ASUS B850M AYW GAMING WIFI | AMD B850 | AM5 | DDR5 | Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 | PCIe 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5Gb LAN | Dual M.2 | micro-ATX

The ASUS B850M AYW GAMING WIFI is a performance-focused AMD B850 micro-ATX gaming motherboard designed to unlock the potential of AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors. Built on the modern AM5 platform, it combines high-speed DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, next-generation M.2 storage, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and comprehensive cooling features.

Designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, the B850M AYW GAMING WIFI provides the performance, connectivity, and ASUS software features required for modern gaming, PC DIY builds, productivity, and AI-enabled applications.

Key Features

AMD B850 AM5 Platform

The motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors through the AM5 socket, with support for CPUs up to 170W.

High-Speed DDR5 Memory

Two DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB of memory with dual-channel architecture. Memory speeds can reach up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 9600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 8000, and 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 7000 processors.

AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP are supported for simplified memory optimization.

PCIe 5.0 Graphics Support

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

Dual M.2 Storage

Two M.2 Key M slots provide fast NVMe storage. With Ryzen 9000/7000 processors, the primary M.2 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4, while the secondary M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4.

Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage flexibility.

2.5 Gb Ethernet

The integrated Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller provides faster wired networking than standard Gigabit Ethernet and includes ASUS LANGuard for added protection.

Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth

Integrated 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networking, while Bluetooth 5.3 provides wireless connectivity for compatible peripherals.

High-Speed USB Connectivity

The rear I/O provides two USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, two USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. Internal headers add support for USB Type-C and additional USB connections.

HDMI 2.1

The motherboard includes an HDMI 2.1 output supporting up to 4K @ 60Hz, depending on the processor's integrated graphics capabilities.

BIOS FlashBack

The dedicated BIOS FlashBack™ button and LED provide a convenient way to update the motherboard BIOS without requiring a CPU or memory installation in supported scenarios.

Aura Sync RGB

Three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers enable connection of compatible RGB lighting accessories and synchronization through ASUS Aura Sync.

Enhanced Thermal Design

The motherboard features a VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, and multiple fan headers to help maintain stable temperatures during demanding workloads.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	ASUS
Model	B850M AYW GAMING WIFI
Chipset	AMD B850
CPU Socket	AMD AM5
Supported CPUs	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Maximum CPU Support	Up to 170W
Form Factor	Micro-ATX
Dimensions	24.4 × 22.1 cm / 9.6 × 8.7 inches
Memory Type	DDR5
Memory Slots	2 × DIMM
Maximum Memory	128GB
Memory Architecture	Dual Channel
Memory Speed	Up to 8200+ / 9600+ / 8000+ MT/s (OC), depending on CPU
PCIe x16	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000
Additional PCIe	1 × PCIe 4.0 x16, x4 mode
M.2 Slots	2 × M.2 Key M
Primary M.2	PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000
Secondary M.2	PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA	4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Ethernet	Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6, 1x1
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio
Display Output	HDMI 2.1
BIOS	256 MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Operating System Support	Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series

• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supporting x16 mode

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series

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

AMD B850 Chipset

• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supporting x4 mode

Storage

The motherboard supports:

• 2 × M.2 Key M slots
• M.2 2280 support
• PCIe 5.0 x4 on primary M.2 with Ryzen 9000/7000
• PCIe 4.0 x4 on secondary M.2
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports

RAID Support

AMD RAIDXpert2 supports:

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

Memory

• 2 × DDR5 DIMM slots
• Up to 128GB total memory
• Dual-channel architecture
• ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM support
• AMD EXPO™ support
• ASUS AEMP support
• On-Die ECC support
• Up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000
• Up to 9600+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 8000
• Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 7000

Rear I/O

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

Internal I/O

Fan & Cooling

• 1 × 4-pin CPU fan header
• 3 × 4-pin chassis fan headers

Power

• 1 × 24-pin main power connector
• 1 × 8-pin +12V CPU power connector

Storage

• 2 × M.2 Key M slots
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

• 1 × USB 5 Gbps Type-C connector
• 1 × USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
• 2 × USB 2.0 headers supporting 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

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

Audio

The B850M AYW GAMING WIFI features a Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio. CODEC supporting:

• Jack detection
• Multi-streaming
• Front-panel jack retasking
• Up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback
• Audio shielding
• Premium audio capacitors
• Dedicated audio PCB layers

Networking

2.5 Gb Ethernet

• Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard
• Wake-on-LAN by PME
• PXE support

Wi-Fi 6

• 1x1 Wi-Fi 6
• 802.11ax
• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz bands

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth 5.3

Cooling & Thermal Features

ASUS thermal solutions include:

• VRM heatsink design
• M.2 heatsink
• 1 × CPU Fan header
• 3 × Chassis Fan headers
• Fan Xpert 2+ software support

These features provide flexible cooling management for gaming and high-performance PC builds.

ASUS Protection & DIY Features

ASUS 5X Protection III

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

ASUS Q-Design

• M.2 Q-Latch
• Q-Dashboard
• Q-DIMM
• Q-LED
• Q-Slot

ASUS EZ DIY

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

Aura Sync RGB

The motherboard includes three Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers, allowing compatible RGB strips, fans, and components to be connected and synchronized using ASUS Aura Sync.

Software & BIOS

ASUS Exclusive Software

• Armoury Crate
• Aura Creator
• Aura Sync
• Fan Xpert 2+
• ASUS AI Advisor
• ASUS DriverHub
• TurboV Core
• ASUS GlideX
• ASUS CPU-Z
• Norton 360 Deluxe — 60-day free trial
• WinRAR — 40-day free trial

UEFI BIOS

• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 3
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• ASUS MyHotkey
• ASUS EZ DIY
• 256 MB Flash ROM
• UEFI AMI BIOS

Included Accessories

• 2 × SATA 6Gb/s cables
• ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
• M.2 rubber package
• M.2 SSD screw package
• Quick Start Guide

Operating System Support

The motherboard supports:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 64-bit

Ideal For

• AMD Ryzen 9000 gaming PCs
• AMD Ryzen 8000 systems
• AMD Ryzen 7000 systems
• Gaming PCs
• AI-ready PC builds
• Content creation systems
• High-performance desktop computers
• PC DIY enthusiasts
• Compact gaming builds
• Professional workstations
• High-speed NVMe storage systems
• RGB gaming setups

Why Choose ASUS B850M AYW GAMING WIFI?

The ASUS B850M AYW GAMING WIFI combines the modern AMD AM5 platform with PCIe 5.0, high-speed DDR5 memory support, dual M.2 storage, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 10 Gbps connectivity, and extensive ASUS protection and DIY features.

With support for up to 128GB DDR5, Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 processors, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, BIOS FlashBack, Aura Sync RGB, and a compact micro-ATX form factor, it is an excellent foundation for a modern gaming, AI-ready, or high-performance PC.

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