TUF GAMING
B650M-PLUS WIFI

ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. Aesthetically, this model incorporates rugged off-black and geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF GAMING series.

12+2 power stages (rated 60A) with enlarged VRM heatsinks

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  PCIe® 5.0 for M.2 storage

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  DDR5 memory module support

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  USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® header

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  2.5 Gb Ethernet

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  WiFi 6

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  Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

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SPEC OVERVIEW

HDMI

DisplayPort

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2

2 x USB 2.0

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1

2 x USB 2.0

2.5G Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6

BIOS Flashback™

7.1-ch Audio

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 @CPU
- ASUS SafeSlot Core+
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (max. @x4) @PCH

Realtek® 7.1-ch Audio CODEC
Exclusive DTS Audio Processing
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers

ProCool Connectors

3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
1 x RGB strip header

12+2 DrMOS

DDR5
ASUS Optimem II

AMD AM5 Socket

2 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1

1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port

1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 mode
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode

4 x SATA 3.0 Ports

AMD B650 Chipset

4 x Front USB 2.0

INTELLIGENT CONTROL

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS TUF GAMING series. The TUF GAMING B650 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

• PBO Enhancement
• Power Saving
• UEFI BIOS
• Armoury Crate

CPU Performance Boost

AMD Precision Boost Overdrive(PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD‘s algorithm can leverage the motherboard’s robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Power Saving function contains several settings can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

• Advanced Mode
• EZ Mode

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Transfer configuration settings between different BIOS versions, or share them with friends.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Transfer configuration settings between different BIOS versions, or share them with friends.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

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Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats, and it offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats, and it offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

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Armoury Crate

The ASUS-exclusive Armoury Crate centralizes easy control of supported gaming products. A single intuitive interface lets you customize RGB lighting for all compatible devices and link them to Aura Sync for unified illumination. It also offers information and control for a select and growing hardware ecosystem, with input device settings, Fan Xpert 2+ and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation. Armoury Crate even features product registration, and a news section to stay in touch with the gaming community.

Download Armoury Crate here

• Hardware Information
• Fan Xpert 2+
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
• Aura Sync
• Driver & Manuel Download
• Account Management

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TUF GAMING

Rock-Solid Performance

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel AMD's latest CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF GAMING B650 motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count AMD battle rig.

• Power Design
• Memory & Storage
• Cooling
• Connectivity

• Driver and MOSFET
• Power Connector
• System Stability
• Controller

Teamed Power Stages

12+2 power stages are each rated to handle 60 amperes, combining high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package to deliver power, efficiency and stable performance for all compatible AMD processors.

8+4 PIN ProCool Power Connectors

Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.

*The theoretical value is for reference only.

TUF Components

TUF Chokes

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF Capacitors

The TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X-longer lifespan than standard motherboard capacitors.

52 %

Temperature

2.5 x

Lifespan

Digi+ VRM

The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

• DRAM Overclocking Performance
• PCIe® 5.0 M.2

DRAM Overclocking Performance

DDR5 OC 6400

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With TUF GAMING B650 motherboards, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

For entry-level modules without EXPO™ memory support, we’ve got your back. Learn more about ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP).

DDR5 DOMINANCE

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, TUF GAMING B650 motherboards are primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

PCIe 5.0 Support

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards also feature one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps*, and all M.2 slots support for NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

Bandwidth (Gbps)

PCIe 5.0x4

128

PCIe 4.0x4

64

PCIe 3.0x4

32

*Actual transmission speed will be lower than theoretical maximum speed.

• Cooler By Design
• Comprehensive Fan Controls

Cooler By Design

1. Enlarged VRM Heatsink

The extensive surface area of this heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation.

2. Optimized M.2 Heatsink Design

All M.2 slots have dedicated heatsinks, keeping M.2 SSDs at optimal operating temperatures to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Comprehensive Fan Controls

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility in Armoury Crate or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

• Multiple Temperature Source
• AIO Water-Cooling
• Smart Fan Protection
• 4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.

Connectivity

TUF-GAMING B650 motherboards reach new heights of performance potential with the latest version of PCI Express, while an arsenal of USB ports includes three Type-C® connections, and Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) expands compatibility and bandwidth even further.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

PCIe 5.0

Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®

USB4® Support

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TUF GAMING

Easy PC DIY

The TUF GAMING line offers easy setup for all builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem grants compatibility, while Armoury Crate has Fan Xpert 2+, hardware info, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, RGB options and peripheral settings. This platform has intuitive tools to build and optimize dream rigs.

• TUF Gaming Alliance
• TUF Protection
• Easy Configuration

Build With Confidence

TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With new partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF GAMING Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

Learn more about TUF Gaming ecosystem

• Safeslot Core+ & SafeDIMM
• ESD Guards
• TUF LANGuard
• Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel

Safeslot Core+ & SafeDIMM

SafeSlot Core+ is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

ESD Guards

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 — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.

USB Connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression

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.

2.5X HIGHER SURGE TOLERANCE

Line to Ground

15KV

6KV

0

10

20

TUF LANGuard

Traditional LAN port

*ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGuard

Stainless Steel Back I/O Panel

TUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan that’s three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

3 x

Longer Lifespan

72 hr

Salt Fog Testing

• M.2 Q-Latch
• Removable Captive Screws
• Q-LED

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws.

Removable Captive Screws

Specialized M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere in your case during M.2 heatsink removal.

Q-LED

The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup.

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TUF GAMING

Immersive Gaming

TUF GAMING B650 motherboards provide a feature-packed high-performance gaming package, with ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS Gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached gear to personalize your gaming atmosphere.