The ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD B650 chipset and AM5 socket. It supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors, DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and multiple high-speed USB interfaces.
AM5 Processor and DDR5 Platform
The motherboard uses an AMD AM5 socket and supports compatible AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors. Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide dual-channel memory support with ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory, AMD EXPO technology, and ASUS OptiMem II memory optimization.
PCIe 5.0 and M.2 Storage
The primary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0 for compatible graphics and expansion hardware. Three M.2 slots are provided, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage connectivity.
Networking and Wireless Connectivity
Integrated networking includes Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard. The motherboard also provides 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, together with Bluetooth 5.2.
USB, Display, and Audio
Rear connectivity includes USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interfaces. Display connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. The board uses a Realtek ALC4080 audio codec with 7.1-channel high-definition audio.
Key Features
- AMD AM5 socket with support for Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors
- Four DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel architecture and AMD EXPO
- PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion and three M.2 slots
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ROG connectivity and diagnostic features including BIOS FlashBack and Q-LED
Applications
The ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI is designed for gaming desktops, enthusiast PC builds, high-performance workstations, content-creation systems, and other systems requiring PCIe 5.0 storage and expansion capabilities.
DC Supplies Product Note
The motherboard provides three M.2 slots, but the third M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the secondary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. When M.2_3 is operating in PCIe mode, that PCIe slot is disabled, so expansion planning should account for this resource-sharing arrangement.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Part Number / MPN | ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI |
| Product Type | ATX Motherboard |
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| CPU Socket | AMD AM5 |
| Processor Support | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Memory Type | DDR5 ECC / Non-ECC Unbuffered |
| Memory Slots | 4 × DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 128GB |
| Memory Architecture | Dual Channel |
| Memory Overclocking | DDR5 6400+ MT/s (OC) |
| Primary Expansion Slot | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Secondary Expansion | 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 supporting x4 mode |
| Additional Expansion | 2 × PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 |
| M.2 Slots | 3 |
| Primary M.2 Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Additional M.2 Interfaces | 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| SATA | 4 × SATA 6Gb/s |
| RAID | PCIe RAID 0/1/10; SATA RAID 0/1/10 |
| Ethernet | Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Audio | 7.1-channel High Definition Audio |
| Display Outputs | 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Board Dimensions | 305 × 244mm |
FAQs
What processors does the ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI support?
The motherboard uses the AMD AM5 socket and supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors.
Does this motherboard support DDR5 memory?
Yes. It provides four DDR5 DIMM slots with dual-channel architecture, ECC/non-ECC unbuffered memory support, and AMD EXPO.
Does the motherboard support PCIe 5.0?
Yes. The primary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0, and the primary M.2 slot also supports PCIe 5.0 x4.
How many M.2 slots are available?
There are three M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots.
Does it include Wi-Fi and 2.5Gb Ethernet?
Yes. The board includes 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet.
