DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.N/ATUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.N/AN/AWhen you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building best compatibility and complementary aesthetics from components to case.N/AN/AROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCEN/AWith upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD RyzenTM CPUs plus support for faster memory and storage TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.N/AN/APower DesignN/AStack Cool 3+N/A2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.N/AN/ATUF COMPONENTSN/ATUF CHOKESN/ACertified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU improving system stability.N/AN/ATUF CAPACITORSN/AProprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.N/AN/ADIGI+ VRMN/AThe integrated DIGI+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.N/AN/ACooler by designN/A1. VRM HEATSINKN/AA large high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.N/AN/ATHERMAL PADN/AHigh-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.N/AN/A2. M.2 HEATSINKN/AThe M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.N/AN/A3. PCH HEATSINKN/AMass and surface area of the heatsink is carefully designed and balanced to maximize thermal dissipation for the latest AMD B550 chipset.N/AN/ACOMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLSN/ATUF Gaming B550M-E WIFI features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.N/AN/APCIe 4.0 M.2 (up to 64 Gbps)N/ATUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds on AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series processors.N/AN/AUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-AN/AExtensive USB support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B550M-E series motherboards include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that deliver increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 10 Gbps.N/AN/AUSB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPEC CONNECTORN/ANumerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals including a front-panel USB Type-C connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.N/AN/AEASY PC DIYN/ATUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.N/AN/ABuild with confidenceN/ATUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts such as PC cases power supplies CPU coolers memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.N/AN/ATUF PROTECTIONN/ASAFESLOT CORE+N/ASafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it 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.N/AN/AESD guardsN/AESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.N/AN/AKEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORSN/AAdditional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.N/AN/AVGA PROTECTIONN/AAdditional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.N/AN/AUSB CONNECTORSN/ATVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.N/AN/ATUF LANGuardN/ATUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.N/AN/ADRAM overvoltage protectionN/AOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.N/AN/AStainless-steel back I/O panelN/ATUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.N/AN/AEASY CONFIGURATIONN/ABIOS FlashBackN/ABIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (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 having memory or a CPU installed.N/AN/AArmoury CrateN/AArmoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unied system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.N/AN/AIMMERSIVE GAMINGN/ATUF Gaming B550M-E WIFI provides a complete high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.N/AN/AIntel WI-FI 6 AX200N/AThe Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users it’s optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.N/AN/ATurbo LANN/ANETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATIONN/ATurbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface and reduces network lag.N/AN/A1. ONE CLICK TURBON/AAdjust the network transmission priority by one click!N/A2. AUTO DETECT GAME LISTN/ATurbo Lan will detect every game in system and add in list automatically.N/AN/AMyASUSN/AMyASUS offers a variety of support features to help you contact customer service troubleshoot issues and optimize product performance. You can also use MyASUS to enable the WiFi SmartConnect function to automatically connect to the wireless router with the best signal.N/AN/ADTS Custom for gaming headsetsN/AHone your battle skills with exclusive DTS Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets Aerial Soundscape and Tactical for different genres you’ll have a distinct advantage in every game.N/AN/AAERIAL MODEN/AExperience audio as though hovering above the game world with sound coming from ahead perfect for MOBA RTA strategy and sports titles!N/AN/ASOUNDSCAPE MODEN/AThe ideal audio envelope for MMO RPG action and horror games your ears will put you in the center of the action!N/AN/ATACTICAL MODEN/AShhh is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play so you’ll detect and locate every footstep!N/AN/AOutshine the CompetitionN/AA well-tuned 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 connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.N/AN/AAddressable Gen 2 RGB HeaderN/AThe addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.