Asus TUF Gaming B650-PLUS Motherboard

Asus TUF Gaming B650-PLUS AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard

Overview:

TUF GAMING B650-PLUS
ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. Aesthetically, this model incorporates rugged off-black and geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF GAMING series.

Features:

Teamed Power Stages
12+2 power stages are each rated to handle 60 amperes, combining high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package to deliver power, efficiency and stable performance for all compatible AMD processors.

8+4 PIN ProCool Power Connectors
Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.

TUF Chokes
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF Capacitors
The TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X-longer lifespan than standard motherboard capacitors.

Digi+ VRM
The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

DRAM Overclocking Performance
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With TUF GAMING B650 motherboards, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they’re from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

DDR5 DOMINANCE
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, TUF GAMING B650 motherboards are primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO ) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

PCIe 5.0 Support
TUF GAMING B650 motherboards also feature one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps, and all M.2 slots support for NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

Comprehensive Fan Controls
TUF GAMING B650 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

• Multiple Temperature Source
• AIO Water-Cooling
• Smart Fan Protection
• 4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.

Connectivity
TUF-GAMING B650 motherboards reach new heights of performance potential with the latest version of PCI Express, while an arsenal of USB ports includes three Type-C connections, and Thunderbolt (USB4 ) expands compatibility and bandwidth even further.

• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
• PCIe 5.0
• Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
• USB4 Support

Easy PC DIY
The TUF GAMING line offers easy setup for all builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem grants compatibility, while Armoury Crate has Fan Xpert 4, hardware info, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, RGB options and peripheral settings. This platform has intuitive tools to build and optimize dream rigs.

• TUF Gaming Alliance
• TUF Protection
• Easy Configuration

Build With Confidence
TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF GAMING Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

about TUF Gaming ecosystem

• Safeslot Core+ & SafeDIMM
• ESD Guards
• TUF LANGuard
• Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel

Safeslot Core+ & SafeDIMM
SafeSlot Core+ is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

ESD Guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge – greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.

TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel
TUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan thats three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws.

Removable Captive Screws
Specialized M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere in your case during M.2 heatsink removal.

Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components – CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices – are functioning normally during startup.

Immersive Gaming
TUF GAMING B650 motherboards provide a feature-packed high-performance gaming package, with ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS Gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached gear to personalize your gaming atmosphere.

• Networking
• AI Noise Cancelation
• Audio
• Lighting
• 2.5 Gb Ethernet

2.5 Gb Ethernet
2.5 Gb on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with a bandwidth improvement of up to 2.5X. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound
The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF GAMING B650 motherboards features an unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out and a 103dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality.

DTS Audio Processing
DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.

• Music Mode
• Movie Mode
• Game Mode
• Custom Audio
• Gen 2 RGB headers

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers will support up to 500 LEDs on Gen 2 RGB devices, empowering Aura Sync to automatically tailor lighting effects across your whole system. The new headers also offer full backward compatibility with existing Aura Sync gear.

From this new platform, you can see the future
Build your next rig with an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor and ASUS TUF GAMING motherboards to experience advanced performance. With up to 16 “Zen 4” cores and 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.7GHz, and 80MB cache, the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series keeps you ahead of the game.
Youll also gain access to new features for gamers with AMD Socket AM5, from the speed of DDR5 memory to the increased bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors and AMD socket AM5 motherboards are unlocked for overclocking to personalize your experience. Gain even more performance when you overclock your DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO technology.

Specifications:

Product Code	ASUS TUF GAMING B650-PLUS
CPU	AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
	Desktop Processors
Chipset	AMD B650
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5
	6400+(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5400(OC) / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 ECC & Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
	Dual Channel Memory Architecture
	Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO )
	OptiMem II
	* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration
	** Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
Graphics	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI port
	* Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
	** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
	*** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
Expansion Slots	> AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors* <
	1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)
	> AMD B650 Chipset <
	1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
	2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 slots
Storage	> Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports <
	> AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors <
	M.2_1 slot (Key M), type
	2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
	M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
	> AMD B650 Chipset <
	M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
	** M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. PCIEX16_2 will be suspended once M.2_3 is populated.
Ethernet	1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
	TUF LANGuard
USB	> Rear USB (Total 8 ports) <
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C )
	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C )
	4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
	> Front USB (Total 7 ports) <
	1 x USB 3.2Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C )
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
	2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
	– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
	– Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
	> Audio Features <
	– Audio Shielding
	– Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
	– Premium audio capacitors
	– Dedicated audio PCB layers
	– Audio cover
	– Unique de-pop circuit
	* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
	** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C )
	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C )
	4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI port
	1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
	5 x Audio jacks
	1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Internal I/O Connectors	> Fan and Cooling related <
	1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
	1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
	1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
	4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
	> Power related <
	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
	1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
	1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
	> Storage related <
	3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	> USB <
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
	2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
	> Miscellaneous <
	3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
	1 x Aura RGB header(s)
	1 x Clear CMOS header
	1 x COM Port header
	1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
	20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
	1 x Thunderbolt (USB4 ) header
Special Features	> ASUS TUF PROTECTION <
	– DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
	– Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
	– ESD Guards
	– TUF LANGuard
	– Overvoltage Protection
	– SafeSlot Core+
	– Stainless-Steel Back I/O
	> ASUS Q-Design <
	– M.2 Q-Latch
	– Q-DIMM
	– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
	– Q-Slot
	> ASUS Thermal Solution <
	– M.2 heatsink
	– VRM heatsink design
	> ASUS EZ DIY <
	– BIOS FlashBack button
	– BIOS FlashBack LED
	– ProCool
	– Pre-mounted I/O shield
	– SafeDIMM
	> Aura Sync <
	– Aura RGB header(s)
	– Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
Software Features	> ASUS Exclusive Software <
	Armoury Crate
	– Aura Creator
	– Aura Sync
	– Fan Xpert 4
	– Power Saving
	– Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
	AI Suite 3
	– TurboV EVO
	– DIGI+ VRM
	– PC Cleaner
	TUF GAMING CPU-Z
	DTS Audio Processing
	Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
	WinRAR
	> UEFI BIOS <
	ASUS EZ DIY
	– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	– ASUS EZ Flash 3
	– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Operating System	Windows 11
	Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )