ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI Motherboard AMD AM5 Socket — DDR5 Support, PCIe 5.0 x16 & M.2 Slots, Wi-Fi 6E, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Aura Sync RGB, Robust Cooling with Heatsinks, BIOS FlashBack™, USB 10Gbps Type-C, Gaming Ready

General Information

The ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. It features AM5 socket, DDR5 memory support, and PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU support, making it ideal for gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and high-end desktops.

With ProCool power delivery, VRM thermal armor, and TUF Gaming features, this board provides a reliable foundation for stable performance and easy upgrades.

CPU & Socket

• Socket: AM5 – supports:
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series (Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3+)
  • AMD EPYC™, Threadripper™ (if compatible)
• Chipset: AMD B650 – mid-range chipset with full PCIe 5.0 support
• Memory Support:
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture
  • Max Capacity: 256GB (4x 64GB)
  • Speeds: Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and AEMP
  • Types: Non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered DDR5
  • Features:
    • AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) for easy overclocking
    • DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility

Graphics & Display Output

• Integrated Graphics: Supports AMD Radeon Graphics (based on CPU)
• Display Outputs (Back Panel):
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR)
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 – supports 8K@30Hz
• Multi-Monitor Support:
  • Can drive up to 2 displays simultaneously (HDMI + DP)
• Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.

Expansion & Connectivity

• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 mode)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.)
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – for additional cards
• Storage Options:
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:
    • M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)
    • M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)
    • M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA (max 64 Gbps)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives
• RAID Support:
  • AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology – supports RAID 0/1/5/10
  • M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot

Networking & Wireless

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN – wired gigabit connectivity
  • ASUS LANGuard – enhanced network protection
  • Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot
• Wireless:
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – 2x2 dual-band (2.4/5/6GHz)
  • Bluetooth v5.3 – low-energy connectivity
• Software Support:
  • Compatible with ASUS App Center and ASUS Control Center

USB Ports

• Rear I/O:
  • 4 x USB 10Gbps (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps
  • 2 x USB 2.0
• Front Panel Headers:
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 x USB 5Gbps ports)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 header (supports 2 x USB 2.0 ports)
  • 1 x USB Type-C header (supports up to 5Gbps)

Cooling & Thermal Management

• Fan Control:
  • Smart Fan 6 – automatic fan curve optimization
  • 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• M.2 Cooling:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink for NVMe SSDs
  • Prevents throttling under heavy load

RGB & Lighting

• RGB Headers:
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with ASUS Aura Sync
  • 1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects
• Control Software:
  • ASUS Aura Sync – customizable lighting effects and synchronization

Protection & Build Quality

• ASUS 5X Protection III:
  • DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOS
  • ESD Guards – protection against electrostatic discharge
  • LANGuard – network surge protection
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • SafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slot
  • Stainless-steel back I/O shield
• Build Material:
  • High-quality PCB with 6-layer design
  • Reinforced chassis and connectors

Special Features

• ASUS Q-Design:
  • Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memory
  • EZ-Latch – tool-less M.2 and PCIe slot
  • Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design
  • Q-Connector – simplified cable routing
  • Q-Dashboard – system monitoring
• ASUS EZ DIY:
  • BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPU
  • Clear CMOS button
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal
• ASUS Thermal Solution:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink
  • VRM heatsink design