ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI

B850M MAX GAMING WIFI motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series processors. The B850M MAX GAMING WIFI motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It’s designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications

CPU

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

Chipset

AMD B850 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (support x1 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (support x1 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported

Storage

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*
AMD B850 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Specifications vary by CPU types.
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6
1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth v5.4*
* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
5 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 9 ports)
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps header support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

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
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* 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

2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
5 x USB 2.0 ports (5 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
2 x USB 5Gbps header support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
Aura Sync
- Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS Driver Hub
ASUS GlideX
TurboV Core
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)