GIGABYTE'S B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard:

Gigabyte Has Updated And Released This New ICE Edition Of The Popular B650 AORUS ELITE AX Motherboard.

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Robust VRM Design: Power in Numbers

All AORUS series gaming motherboards are equipped with an all-digital power design, which delivers the best stability under heavy workloads.

Digital Twin VRM Design

Twin Digital VRM Design Ensures Stable High Power Delivery For Advanced Overclocking!

• 12 VCORE Phases* unleash full potential of multi-core AMD CPU performance w/ 60A DR. MOS Power Stage
• 2 SOC Phases power CPU Integrated 3D Graphics and Memory Control w/ 60A DR. MOS Power Stage
• 2 Extra Phases provide stable power for the CPU's PCIe lanes

* Unique 6 + 6 Phase Parallel Power Design

Memory To The Future

All AORUS series gaming motherboards feature multiple techniques to enhance the performance of DDR5 memory with the best compatibility.

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Overclocking Up To DDR5-8000 and Beyond*
AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that the memory overclocking capability is able up to 8000 MHz and beyond. All users need to do for achieving this extreme memory performance boost is to ensure that their DDR5 memory modules are AMD EXPO™ or Intel® XMP capable, EXPO / XMP functionality is activated and enabled on their motherboard.
* Memory overlocking capability and EXPO / XMP profiles support may vary depending on hardware configuration and memory modules.

• DDR5 Auto Booster one click to boost native DDR5-4800 to 5000
• AMD EXPO™/ Intel® XMP 3.0 User Profile optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system
• High Bandwidth one click to increase DDR5 bandwidth
• Low Latency one click to shorten DDR5 latency

Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Shielded Memory Routing
Memory routing is shielded within the PCB's inner layer to protect against interference.

Daisy-Chained Routing
Optimized routing eliminates the stub effect, enabling higher memory frequencies and providing professional gamers with a faster and denser system memory experience.

Efficient Thermals

Overall Thermal
Every AORUS motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.

• VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
  These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool
• M.2 Thermal Guard
  prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed Gen5 M.2 SSDs
• M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
  2x M.2 slot coverage
• Smart Fan 6
  Cool. Quiet. Customized.

Build Effortless

Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. AORUS serious motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.

• EZ-Latch Designs
  Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components
• M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
  screwless installation for all matching M.2 SSDs
• PCIe EZ-Latch
  easy detachment for graphics cards

Quick Control Elements:
Reset. Update. Convenient.

• Multi-key
• Q-FLASH PLUS

Get Everything Ultra Durable™

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. AORUS series motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.

PCIe UD Slot
GIGABYTE's one-piece stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the PCIe Slots, providing the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards

• 1.7x Stronger Shearing Test
• 3.2x Stronger Retention Force Test

M.2 UD Slot PG5

The one-piece, stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the M.2 Slots, and maximizes signal integrity.

• 1.3x Stronger X-Axis Strength Test
• 1.5x Stronger in Y-Axis Strength Test

Reduced Signal Degradation with SMD Technology.

UD Power Connector

The unique design provides better conductivity for power and better dissipation for the heat generated from it.

Solid Pin Power Connector for CPU
provides superior conductivity & signal transmission, reducing metal loss from repeated plugging.

Connectivity Versatility

Enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

• Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band Wireless w/ Ultra-high Gain Antenna Array
• 2.5GbE LAN Port Connects up to 2.5x faster than 1GB LAN Ports

Enjoy Reliable Gaming Audio

High Quailty Sound
Enjoy a high-quality sound experience, which supports 7.1 channel playback, features an advanced microphone array, and offers versatile connectivity options for gaming and entertainment.

Audiophile Grade Capacitors
Premium Grade Audio capacitors provide stable current, delivering a studio-quality experience.

Elevating Performance Together Through Customization

The Gigabyte AORUS series Motherboards signify our dedication to BIOS optimization. Through our community partnership, we're making next-gen performance more user-friendly BIOS interactions.

• UC BIOS
  Redesigned as user-centered and provides intuitive performance tweakers
• Redesigned UI and UX
  an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design
• Quick Access
  9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode

HWiNFO Exclusive Partnership
introduces innovative features for computer enthusiasts and professionals.

GIGABYTE Control Center
is a unified software platform across a variety of GIGABYTE products that custom maximize your Motherboard's operations.

RGB Fusion
customize the RGB lighting on the motherboard or devices that connect to it.

Rear I/O Ports:

Additional Information:

Visit the Manufacturer Product Web Page for Full Details

Download the Manufacturer Product Manual

Processor Support:

This GIGABYTE Motherboard supports AMD® Ryzen™ Processors for Socket AM5.

Operating System Support:

Requires Windows® 11 / 10, 64-bit

Make and Model	GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard
Part Number	B650 AORUS ELITE AX
Motherboard Color	Ice White
Operating System	Supports Windows® 11 / 10, 64-bit
Chipset	AMD B650 Chipset
CPU Support	Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors For Socket AM5
Memory	4x DDR5 DIMM RAM Sockets, up to 192 GB (4x 48GB) Support for Stock Clocked RAM: DDR5-5200 / 4800 / 4400 Support for Overclocked RAM: DDR5-8000 / 7800 / 7600 / 7200 / 7000 / 6800 / 6666 / 6600 / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5600 Supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 memory modules Supports Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) 2x PCIe x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1 / PCIEX1_2)
Onboard Graphics	1x HDMI v2.1 port, up to 4K UHD (4,096 x 2,160) @ 60Hz w/ HDCP v2.3 1x DisplayPort v1.4 port, up to 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) with HDR, up to 144Hz CPU Integrated Onboard Graphics support varies by Ryzen™ CPU
Storage	3x M.2 Connector Slots: 1x M.2 connector, type 25110 / 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 (M2A_CPU) 2x M.2 connectors, type 25110 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2B_CPU) / (M2C_SB) All M.2 Slots are Socket 3 & M key RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support for M.2 Storage Devices 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support for SATA Storage Devices
USB	Rear USB Ports: 1x USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C port 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports (Red) 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports (Blue) 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports Front USB Ports: 1x USB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C port with via 1x internal USB header 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A ports via 1x internal USB header 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports via 2x internal USB headers
LAN	Realtek® 2.5Gb Ethernet Chipset: 1x RJ45 2.5Gb LAN port
Wireless Communication	Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE Chipset: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax TriBand (2.4 / 5 / 6GHz) with 160MHz Bandwidth
Bluetooth	Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE Chipset: Bluetooth v5.3
Audio	Realtek® Audio Codec: 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio 3x Rear 3.5mm Audio Jacks 1x Front Panel Audio Header
Back Panel I/O	1x USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C port 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports (Red) 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports (Blue) 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports 1x HDMI 2.1 port 1x DisplayPort v1.4 port 3x 3.5mm Audio Jacks 2x SMA Antenna connectors (2T2R) 1x RJ-45 2.5Gb LAN port 1x Q-Flash Plus Button
Internal I/O Connectors	1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x CPU fan header 1x CPU fan/water cooling fan header 3x system fan headers 1x system fan / water cooling pump header 3x addressable LED strip headers 1x RGB LED strip header 1x M.2 connector, type 25110 / 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 2x M.2 connectors, type 25110 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x front panel header 1x front panel audio header 1x USB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) Type-C port with via 1x internal USB header 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A ports via 1x internal USB header 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports via 2x internal USB headers 1x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) 1x Reset Button 1x Reset jumper 1x Clear CMOS jumper
I/O Controller	iTE® I/O Controller Chip
BIOS	1x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features	GIGABYTE Control Center* (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Q-Flash Q-Flash Plus
Bundled Software	Norton® Internet Security (OEM) LAN Bandwidth Management Software
Hardware Monitoring	Fan Fail warning Fan Speed control* Fan Speed detection Temperature detection Voltage detection Water Cooling Flow Rate detection * Fan (pump) Speed Control is only supported by some fans / pumps
Operating System	Requires Windows® 11 or 10, 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
Dimensions (LxW)	305 x 244mm
Weight	N/A