ASUS TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (Wi-Fi) AMD AM4 (3rd Gen Ryzen) Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5Gb LAN, BIOS FlashBack, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and AURA Sync)
ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-PLUS (Wi-Fi 6) AMD AM4 Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen Ryzen microATX Gaming Motherboard (PCIe 4.0, 2.5 Gb LAN, BIOS Flashback, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header and Aura Sync)
- AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4.0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs
- Enhanced power solution: 8+2 DrMOS power stages, ProCool connector, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsinks, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+ utility
- Next-gen connectivity: PCIe 4.0 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C support
- Made for online gaming: Intel® Wi-Fi 6, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
- AI noise-cancelling microphone: Provides crystal-clear in-game voice communication
DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.



- Keyboard/Mouse
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- Intel®Wi-Fi 6
- DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.5Gb Etherent
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
- 5 x Audio jacks
- 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 X16 slots
- 2-Way CrossFireX™ support
- ASUS SafeSlot
- Realtek S1200A
- Exclusive DTS Custom for Gaming Headsets
- TUF Gaming audio cover
- Audio shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- ProCool Connector
- 2 x AURA RGB headers
- DrMOS
- DDR4 support
- AMD Socket AM4
- 2 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 64Gb/s M.2 support
PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA mode - AMD B550 Chipset
- 32Gb/s M.2 support
PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
- 4 x Front USB 2.0
- 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

Power Design
DRIVER & MOSFET
DRMOS
The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) utilizes 8+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors demand.
The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) utilizes 8+2 DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors demand.
POWER CONNECTOR

PROCOOL SOCKET
ENHANCED 8-PIN CONNETOR
Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.
ENHANCED 8-PIN CONNETOR
- Extreme durability
- Prevent hotspots and connector failure
Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. The resulting lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.
Enhanced Solid Pin
10A
Last-gen Hollow Pin
7A
10A
Last-gen Hollow Pin
7A
*The theoretical value is for reference only
UP TO
42%
IMPROVEMENTS
42%
IMPROVEMENTS
SYSTEM STABILITY
TUF COMPONENTS
TUF COMPONENTS

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

TUF CAPACITORS
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

CONTROLLER

Cooling
COOLER BY DESIGN
1. VRM HEATSINK
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
THERMAL PAD
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
2. M.2 HEATSINK
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
1. VRM HEATSINK
A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
THERMAL PAD
High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
2. M.2 HEATSINK
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

Storage
PCIE 4.0 M.2 (UP TO 64 GBPS)
TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform.
TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards support PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and provides NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to PCIe 4.0 storage device to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform.
Bandwidth [MB/s]
PCIe 4.0 x 4
8066
PCIe 3.0 x 4
4032
8066
PCIe 3.0 x 4
4032
*Actual transmission speed will be lower than theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity
EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want—even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

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

TUF Protection
SAFESLOT
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
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.
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.

KEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORS
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.
VGA PROTECTION
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.
USB CONNECTORS
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.
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.
*ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd.
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.
*ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd.

DRAM OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
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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 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.
TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

Easy Configuration
ARMOURY CRATE
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming B550M-Plus (Wi-Fi) provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

Networking
INTEL® WIFI 6 AX200
The Intel® WiFi 6 AX200 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.
*Actual speed varies, and depends on networking conditions.
The Intel® WiFi 6 AX200 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.
*Actual speed varies, and depends on networking conditions.
EXCLUSIVE 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
TURBO LAN
NETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATION
Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag.
NETWORK-OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE FOR CUSTOMIZABLE PACKET PRIORITIZATION
Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag.

Gaming Audio
EXCLUSIVE REALTEK CODEC
REALTEK S1200A
1. TUF GAMING AUDIO COVER
Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure best quality.
2. HIGH-DEFINITION AUDIO
Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound.
3. EXCLUSIVE S1200A CODEC
ASUS-exclusive codec delivers an expansive soundstage and dynamic sound.
4. AUDIO SHIELDING
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.
1. TUF GAMING AUDIO COVER
Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure best quality.
2. HIGH-DEFINITION AUDIO
Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound.
3. EXCLUSIVE S1200A CODEC
ASUS-exclusive codec delivers an expansive soundstage and dynamic sound.
4. AUDIO SHIELDING
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
PRISTINE AUDIO

The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards features an unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out and a 103dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality.
BETTER AUDIO EFFECTS
DTS® CUSTOM FOR GAMING HEADSETS
Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS® Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets ― Aerial, Soundscape, and Tactical ― for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game.
Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS® Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets ― Aerial, Soundscape, and Tactical ― for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game.
AERIAL MODE
Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead — perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy and sports titles!
Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead — perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy and sports titles!
SOUNDSCAPE MODE
The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action and horror games — your ears will put you in the center of the action!
The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action and horror games — your ears will put you in the center of the action!
TACTICAL MODE
Shhh — is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect and locate every footstep!
Shhh — is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect and locate every footstep!

Aura Sync RGB Lighting
OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.


Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color Cycle

Starry Night

Music Effect

Smart
ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

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Brand | ASUS |
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Model | TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) |
Chipset | AMD B550 |
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Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC S1200A Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
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Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8125B |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue) (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module |
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Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
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Other Connectors | 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header 1 x Speaker connector |
Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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LED Lighting | RGB |
Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.6" |
Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors |
Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology Software Features: ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - AI Noise Cancelling Microphone AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - EZ update TUF GAMING CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN DAEMON Tools DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Special Features: ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with Dr. MOS) - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - Procool AURA Sync - Standard RGB headers - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header BIOS: 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PXE Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit |
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Package Contents | Accessories: User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker 1 x TUF Certification card(s) 1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) |
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Date First Available | June 12, 2020 |
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