The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) Motherboard has been designed for high-performance gaming PCs and advanced desktop computer builds powered by AMD Ryzen™ processors. Featuring the AMD B650 chipset and AM5 CPU socket, compatibility is provided with AMD Ryzen™ 7000, Ryzen™ 8000, and Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. An advanced DDR5 memory architecture is supported, with speeds of up to 8000 MT/s through overclocking and a maximum system memory capacity of 256GB. Dual-channel memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology, and Intel® XMP memory profiles are also provided for enhanced memory configuration and performance.

Fast storage and graphics connectivity are supported through multiple M.2 connectors, PCI Express expansion slots, and four SATA 6Gb/s connectors. PCIe 5.0 storage support is provided for compatible AMD Ryzen™ 7000 and Ryzen™ 9000 processors, while PCIe 4.0 connectivity is available across additional M.2 configurations. For gaming and everyday networking, Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.3, and Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN are integrated. High-speed USB connectivity, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, and high-definition Realtek® audio are also included, allowing a wide range of gaming peripherals, displays, and external devices to be connected.

Advanced cooling and system management capabilities are incorporated through dedicated fan and water-cooling pump headers, temperature monitoring, voltage detection, and fan speed control. RGB and addressable LED headers are provided for customizable PC lighting, while GIGABYTE Control Center, Q-Flash, and Q-Flash Plus are supported for convenient system management and BIOS updates. With its ATX design and comprehensive connectivity, a versatile foundation is provided for modern gaming computers, high-performance workstations, and customizable AMD desktop PC builds.

Key Features

1. AMD AM5 Socket and B650 Chipset
Compatibility is provided with AMD Ryzen™ 7000, Ryzen™ 8000, and Ryzen™ 9000 Series desktop processors through the AMD AM5 socket and B650 chipset.

2. DDR5 Memory Support up to 8000 MT/s (OC)
Four DDR5 DIMM slots are provided, supporting up to 256GB of system memory. Dual-channel architecture, AMD EXPO™, and Intel® XMP memory profiles are supported for high-speed memory configurations.

3. PCIe 5.0 and Multiple M.2 Storage Connections
Three M.2 connectors are integrated for high-speed NVMe SSD storage. PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 support is provided through the M2A_CPU connector with compatible Ryzen™ 7000 and Ryzen™ 9000 processors. Additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectivity is also supported.

4. Intel® Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless networking is provided through the Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 module, supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz frequency bands. Bluetooth 5.3 is also integrated for compatible wireless peripherals and accessories.

5. Realtek® 2.5GbE High-Speed LAN
A Realtek® 2.5GbE Ethernet controller is integrated, supporting network speeds of 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps for fast wired networking.

6. Advanced Graphics Connectivity
DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 connections are provided for compatible integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics processors. Resolutions of up to 3840 x 2160 at 144Hz through DisplayPort and 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz through HDMI are supported.

7. High-Speed USB Connectivity
Multiple USB connections are provided, including USB Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 through the internal header, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0/1.1 ports.

8. Advanced Cooling and Fan Management
Dedicated CPU fan, system fan, and water-cooling pump headers are included. Voltage, temperature, fan speed, and water-cooling flow rate monitoring are supported for improved system management.

9. Customizable RGB Lighting
Addressable LED and RGB LED strip headers are provided, allowing compatible lighting components and PC accessories to be integrated into customized gaming setups.

10. GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus and Control Center
Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus technologies are supported for BIOS management and updates. GIGABYTE Control Center and Smart Backup are also included for system configuration and management.

Specifications

Model

• Product Name: GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2

• Revision: 1.3

• Form Factor: ATX

• Dimensions: 30.5cm x 24.4cm

CPU

• AMD Socket AM5

• Support for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors

• Support for AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors

• Support for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors

• Refer to the CPU Support List for additional compatibility information.

Chipset

• AMD B650

Memory

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets

• Maximum memory capacity: 256GB

• Maximum single DIMM capacity: 64GB

• Dual-channel memory architecture

• Supported memory speeds:

  • DDR5 8000 (OC)

  • DDR5 7800 (OC)

  • DDR5 7600 (OC)

  • DDR5 7200 (OC)

  • DDR5 7000 (OC)

  • DDR5 6800 (OC)

  • DDR5 6600 (OC)

  • DDR5 6400 (OC)

  • DDR5 6200 (OC)

  • DDR5 6000 (OC)

  • DDR5 5600 (OC)

  • DDR5 5200

  • DDR5 4800

  • DDR5 4400 MT/s

• Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

• Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™)

• Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

• Supported memory types, data rates, and module configurations may vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Refer to the Memory Support List for additional information.

Onboard Graphics

• Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support

• 1 x DisplayPort:

  • Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 144Hz

  • DisplayPort 1.4 support

  • HDR support

• 1 x HDMI port:

  • Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz

  • HDMI 2.1 support

  • HDCP 2.3 support

  • Native HDMI 2.1 TMDS-compatible ports supported

• Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.

Audio

• Realtek® Audio CODEC

• High Definition Audio

• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio support

• Audio jack functionality can be changed through the audio software.

• 7.1-channel audio configuration is available through the audio software settings.

LAN

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip

• Supported speeds: 2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps

Wireless Communication Module

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210

• Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax

• Supported frequency bands: 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz

• Bluetooth 5.3

• Support for 802.11ax 160MHz wireless standard

• Actual data rates may vary depending on the environment and connected equipment.

Expansion Slots

CPU:

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU

• AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: PCIe 4.0 x16 mode

• AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: PCIe 4.0 x16 mode

• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors: PCIe 4.0 x8 mode

• AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors: PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

• The PCIEX16 slot supports either a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. When one graphics card is installed, it must be installed in the PCIEX16 slot.

Chipset:

• 2 x PCI Express x16 slots

• PCIe 3.0 support

• Operating at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)

Storage Interface

• 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU:

  • Socket 3, M key

  • Supports 25110 / 22110 / 2580 / 2280 SSDs

  • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support

  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support

  • AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 Processors: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support

• 1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU:

  • Socket 3, M key

  • Supports 25110 / 22110 / 2580 / 2280 SSDs

  • AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support

  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support

  • AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support

  • AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors: PCIe 4.0 x2 SSD support

• 1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the chipset:

  • Socket 3, M key

  • Supports 25110 / 22110 / 2580 / 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

• RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:

• 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the back panel

CPU + USB 2.0 Hub:

• 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel

Chipset:

• 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports:

  • 2 ports on the back panel

  • 2 ports available through the internal USB header

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

• 1 x CPU fan header

• 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header

• 2 x system fan headers

• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header

• 2 x addressable LED strip headers

• 2 x RGB LED strip headers

• 1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header

• 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x front panel header

• 1 x front panel audio header

• 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)

• 1 x serial port header

• 1 x reset button

• 1 x reset jumper

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

• 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

• 1 x DisplayPort*

• 1 x HDMI port*

• 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 x RJ-45 port

• 3 x audio jacks

• Actual support may vary by CPU.

I/O Controller

• iTE® I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection

• Temperature detection

• Fan speed detection

• Water cooling flow rate detection

• Fan fail warning

• Fan speed control

• Fan (pump) speed control support depends on the installed fan or pump.

BIOS

• 1 x 256 Mbit flash

• Licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

• PnP 1.0a

• DMI 2.7

• WfM 2.0

• SM BIOS 2.7

• ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

• Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

• Support for Q-Flash

• Support for Q-Flash Plus

• Support for Smart Backup

• Available GCC applications may vary by motherboard model, and supported functions may depend on motherboard specifications.

Bundled Software

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System

• Support for Windows 11 64-bit

• Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Conclusion

The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) ATX Motherboard is equipped with modern AMD AM5 platform compatibility, DDR5 memory support, advanced NVMe storage connectivity, and comprehensive wired and wireless networking. With Intel® Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5GbE LAN, customizable RGB lighting, and advanced cooling management, a versatile and upgrade-ready gaming PC foundation is provided. Its extensive connectivity and support for AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors make it a suitable choice for powerful gaming desktops and demanding everyday computing systems.