Asus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi ATX Motherboard DDR5, PCIe 5.0, USB 20Gbps

Asus ROG STRIX B850-F Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi is built to dominate with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Desktop Processors. Its advanced power design and AI solutions ensure peak performance. In addition, the total support of 19 USB ports including USB 20Gbps, as well as WIFI 7 and 2.5Gbps ethernet, provides cutting-edge connectivity. This motherboard delivers the power and speed essential for elite gaming and the demands of advanced AI PC applications.

Product Highlights:

AI cache boost

Robust power solution - 16+2+2 power solution rated for up to 80A per stage

WiFi 7

PCIe 5.0 Gen 5 support - two onboard M.2 slots

DDR5 - Max 256GB, AEMP

DIY-friendly design

Product Features:

ASUS AI Intelligence

AI Cache Boost: Supercharge your large language model (LLM) workflows with AI Cache Boost. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 and 600 series motherboards that use Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, this BIOS setting optimizes CPU cache and memory pathways to deliver up to 29% faster local LLM performance with high-speed memory tuning.

ASUS AI Advisor: Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

AI Networking II: AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

Performance

Overclocking

PBO Enhancement: 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.

Memory

DDR5 Domination: The Strix B850-F is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support.

AEMP: ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules.

Cooling

M.2: M.2 heatsinks, M.2 backplate

VRM: VRM heatsink array

CPU: CPU fan headers, AIO pump fan header

CHASSIS: 4-pin fan headers

ROG Strix Ultimate Power Design - 16(80A) + 2(80A) + 2(80A) Power Stages

16+2+2 Power Stages: The VRM features 16+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 80 amps

16 VCORE(80A)

2 SoC(80A)

2 MISC(80A)

Dual Protocol Power Connectors: ProCool connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines.

Alloy Chokes and Durable Capacitors: Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

Eight-Layer PCB: A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Leading Connectivity

WiFi7:

160 MHz

6 GHz bands

4096 QAM

Intel 2.5GB ethernet

PCIE 5.0: Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B850-F offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support.

USB Ports: USB 20 Gbps - Supports total 19 USB ports including USB 20Gbps

Gaming Audio

BIOS

BIOS Q-Dashboard: Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

UEFI BIOS - Full HD: The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasonal veterans.

Software Utilities

ASUS GlideX: ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

HWINFO: HWINFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices, and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.

ASUS DriverHub: ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.

AIDA64 Extreme: The ROG Strix B850-F includes a sixty-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.

Armoury Crate: Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate's Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

Play in Style

Undeniably ROG Strix: The ROG Strix B850-F is sleek and understated, empowering you to seamlessly combine it with a wide range of system components. Its deep black PCB and matching metallic heatsinks create a dark and intense look, while a touch of RGB lighting on the I/O shroud lets you either stay under the radar or make a bold statement.

Outshine the Competition: ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

Cooler Compatibility: ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for B850 motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits: Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complimentary aesthetics, control, and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

Build for the Most Advanced PC for Gaming and Creating: When only the fastest will do, a Strix B850 motherboard delivers. With USB 20Gbps onboard along with robust overclocking capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO technology and PCIe 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD 800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.

Dare to Be Green

We at the Republic of Gamers are on a mission to create a sustainable future where all gamers can flourish on the planet we call home.

Every step counts, and as part of ROG's commitment to creating a more sustainable future, ROG has begun to utilize post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and paper materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in the packaging of motherboard.

Product Specifications:

CPU

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Chipset

AMD B850 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5

Supports up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors

ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors:

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Release Slim

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors:

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Q-Rlease Slim (supports PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 mode)

AMD B850 Chipset:

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

Storage

Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

AMD Ryzen 7000 & 9000 Series Desktop Processors:

M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0x4 mode)

M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors:

M.2_1 (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0x4 mode)

M.2_2 (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)*

AMD B850 Chipset:

M.2_3 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)**

M.2_4 (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Specifications vary by CPU types

** M.2_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). When PCIEX16(G4) slot is operating, M.2_3 will be disabled

AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology:

Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10

Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1

Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10

Ethernet

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7*

2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**

Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate

Bluetooth v5.4***

*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.

** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.

*** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 12 ports):

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)

3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports):

1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

* USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*:

Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking

High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input

Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel

Audio Features:

SupremeFX Shielding Technology

Savitech SV3H712 AMP

Rear optical S/PDIF out port

Premium audio capacitors

Audio cover

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)

3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x Wi-Fi module

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port

2 x Audio jacks

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x BIOS FlashBack button

1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related:

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power Related:

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

Storage Related:

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB:

1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous:

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x CPU Over voltage jumper

1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x Power button

1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+:

5K Black metallic capacitors

ASUS Q-Design:

M.2 Q-Latch

M.2 Q-Release

M.2 Q-Slide

PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)

Q-Antenna

Q-Dashboard

Q-DIMM

Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution:

M.2 heatsink backplate

M.2 heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY:

BIOS FlashBack button

BIOS FlashBack LED

Clear CMOS button

ProCool

Pre-mounted I/O shield

SafeSlot

SafeDIMM

Aura Sync:

Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software:

ROG CPU-Z

Dolby Atmos

ASUS Exclusive Software:

Armoury Crate

AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)

Aura Creator

Aura Sync

Fan Xpert 4

GameFirst

HWiNFO

Power Saving

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS GlideX

TurboV Core

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS:

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

ASUS MyHotkey

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables:

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous:

1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

1 x Cable ties package

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

1 x M.2 Q-Slide package

1 x ROG key chain

1 x ROG Strix stickers

4 x M.2 rubbers

Documentation:

1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor: 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )