Asus ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI, AMD B850, AM5, ATX, 4 DDR5, HDMI, DP, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, PD 30W, RGB, 5x M.2

The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi is engineered to harness the full potential of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors.

Featuring PCIe® 5.0 support, AI Overclocking, AI Networking II, and AEMP, setup is streamlined while performance is maximized. One USB4® Type-C port and WiFi 7 with Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ensure top-tier connectivity, while robust heatsinks keep M.2 drives cool under heavy loads. This motherboard not only meets the demands of gaming and professional applications but also delivers the power and connectivity essential for advanced AI PC applications.
 

• AMD B850-E ATX motherboard
• 16+2+2 power stages
• Dynamic OC Switcher
• Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP
• WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
• Five M.2 slots
• PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim
• One USB4® port
• USB 20Gbps Type-C® with PD 3.0 up to 30W
• ASUS AI Advisor
• AI Overclocking
• AI Networking II
• Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Asus AI Advisor – Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.
• AI Overclocking – ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits.
• AI Networking II – AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

• Dynamic OC Switcher – Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking.
• Core Flex – Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock, power, and thermals in creative new ways. In its simplest form, you can maximize base clock during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce CPU core frequency as temperature or current increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate power, current, and temperature limits independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
• PBO Enhancement – AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher

Memory

• DDR5 Domination – The Strix B850-E is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support.
• AEMP – ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.

• Dual ProCool Power Connectors – ProCool connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines.
• 16+2+2 Power Stages – The VRM features 16+ 2+ 2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 90 amps
• Alloy Chokes and Durable Capacitors – Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
• Eight-Layer PCB – A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

• M.2 Backplate – An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
• M.2 Heatsinks – Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
• VRM Heatsink Array – Two thick VRM heatsinks are connected by a heatpipe, sharing cooling capacity across VRMs and providing ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors.
• CPU Fan Headers – A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.
• AIO Pump Fan Header – A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
• 4-Pin Fan Headers – The Strix B850-E features five chassis fan headers, each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

• WIFI 7 – The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna – Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.
• Realtek 5Gb Ethernet – Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.
• PCIe 5.0 – Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B850-E offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support.
• USB4® Port – The USB4® port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. External display support reaches up to 4K output.
• USB 20Gbps – The Strix B850-E comes loaded with one USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors for speedy data transfers up to 20Gbps. While it is located on the rear I/O and supports Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology, enabling rapid device charging up to 30W.
• USB Wattage Watcher  – USB Wattage Watcher allows users to monitor the current wattage delivered to a device connected to the USB 20Gbps Type-C® rear I/O port. With USB Wattage Watcher, users can glance at their device's charging wattage in real-time and check on their device’s Fast-Charging status.
• Dolby Atmos – ROG and Dolby have partnered to bring superior gaming audio quality to users. Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels, which enables immersive three-dimensional audio to be perceived from above, below and around the listener.
• SupremeFX – ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix B850-E implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.

• PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim – With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.
• M.2 Q-Release – The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch* to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.
• M.2 Q-Slide – This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.
• New M.2 Q-Latch – The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press.
• Q-Antenna – With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.
• Q-Code – The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.
• Start Button – This convenient button removes the need to manually jump hard-to-reach pins during testing and troubleshooting.
• 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. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed–even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.
• Clear CMOS & BIOS FlashBack – The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. BIOS FlashBack is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

• BIOS Q-Dashboard – Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.
• UEFI BIOS Full HD – The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

• Asus GlideX – ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
• HWiNFO – HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices, and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.
• Asus Driver Hub – ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
• AIDA64 Extreme – The ROG Strix B850-E includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.
• Armoury Crate – Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate's Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

• Undeniably ROG Strix – Diagonal slats, brushed aluminum, and bold RGB have become hallmarks of the ROG aesthetic, and the Strix B850-E bears all of them with pride. But for this generation, translucent diffusers line the I/O shroud and the Q-Release array, softly contrasting the metallic heatsinks nearby. 
• Outshine The Competition – ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.