Motherboards

B450M AORUS ELITE

Model B450M AORUS ELITE

AMD B450 Micro ATX motherboard for Socket AM4 processors, with 4 DDR4 slots (up to 128 GB) and 1 GbE LAN.

Socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD B450
Form factor
Micro ATX
Memory
4 x DDR4, up to 128 GB
LAN
1 GbE

Overview

Highlights

  • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • HDMI, DVI-D Ports for Multiple Display
  • Dual NVMe PCIe Gen3 M.2 Connectors
  • High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
  • RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone LED Light Show Design, Supports Digital LED & RGB LED Strips
  • Realtek GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management

Platform

Socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD B450
Form factor
Micro ATX 24.4 x 24.4 cm
Memory
DDR4
  • 4 DIMM slots
  • Up to 128 GB
  • Up to 3600 MHz (OC)
Dual channel
Processor support
  • AMD Ryzen 5000 series
  • Ryzen 5000 G-series
  • 3rd Gen Ryzen
  • 2nd Gen Ryzen
  • 1st Gen Ryzen
  • 2nd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics
  • 1st Gen Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics
  • Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics processors
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x16(Note)
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, running at x4
  • 1 x PCIe x1 slot
Up to PCIe 3.0
Storage
2 x M.2
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 3.0 x4
LAN
  • Realtek GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless
Not included
Display outputs
1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
AMD
Socket
AM4
Chipset
B450
Form factor
Micro ATX
Memory
DDR4
Series
AORUS
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 series / Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen/ 2nd Gen Ryzen/ 1st Gen Ryzen/ 2nd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ 1st Gen Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
Chipset
AMD B450
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modulesSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.0 version, HDCP 2.2, and HDR.Maximum shared memory of 16 GB(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
Audio
Realtek Audio CODECHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out
Multi-Graphics technology
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies

Networking

LAN
Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)(Note)* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)1 x PCI Express x1 slot(The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Storage interface
Integrated in the CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SOCKET)2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (ASATA3 1/2)Integrated in the Chipset:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD support) (M2B_SOCKET)4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1/2/3)Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

Ports and connectors

USB
Integrated in the CPU:4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panelIntegrated in the Chipset:2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x CPU fan header3 x system fan headers2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x addressable LED strip power select jumpers1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip header1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)1 x serial port header1 x speaker header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x chassis intrusion header
Back panel connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports1 x RJ-45 port2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)6 x audio jacks
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS
1 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for APP Center@BIOSEasyTuneON/OFF ChargeRGB FusionSmart BackupSystem Information ViewerSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software
Operating system
Support for Windows 10 64-bitSupport for Windows 7 64-bit* To support Windows 7 64-bit, you must install an AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge CPU.

Board

Form factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

CPU coolers for AM4

Coolers whose specifications list socket AM4.

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    GIGABYTE

    EAGLE 360

    GP-GIGABYTE EAGLE 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

Cabinets for Micro ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list Micro ATX motherboard support.

Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

Support

Warranty and repairs

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From GIGABYTE

Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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