ASUS PRIME B550M-A/CSM Socket AM4 DDR4 AMD B550 Chipset HDMI DVI VGA M.2 USB 3.1 Micro ATX Motherboard

Manufacturer:   ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number:   PRIME B550M-A/CSM
Manufacturer Website Address:   www.asus.com
Brand Name:   Asus
Product Line:   Prime
Product Model:   B550M-A/CSM
Product Name:   Prime B550M-A/CSM Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information:  

AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX motherboard with dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI/D-Sub/DVI, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and Aura Sync RGB headers support

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, and Fan Xpert 2+
• Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• Aura Sync RGB: Onboard addressable Gen 2 header for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware

PRIME

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime B550 series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

ASUS Corporate Stable Model

ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.

ASUS Control Center Express

ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT endpoint management

Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely

Automate IT maintenance

Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility

Securely manage all of endpoints

Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices

Tune It Your Way

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B550 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work - maximizing your productivity.

Cool to the Core

Prime B550 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads

A VRM heatsink with underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Build on a Solid Foundation

Prime B550 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

PCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps)

Achieve speed with onboard M.2

PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot supports up to 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform.

Product Type:   Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   AMD
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket AM4
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 3
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 9
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 5
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 5 Pro
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 7
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 7 PRO
Processor Supported:   Ryzen 9 PRO

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   2400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3466 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   3600 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   3733 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4133 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4266 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4600 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   2133 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2667 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3333 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   3866 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4000 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4400 MHz (O.C.)
Memory Speed Supported:   4466 MHz (O.C.)

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1
RAID Levels:   10

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Gigabit Ethernet:   Ye

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   3
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   3
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots:   2
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   1

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   6
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:   6
VGA:   Yes
HDMI:   Yes
DVI:   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   4
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   2
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   6
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports:   2
Onboard S/PDIF Header:   Ye

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   Micro ATX
Width:   9.60 (243.84 mm)
Depth:   9.60 (243.84 mm)

Miscellaneous

Brand Compatibility:   AMD
Environmentally Friendly:   Yes
Environmental Certification:   RoH

Warranty

Limited Warranty:   3 Year

Weight:  2.1 

Depth:  10.7

Height:  2.1

Width:  10.3