Asus Prime B650M-A CSM AMD B650 Micro-ATX motherboard with DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2, 2.5Gb Ethernet, DisplayPort/HDMI®/VGA, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, BIOS FlashBack™, Aura Sync

About the Asus Prime B650M-A CSM Gaming Motherboard

Key feautres about the Asus Prime B650M-A CSM Gaming Motherboard

• Advanced AM5 Support: The Asus Prime B650M-A CSM is engineered to support AMD Socket AM5 CPUs including Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series, enabling compatibility with modern CPU architectures for gaming, content creation, and multitasking efficiency.

• AMD B650 Chipset Base: The AMD B650 chipset provides broad support for PCIe 4.0 lanes, DDR5 memory, and storage performance enhancements, ensuring balanced bandwidth for everyday use and power in gaming or heavy application scenarios.

• Micro-ATX Flexibility: A compact micro-ATX form factor allows builds in smaller cases without sacrificing essential expansion, perfect for custom builds where space and performance are both priorities.

• DDR5 Memory with Enhanced Trace Routing: Support for DDR5 memory with ASUS OptiMem II ensures improved signal integrity and timing, giving memory modules better stability and the potential for higher overclock frequencies.

• Dual M.2 Storage Architecture: With support for both PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, this board caters to high-speed NVMe SSDs for OS and game/library storage with significantly faster load times than SATA drives.

• Robust SATA Expansion: Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide room for additional SSDs or traditional HDD storage, making this board suitable for users needing abundant mass storage options.

• High-Speed Networking: Integrated Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet offers fast and reliable wired network performance, which is essential for online gaming, stable uploads/downloads, and reduced latency traffic.

• USB Versatility: The board’s combination of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, plus front USB-C 3.2 Gen1 support, enables high-bandwidth connectivity for modern peripherals and external devices.

• Multiple Display Outputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA ports provide wide compatibility with various monitors without needing discrete GPUs when using processors with integrated graphics.

• Audio Quality: The onboard HD audio subsystem with premium codec and shielding delivers clear sound and rich audio output for gaming or multimedia experiences.

• BIOS FlashBack™: BIOS FlashBack™ allows users to update firmware without a CPU installed, simplifying updates and future CPU compatibility without needing existing CPU support.

• ASUS Control Center Express: Enterprise-oriented ASUS Control Center Express provides tools for easier IT endpoint management and monitoring, beneficial for advanced system maintenance.

• Comprehensive Cooling Support: Equipped with heatsinks on critical power and chipset areas plus hybrid fan headers, the board allows optimized airflow and thermal control to maintain performance under load.

• Fan Xpert 2+ Controls: Fan Xpert 2+ software integration allows custom fan curves and thermal profile adjustments, reducing noise while keeping temperatures in check.

• Aura Sync RGB Integration: Addressable RGB Gen 2 and Aura Sync headers provide synchronized lighting across compatible devices, enabling cohesive visual aesthetics for gaming builds.

• Memory Overclocking with EXPO: Support for AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) unlocks memory tuning potential without extensive manual BIOS configuration.

• Stable Dual-Channel Architecture: Dual-channel memory architecture ensures balanced bandwidth for improved performance in multitasking and memory-dependent workloads.

• Q-Design Features: Strategic ASUS design enhancements (like Q-LED indicators and reinforced slots) make troubleshooting and installation easier for builders of all skill levels.

• Enhanced Audio Protection: Audio shielding and dedicated PCB layers help reduce noise interference and improve analog signal integrity for clearer audio reproduction.

• Future-Ready Expansion: With support for modern I/O, storage, and high bandwidth standards (PCIe 5.0, high-speed USB, DDR5), this board is well-poised for next-generation component upgrades.