ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard | Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 | 256GB DDR5 | 8000+MT/s (OC) | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5Gb LAN | 3× M.2 | PCIe 5.0

The ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W is an AMD B850 ATX motherboard designed for gaming PCs, productivity systems, high-performance desktop builds, and PC DIY enthusiasts. Built on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, it supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors with support for CPUs up to 170W.

The motherboard features 4 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB, memory speeds of up to 8000+MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0 expansion with compatible processors, three M.2 storage slots, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, and integrated Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3.

Designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, it also incorporates ASUS technologies including 5X Protection III, Q-Design, EZ DIY, Aura Sync, BIOS FlashBack, Fan Xpert 2+, and comprehensive UEFI BIOS controls for system building, configuration, and optimization.

Key Features

AMD AM5 Platform

The motherboard supports:

• AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Desktop Processors
• AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
• AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• AMD Socket AM5
• Up to 170W CPU support
• AMD B850 Chipset

This provides a modern platform for gaming, productivity, content creation, and performance-focused AMD desktop systems.

DDR5 Memory Support

Four DIMM slots provide extensive memory capacity and performance options with support for:

• Up to 256GB DDR5
• Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)
• ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs
• Dual-channel memory architecture
• AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)

Non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 memory also supports on-die ECC functionality.

PCIe 5.0 Expansion

With supported AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors, the primary expansion slot operates at PCIe 5.0 x16, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible graphics cards and expansion devices.

Ryzen 8000 Series processors use PCIe 4.0 connectivity on the primary slot, with available bandwidth depending on the installed processor.

Three M.2 Storage Slots

The motherboard provides 3× M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSD storage.

With compatible Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors:

• M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4
• M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4

The chipset provides an additional M.2_3 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x2.

Four SATA 6Gb/s ports are also available for additional SSDs and hard drives.

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Integrated Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet provides high-speed wired network connectivity for gaming, downloads, large file transfers, streaming, and productivity workloads.

ASUS LANGuard provides additional protection for the Ethernet connection.

Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

Integrated wireless connectivity includes:

• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz frequency bands
• Bluetooth 5.3
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz availability varies according to regional regulations and requires Windows 11 or later.

High-Speed USB Connectivity

The rear panel provides a total of 8 USB ports, including:

• 1× USB 10 Gbps Type-C
• 3× USB 10 Gbps Type-A
• 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A
• 2× USB 2.0 Type-A

Internal connectors provide additional front-panel USB expansion, including USB Type-C support.

HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4

For processors with compatible integrated graphics, display connectivity includes:

• 1× DisplayPort 1.4
• 1× HDMI 2.1

DisplayPort 1.4 supports up to 8K @ 30Hz, while HDMI 2.1 supports up to 4K @ 60Hz. Actual graphics capabilities depend on the installed processor.

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound Audio

The motherboard features a Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with support for up to 24-bit/192kHz playback.

Audio features include:

• Audio Shielding
• Premium audio capacitors
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Jack detection
• Multi-streaming
• Front-panel jack retasking

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	ASUS
Model	B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
Product Type	Motherboard
Chipset	AMD B850
CPU Socket	AMD Socket AM5
Supported CPUs	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Maximum CPU Support	Up to 170W
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions	30.5 × 24.4 cm
Memory Type	DDR5
DIMM Slots	4
Maximum Memory	256GB
Memory Speed	Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Architecture	Dual Channel
Memory Support	ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM
AMD EXPO	Supported
ASUS AEMP	Supported
Primary PCIe	Up to PCIe 5.0 x16
M.2 Slots	3
SATA Ports	4× SATA 6 Gb/s
Ethernet	Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E 2×2
Bluetooth	5.3
DisplayPort	1× DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI	1× HDMI 2.1
Rear USB	8 Ports
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio
BIOS	256 MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Operating System	Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Processors

• 1× PCIe 5.0 x16
  • Supports x16 mode

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors

• 1× PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Supports x8/x4 mode depending on processor

AMD B850 Chipset

• 1× PCIe 4.0 x16
  • Supports x4 mode
• 2× PCIe 3.0 x16
  • Support x1 mode

The PCIe 3.0 slots share bandwidth with SATA6G_1/2. Corresponding SATA ports are disabled when the applicable PCIe 3.0 slot is in use.

Storage

M.2 Storage

AMD Ryzen 9000 / 7000 Series

• M.2_1: Key M, Type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4
• M.2_2: Key M, Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series

• M.2_1: Key M, Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4
• M.2_2: Key M, Type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2

AMD B850 Chipset

• M.2_3: Key M
• Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110
• PCIe 4.0 x2

SATA

• 4× SATA 6Gb/s ports

AMD RAIDXpert2

Supported RAID configurations vary by processor:

• Ryzen 9000 Series: RAID 0/1/5/10
• Ryzen 8000 Series: RAID 0/1
• Ryzen 7000 Series: RAID 0/1/10

Networking

Wired

• Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless

• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2×2 802.11ax
• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz bands

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth 5.3

Rear I/O

The rear panel includes:

• 1× USB 10 Gbps Type-C
• 3× USB 10 Gbps Type-A
• 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A
• 2× USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1× DisplayPort
• 1× HDMI
• 1× Wi-Fi module
• 1× Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• 3× Audio jacks
• 1× BIOS FlashBack button

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan & Cooling

• 1× 4-pin CPU fan header
• 1× 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
• 1× 4-pin AIO Pump header
• 4× 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power

• 1× 24-pin Main Power connector
• 1× 8-pin +12V CPU power connector
• 1× 4-pin +12V CPU power connector

Storage

• 3× M.2 slots
• 4× SATA 6Gb/s ports

Front USB

• 1× USB 5Gbps connector supporting USB Type-C
• 1× USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 additional USB ports
• 3× USB 2.0 headers supporting 6 additional USB ports

Additional Connectors

• 3× Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
• 1× Clear CMOS header
• 1× Chassis Intrusion header
• 1× COM Port header
• 1× Front Panel Audio header
• 1× S/PDIF Out header
• 1× SPI TPM header
• 1× System Panel header
• 1× Thunderbolt / USB4 header

ASUS 5X Protection III

ASUS 5X Protection III includes:

• DIGI+ VRM
• ASUS LANGuard
• Overvoltage Protection
• SafeSlot
• Stainless-Steel Back I/O

These technologies provide additional protection and durability for critical motherboard components.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design features are designed to simplify PC assembly and configuration:

• Q-Antenna
• Q-Dashboard
• Q-DIMM
• Q-LED Core
• Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

Thermal features include:

• Flexible M.2 heatsink
• VRM heatsink design

These help manage heat around key motherboard components during system operation.

ASUS EZ DIY

System-building features include:

• BIOS FlashBack button
• BIOS FlashBack LED
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• SafeSlot

These features help simplify installation, troubleshooting, and BIOS maintenance.

Aura Sync & RGB

The motherboard includes 3× Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and supports ASUS Aura Sync for compatible lighting components.

Software support includes:

• Aura Sync
• Aura Creator
• Armoury Crate

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

• Armoury Crate
• Aura Creator
• Aura Sync
• Fan Xpert 2+
• Power Saving
• ASUS AI Advisor
• ASUS Driver Hub
• ASUS GlideX
• TurboV Core
• ASUS CPU-Z
• Norton 360 Deluxe – 60-Day Free Trial
• WinRAR – 40-Day Free Trial

UEFI BIOS

The motherboard features a 256 MB Flash ROM with UEFI AMI BIOS and supports:

• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 3
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• ASUS MyHotkey
• BIOS FlashBack

Manageability

Supported system management functionality includes:

• Wake-on-LAN by PME
• PXE

Accessories

Included accessories:

• 2× SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1× ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
• M.2 rubber packages
• 3× M.2 SSD screw packages
• Quick Start Guide

Operating System Support

Supported operating systems include:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 64-bit

Ideal For

The ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W is suitable for:

• AMD Ryzen gaming PCs
• High-performance gaming systems
• Custom gaming PC builds
• Productivity workstations
• Content creation systems
• Advanced AI PC-ready builds
• PC DIY enthusiasts
• Wi-Fi gaming systems
• PCIe 5.0 PC builds
• Multi-NVMe storage systems
• High-speed networking setups
• ATX desktop builds

Why Choose ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W?

The ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W combines a modern AMD AM5 platform with extensive expansion and connectivity for gaming and high-performance PC builds. Support for Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series processors, up to 256GB DDR5 at 8000+MT/s (OC), PCIe 5.0, three M.2 slots, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 provides a versatile foundation for current-generation desktop systems.

ASUS Q-Design, EZ DIY, 5X Protection III, BIOS FlashBack, comprehensive cooling connectivity, and Aura Sync support further enhance its suitability for custom PC builders.

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