ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS AMD B650 Socket AM5 ATX

ASUS Prime Series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. Boasting a robust power delivery design, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME B650-PLUS provides users and PC DIY builders with a suite of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC novices and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans alike.

Advanced Mode:
An intuitive Advanced Mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

EZ Mode:
EZ Mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to get your rig up and running in no time.

M.2 Heatsink
An M.2 heatsink takes care of the two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 SSDs during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws.

VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads
VRM heatsink and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

ProCool Connectors
Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 8-pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin counterparts.

Six-Layer PCB Design
Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.

DDR5 Performance Enhancement
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of PRIME motherboards. With the PRIME B650-PLUS, 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.

ASUS OptiMem II
Revised motherboard trace routing provides the latest processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support
The PRIME B650-PLUS offers a total of two M.2 slots, with the first supporting data-transfer speeds of up to 128 Gbps via PCIe 5.0, enabling quicker boot and app load times with OS or application drives.

PCIe 4.0 Slot
Prime B650 motherboards offer PCIe 4.0 slot connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
A myriad of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear USB Type-C® connector with ultrafast USB 3.2 Gen 2 for transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps.

Front USB Type-C®
A complete array of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps.

USB4® Support
PRIME B650-PLUS motherboard features USB4® support via a Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header. With an ASUS add-on card*, PRIME motherboards can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable while providing power to fast-charge devices. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-display connection and supports up to two displays with 4K resolution.

Aura Sync
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 Headers
Three addressable Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate provides easily customizable Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so you'll never miss updates of interest to the ASUS community.

BIOS FlashBack™
BIOS FlashBack™ is the safest and simplest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply 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 memory or a CPU installed.

SafeSlot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless steel brace that shields the slot from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.