Gigabyte B850 A Elite WiFi 7 ATX Motherboard AMD Socket AM5 — AMD B850 Chipset, Supports Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series CPUs, 4x DDR5 DIMM up to 8200 MT/s OC, PCIe 5.0, 3x M.2 Slots, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 2, RGB Fu

General Information

The Gigabyte B850 A Elite WiFi 7 is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for AMD AM5 platform builds, supporting the latest Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. It features PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU support, DDR5-8200+ OC speeds, Wi-Fi 7, and advanced cooling, making it ideal for gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and high-end desktops.

With robust power delivery, M.2 Thermal Guard Ext., and Gigabyte Q-Design features, this board provides a reliable foundation for overclocking, multi-drive setups, and future-proof builds.

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: AM5 – supports:
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, 7000 series (Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3+)
  • AMD EPYC™, Threadripper™ (if compatible)
• Chipset: AMD B850 – mid-to-high-end 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 8200+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and XMP
  • Types: Non-ECC, ECC, CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM)
  • Features:
    • AMD EXPO and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 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 4K@60Hz
• 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 or x8/x8 modes)
  • Multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.)
• 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 (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_1 slot disables when USB4 ports are used
  • Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports

Networking & Wireless

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Realtek® 2.5 GbE LAN – wired gigabit connectivity
  • Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot
• Wireless:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) – 2x2 dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
  • Max transfer rate: up to 5.8 Gbps
  • Supports 320MHz bandwidth
  • Windows 11 22H2 or later required for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality
• Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth 5.4 – for wireless peripherals and audio
• Software Support:
  • Compatible with Gigabyte App Center and Gigabyte Control Center

USB Ports

• Rear I/O:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)
• Front Panel Headers:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports)

Cooling & Thermal Management

• VRM Heatsinks:
  • Large VRM heatsink for stable power delivery
  • PCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation
• Fan Control:
  • AI-based Fan Xpert 4 – 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 Thermal Guard Ext. for all M.2 slots – prevents throttling under heavy load

RGB & Lighting

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

Protection & Build Quality

• Gigabyte 5X Protection:
  • 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

• Gigabyte Q-Design:
  • Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memory
  • EZ-Latch – tool-less M.2 and PCIe slot
  • Wi-Fi EZ-Plug – quick antenna installation
  • 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