Connectivity & I/O
Motherboard Anatomy
VRM Heatsinks
High-quality voltage regulator module cooling ensures stable power delivery under sustained loads. Critical for high-TDP processors and sustained overclocking — ensures voltage stability across all power phases.
M.2 NVMe Slots (?)
High-speed PCIe NVMe storage slots with thermal heatsinks. Direct-to-CPU M.2 lanes deliver maximum sequential read/write performance for workstation and creative workloads.
Audio Shielding
Onboard Audio — EMI-shielded audio zone with premium capacitors and isolated PCB traces for clean signal output. Ideal for professional audio production and high-fidelity playback.
Full Product Details
Processor & Chipset
| CPU Socket | AMD AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| VRM Power Phases | 8+2+1 (discrete MOSFETs) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| DIMM Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM (Dual Channel) |
| Max Capacity | 256 GB |
| Max Speed (OC) | 8000+ MT/s |
| Native Speed | 4800 MT/s |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC, un-buffered |
| XMP / EXPO | AMD EXPO & Intel XMP supported |
Storage
| M.2_1 (from CPU) | PCIe 5.0 x4 — Type 2280 (Ryzen 9000 & 7000) |
| M.2_2 (from chipset) | PCIe 4.0 x4 — Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 |
| M.2_3 (from chipset) | PCIe 4.0 x2 — Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 |
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 10 (SATA); RAID 0, 1 (NVMe via chipset) |
Expansion Slots
| PCIe x16 (GPU) | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000 / 7000) — PCIe 4.0 x8/x4 (Ryzen 8000) |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (running at x1 mode) |
USB & Rear I/O Panel
| USB 10 Gbps (Rear) | 1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C |
| USB 5 Gbps (Rear) | 2 x Type-A |
| USB 2.0 (Rear) | 5 x Type-A |
| USB (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-C header; 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (up to 4 ports); 2 x USB 2.0 headers (up to 4 ports) |
| Display Outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1 + 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| BIOS FlashBack Button | Yes (rear I/O) |
| PS/2 Combo Port | 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse |
Networking & Connectivity
| Ethernet | Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Audio
| Audio Codec | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC |
| Max Playback | 24-Bit / 192 kHz |
| Features | Audio shielding, premium capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, jack-detection, multi-streaming |
Physical & Form Factor
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Dimensions (L x W) | 244 x 244 mm (9.6" x 9.6") |
| Supported OS | Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
Special Features
| BIOS FlashBack | USB BIOS FlashBack — update BIOS without CPU or memory installed |
| RGB Lighting | ASUS Aura Sync — addressable Gen 2 RGB header + AURA RGB header |
| Fan Headers | 1 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 2 x Chassis Fan, 1 x AIO Pump |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24-pin EATX power + 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V |
Support & Downloads
Frequently Asked
What CPUs are compatible with the ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI?
The ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors via the AM5 (LGA 1718) socket. This includes the Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 7 9700X, Ryzen 5 9600X, and all previous-gen AM5 processors.
Does the ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI support PCIe 5.0?
Yes. It features 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot for next-generation NVMe storage, both available with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series processors. With Ryzen 8000 series, the GPU slot operates at PCIe 4.0.
What is the maximum DDR5 memory speed supported?
The board supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles across 4 DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB.
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Compatible Processors
The ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI uses the AMD AM5 (LGA 1718) socket. These processors are compatible:
Compatible Memory
The ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI supports DDR5 memory. These modules are compatible: