GIGABYTE B650 Aorus Elite AX ICE DDR5 AMD Motherboard ( White )
MPN GIGABYTE-B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-ICE · Brand Gigabyte · ATX
The GIGABYTE B650 Aorus Elite AX ICE is a white ATX motherboard for AMD AM5 processors, featuring DDR5 support up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and a robust 12+2+2 phase VRM
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Overview
The GIGABYTE B650 Aorus Elite AX ICE is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset, designed to pair with AMD Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 8000 series processors via the AM5 socket. Its all-white aesthetic sets it apart in the Aorus lineup, making it a natural fit for clean, high-contrast builds. Power delivery is handled by a 12+2+2 phase digital VRM solution, providing stable voltage regulation for demanding CPU workloads. Memory support extends across four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 192 GB total (48 GB per DIMM), with speeds officially supported up to DDR5-8000 MT/s (OC) and compatibility with both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles. Storage options are comprehensive: a primary M.2 slot (M2A_CPU) supports PCIe 5.0 x4 SSDs when paired with Ryzen 7000 processors, while two additional M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4, with all slots accommodating up to 25110 form-factor drives. An M.2 Thermal Guard is included to help maintain SSD temperatures under sustained loads. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out storage, and RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations are supported for both NVMe and SATA devices. Networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip alongside a Realtek Wi-Fi 6E module (RTL8852CE) supporting the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 160 MHz channel width and Bluetooth 5.3. The rear panel delivers extensive connectivity including one USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5 mm audio jack cluster. An internal USB Type-C header supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s) for front-panel cases. Three addressable RGB Gen2 headers and one standard RGB header are board for lighting customisation. Smart Fan 6 technology manages up to six fan/pump headers with hybrid control and FAN STOP support. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU or memory installed. Verified Specifications: - Socket: AMD AM5 - Chipset: AMD B650 - CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 Series - Form Factor: ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 192 GB, DDR5-4400 to DDR5-8000(OC) MT/s; AMD EXPO & Intel XMP - Storage: 1× PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, 4× SATA 6 Gb/s - Networking: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN + Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (RTL8852CE) + Bluetooth 5.3 - Rear USB: 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 5× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4× USB 2.0 - Display Output: 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 3840×2160@144 Hz), 1× HDMI 2.1 (up to 4096×2160@60 Hz) - Audio: Realtek HD Audio CODEC, up to 7.1-channel - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| CPU Type | AMD Socket AM5, support for:AMD RyzenTM 7000/ RyzenTM 8000 Series Processors* Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information |
| Lan | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| USB | CPU:- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelCPU + USB 2.0 Hub:- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panelChipset:- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel |
| Bios | 1 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® Audio CODECHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 8000(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6666(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/5600(OC)/5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Bundle Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.Chipset:- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2) |
| Unique Features | Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.Support for Q-FlashSupport for Q-Flash Plus |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@144 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 SSDs:- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 SSDs:- AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs- AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devicesRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x Q-Flash Plus button2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)jk1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI port1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header3 x system fan headers1 x system fan/water cooling pump header3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers1 x RGB LED strip header3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)1 x reset button1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Wireless Communication Module | Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands- BLUETOOTH 5.3- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) |
