The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AM4 Motherboard (rev. 1.3) delivers robust performance, modern connectivity, and strong build quality for gamers and PC builders seeking a compact yet capable platform. The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AM4 Motherboard supports AMD Ryzen™ processors and provides essential features like PCIe 4.0, dual M.2 storage, and advanced cooling options for gaming and productivity systems.
Powerful Compatibility and Performance
Built on the AMD B550 chipset, this motherboard supports a wide range of Ryzen™ CPUs — from 3000 series to 5000 series — ensuring performance across gaming and creative workloads. Dual‑channel DDR4 memory support with four DIMM slots lets you install up to 128 GB of high‑speed RAM for smooth multitasking and system responsiveness.
Dual M.2 & PCIe 4.0 Support
The board’s PCIe 4.0 x16 slot offers full bandwidth for modern graphics cards, while dual M.2 slots ensure fast NVMe SSD performance. One M.2 slot provides PCIe 4.0 speeds directly from the CPU, and the second offers PCIe 3.0 performance from the chipset for flexible storage options.
Enhanced Build Quality and Connectivity
Featuring RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting support, Smart Fan 5 cooling controls, and a Q‑Flash Plus BIOS update feature that lets you update firmware without CPU or memory installed, this motherboard is tailored for both beginners and experienced builders. Integrated Gigabit LAN ensures stable networking for online gaming and streaming.
Designed for Compact Gaming Builds
The micro‑ATX form factor of the B550M AORUS ELITE lets you build powerful small‑form‑factor PCs without sacrificing performance or upgrade paths. The reinforced PCIe slot and Ultra Durable components provide long‑term reliability, while Smart Fan 5 and hybrid fan headers allow optimized cooling based on system needs.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Brand: Gigabyte
- Model: B550M AORUS ELITE (rev. 1.3)
- Chipset: AMD B550
- Form Factor: Micro‑ATX
- CPU Socket: AM4, Supports AMD Ryzen™ 3000 / 4000G / 5000 Series CPUs (Rev. 1.3 design)
- Memory:
- 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots (Dual Channel)
- Up to 128 GB DDR4 (OC support varies by memory)
- PCIe Expansion:
- 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
- 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Storage:
- 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 slot
- 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 slot
- 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports
- LAN: Realtek GbE LAN
- Audio: High Definition Audio with High‑Quality Audio Capacitors
- USB Connectivity: Rear and front USB 3.2 Gen1 / USB 2.0 ports (varies by board)
- Video Outputs: Rear HDMI & DVI for APUs (when supported)
- Cooling: Smart Fan 5 with hybrid fan headers & FAN STOP
- Lighting: RGB FUSION 2.0 with LED headers
- BIOS: Q‑Flash Plus supported
- Color: Black



