ASUS TUF B550-PLUS Gaming motherboard is designed to support the latest AMD AM4 Ryzen 3rd Gen processors with DDR4 memory up to 128GB with Dual Channel Architecture.
The board supports ultra-fast connectivity with on-boarded dual M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen2 and Gen1. The ASUS over-voltage protection protects the board from unexpected current spikes and surges.
The TUF B550-PLUS board pairs third-generation AMD Ryzen processors with high PCIe 4.0 memory bandwidth through the B550 chipset for maximum performance. It is bundled with Thunderbolt 3 support enabling support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, and provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.
Equipped with Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet port for high-speed network connections with compatible devices. Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and an intuitive user interface, so you can reduce lag by up to 1.45X enabling faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

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TUF Gaming B550-Plus

TUF Gaming B550-Plus distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. TUF Gaming Alliance is an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

PCIe 4.0 Ready

PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot supports up to 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds.

Cooler By Design

A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation. High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

Thunderbolt 3 Support

An integrated Thunderbolt 3 header supports up to 40 Gbps. One Thunderbolt 3 port can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, and provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming.

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including two rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

BIOS Flashback

BIOS 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.

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SafeSlot

Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

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ESD Guard

ESD 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.

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TUF LANGuard

TUF 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.

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Stainless Steel I/O Panel

TUF 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.

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Model	TUF Gaming B550-Plus
CPU Socket	AMD AM4 Socket
CPU Support	AMD AM4 Socket 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
Chipset	AMD B550
Memory	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Next Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
On-Board Graphics support	1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
Expansion Slot	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
LAN	Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard
Storage	Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD B550 Chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10
Audio	Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature : - Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets. - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Audio cover - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Unique de-pop circuit
USB Ports	Rear USB Port ( Total 8 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)( x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)( x Type-A) Front USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
I/O Ports	1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue) (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
Internal I/O ports	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module 1 x SPI TPM header 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header
Accessories	User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker 1 x TUF Certification card(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
Dimensions	30.5 cm x 24.4 cm (12 x 9.6 inch ) ATX Form Factor
Warranty	3 Years of Brand Warranty