Description
ASUS B650M-AYW WIFI is a micro-ATX AMD B650 motherboard for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series desktop processors on the AM5 socket, designed as a compact, future-ready platform with DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage and fast networking. It suits gaming, content creation and “Advanced AI PC” builds that need strong connectivity without going full ATX.
Key Features:
- AMD B650 micro-ATX motherboard with AM5 socket for Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series desktop processors.
- DDR5 dual-channel memory support with 2 DIMM slots, up to 96GB and high OC speeds (EXPO support).
- 2 x M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 for next‑gen NVMe SSDs, plus 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and built‑in Wi‑Fi 6 with Bluetooth for fast, stable networking.
- Rear USB 10Gbps ports and front USB 5Gbps Type‑C header for high‑speed peripherals.
- HDMI output for use with Ryzen APUs that have integrated graphics.
- Comprehensive cooling with VRM, chipset and M.2 heatsinks plus multiple hybrid fan headers.
- Aura Sync RGB with RGB and addressable Gen 2 headers to synchronize lighting with other ASUS components.
Specifications:
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors (see ASUS CPU support list). |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX, 244 x 244 mm |
| Memory | 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 96GB dual-channel, high-speed OC support, AMD EXPO profiles, OptiMem II routing. |
| Expansion Slots |
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (CPU, up to x16 mode depending on CPU) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (chipset, up to x4 mode) |
| Storage |
2 x M.2 slots (Key M, type 2280): - M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (with Ryzen 9000/7000 CPUs) - M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| Graphics Output | 1 x HDMI port (up to 4K@60Hz with supported CPUs) |
| Networking | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ‑45) with ASUS LANGuard Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth (version may vary by region) |
| Rear USB Ports | 2 x USB 10Gbps Type‑A 2 x USB 5Gbps Type‑A 4 x USB 2.0 Type‑A |
| Internal USB Headers | 1 x USB 5Gbps header (up to 2 x USB 3.x ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (up to 4 x USB 2.0 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps Type‑C front header |
| Audio | High-definition audio (codec and exact layout vary by region), with multi-channel output and front panel audio header. |
| Cooling & Fan Headers | VRM, M.2 and chipset heatsinks; multiple hybrid fan headers with Fan Xpert 2+ support. |
| Lighting | Aura Sync RGB with onboard RGB header and Addressable Gen 2 headers. |
| Operating System | Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit (drivers via ASUS support site). |
| Warranty | 3 years (ASUS India warranty, typical). |
Ideal For:
Perfect for compact AM5 gaming and creator builds that need DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage, fast 2.5Gb Ethernet and built‑in Wi‑Fi 6, without paying ROG prices or using a full‑size ATX motherboard.

