-channel operation, AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP, and compatibility with ECC or non-ECC unbuffered memory. PCIe 5.0 Graphics Support : Ryzen 9000 and 7000 processors unlock PCIe 5.0 x16 operation, while Ryzen 8000 processors operate the primary slot through PCIe 4.0 at x8 or x4 depending on the CPU. Three-M.2 Storage Layout : The board supports three NVMe M.2 drives, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 position with compatible Ryzen 9000 or 7000 processors, plus two PCIe 4.0 positions. Four SATA Ports : Four SATA 6Gbps connectors keep the board friendly to high-capacity hard drives, 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, and storage-heavy gaming or office builds. WiFi 7 Connectivity : The MediaTek MT7925 wireless module supports 2×2 WiFi 7 across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands with up to 160MHz channel bandwidth, alongside Bluetooth 5.4. Important WiFi Compatibility Note : Full WiFi 7 functionality requires Windows 11 version 24H2 or later. Earlier Windows 11 versions operate at WiFi 6E capability, while ASUS lists no Windows 10 driver for the wireless module. 2.5Gb Ethernet : Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard delivers faster wired networking and added protection against electrical surges and static discharge. USB-C 20Gbps Speed : A rear USB-C 20Gbps port handles high-speed external SSDs and modern peripherals, while the front USB-C connector supports data transfer at up to 10Gbps. ALC1220P Gaming Audio : The Realtek ALC1220P codec supports 7.1-channel audio, 120dB playback SNR, 113dB recording SNR, impedance sensing, premium capacitors, dedicated PCB layers, and DTS Audio Processing. Comprehensive Cooling Control : Enlarged VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, a chipset heatsink, CPU and CPU-optional fan headers, an AIO pump header, and three chassis-fan headers help control thermals across the full build. Tool-Free Builder Features : PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-DIMM, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, and a pre-mounted I/O shield reduce installation and troubleshooting drama. TUF Protection Package : SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, ESD Guards, overvoltage protection, stainless-steel rear I/O, and an eight-layer PCB strengthen the board for long gaming sessions and repeated hardware upgrades. AI Cache Boost : With a compatible Ryzen 9000 Series processor, AI Cache Boost optimizes CPU cache and memory pathways for supported local AI and large-language-model workloads. Expert Specs Specification Value Product Name ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-Plus WiFi7 CPU Socket AMD Socket AM5 Supported Processors AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors CPU Compatibility Note Individual processor support should be checked through ASUS’s official CPU support list Chipset AMD B850 Power Solution 14 + 2 + 1 power stages Power-Stage Rating Up to 80A per stage Power-Stage Breakdown 14 × Vcore 80A DrMOS, 2 × SoC 80A DrMOS, and 1 × miscellaneous 80A DrMOS PCB Design Eight-layer PCB CPU Power Connectors 2 × 8-pin +12V ProCool connectors Main Power Connector 1 × 24-pin ATX Power Components TUF chokes, TUF 5K black metallic capacitors, Digi+ VRM, and DrMOS Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM Maximum Memory 256GB Maximum Memory Speed Up to DDR5-8000+ MT/s OC Memory Architecture Dual-channel Supported Memory ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 On-Die ECC Supported by compatible non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 memory Memory Technologies AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile Main PCIe Slot With Ryzen 9000 / 7000 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 slot operating at x16 Main PCIe Slot With Ryzen 8000 PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slot operating at x8 or x4, depending on CPU Secondary Expansion Slot 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1 PCIe Reinforcement ASUS SafeSlot Total M.2 Slots 3 M.2_1 With Ryzen 9000 / 7000 Type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2_1 With Ryzen 8000 Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_2 With Ryzen 9000 / 7000 Type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_2 With Ryzen 8000 Type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 M.2_3 Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Cooling Heatsinks covering two M.2 positions SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6Gbps RAID Technology AMD RAIDXpert2 Ryzen 9000 RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Ryzen 8000 RAID Support RAID 0 and 1 Ryzen 7000 RAID Support RAID 0, 1, and 10 DisplayPort 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 Maximum DisplayPort Output Up to 8K at 30Hz, depending on installed CPU HDMI 1 × HDMI 2.1 Maximum HDMI Output Up to 4K at 60Hz, depending on installed CPU Integrated-Graphics Requirement Display-output capability depends on the installed processor Ethernet 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Ethernet Protection TUF LANGuard Wireless Module MediaTek MT7925 WiFi Standard 2×2 WiFi 7, IEEE 802.11be Wireless Bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz WiFi Channel Width Up to 160MHz WiFi 7 OS Requirement Windows 11 version 24H2 or later for full functionality Earlier Windows 11 Support Windows 11 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2 operate at WiFi 6E capability Windows 10 Wireless Support ASUS states that no Windows 10 driver is available Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4; final version may depend on the wireless module Rear USB Ports 12 total Rear USB-C 20Gbps 1 Rear USB-A 10Gbps 3 Rear USB-A 5Gbps 4 Rear USB-A 2.0 4 Front USB Capacity Up to 6 ports through internal headers Front USB-C 1 × USB 10Gbps connector Front USB-A 5Gbps 1 header supporting 2 ports Front USB 2.0 2 headers supporting 3 ports USB-C Power Output Up to 5V / 3A Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220P 7.1-channel HD audio Audio Amplification Internal headphone and speaker amplifier Playback SNR 120dB Recording SNR 113dB Maximum Playback Quality Up to 32-bit / 192kHz Audio Limitation 32-bit / 192kHz is not supported during 7.1-channel playback due to HDA bandwidth limitations Audio Features Impedance sensing, jack detection, multistreaming, front-panel jack retasking, audio shielding, premium capacitors, dedicated PCB layers, audio cover, and de-pop circuit Audio Processing DTS Audio Processing Rear Audio Jacks 3 CPU Fan Header 1 × 4-pin CPU Optional Fan Header 1 × 4-pin AIO Pump Header 1 × 4-pin Chassis-Fan Headers 3 × 4-pin Addressable RGB Headers 3 × Addressable RGB Gen 2 Additional Headers Chassis intrusion, COM port, front-panel audio, and system-panel headers Rear BIOS Controls BIOS FlashBack button and Clear CMOS button Diagnostic System Q-LED for CPU, DRAM, VGA, and boot device DIY Features M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-DIMM, SafeDIMM, ProCool, and pre-mounted I/O shield Protection Features ESD Guards, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot, TUF LANGuard, and stainless-steel rear I/O Lighting Control ASUS Aura Sync ASUS Software Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 2+, AI Advisor, DriverHub, GlideX, TurboV Core, and TUF Gaming CPU-Z Included Trial Software Adobe Creative Cloud trial, Norton 360 for Gamers 60-day trial, and WinRAR 40-day trial; availability may vary BIOS Features AI Cache Boost, CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, UEFI BIOS EZ Mode, and ASUS MyHotkey BIOS ROM 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability Wake-on-LAN by PME and PXE Included Cables 2 × SATA 6Gbps cables Included Wireless Accessory ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna Included Installation Accessories M.2 rubber package and M.2 SSD screw package Included Extras TUF Gaming sticker Documentation Quick-start guide Operating System Windows 11 Form Factor Micro-ATX Dimensions 24.4 × 24.4cm / 9.6 × 9.6 inches