ASUS PRIME series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series 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. <br><br><b>FLEXIBILITY</b><br><br>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 performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity. <br><br><b>All-Around Energy Efficiency</b><br><br>With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you‘ll enjoy system-wide power savings.The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.<br><br><b>COOLING</b><br><br>PRIME B550 series are engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. <br><br><b>Cooler by Design</b><br><br>PRIME B550 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.<br><br><b>Multiple Temperature Sources</b><br><br>Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.<br><br><b>PERFORMANCE</b><br><br>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 data transfer options. <br><br><b>Dual M.2 Slots (up to 64 Gbps)</b><br><br>PRIME B550M-K ARGB offers a total of two M.2 slots, one of which supports data-transfer speeds of up to 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives. <br><br><b>FLEXIBILITY</b><br><br>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 performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.<br><br><b>Intelligent Control</b><br><br><b>All-Around Energy Efficiency</b><br><br>With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you‘ll enjoy system-wide power savings.The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.<br><br><b>COOLING</b><br><br>PRIME B550 series are engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.<br><br><b>Cooler by Design</b><br><br>PRIME B550 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.<br><br>PRIME B550 series are engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. <br><br><b>Multiple Temperature Sources</b><br><br>Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.<br><br><b>PERFORMANCE</b><br><br>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 data transfer options.<br><br><b>Storage</b><br><br><b>Dual M.2 Slots (up to 64 Gbps)</b><br><br>PRIME B550M-K ARGB offers a total of two M.2 slots, one of which supports data-transfer speeds of up to 64Gbps* via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.<br><br><b>CUSTOMIZATION</b><br><br>The PRIME B550 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.<br><br><b>Outstanding Audio</b><br><br><b>Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio</b><br><br>Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.<br><br><b>Audio Shielding</b><br><br>Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.<br><br><b>Dedicated Audio PCB Layers</b><br><br>Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.<br><br><b>Premium Audio Capacitors</b><br><br>Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.ASUS PRIME B550M-K ARGB. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM4. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 10. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: micro ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD