Designed for gaming enthusiasts looking for robust utility and unique style, the  Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard  enables seasoned builders to leverage the power of AMD's Ryzen processors and gaming-focused components for greater system-wide performance while sporting an ice cool motif. An AMD AM5 socket allows you to install a wide range of AMD Ryzen processors from the 7000 and 8000 Series family with ease. Four DDR5 DIMM slots allow you to install up to 256GB of memory with speeds up to 8000 MHz for faster multitasking and render performance. Four SATA and two M.2 interfaces allow you to install an array of storage drives, creating a massive library for your titles, video assets, and more. Install graphics and utility cards into an array of expansion slots consisting of one PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 in x4 mode. Multiple USB ports allow you to plug in your favorite peripherals such as keyboards, mice, audio interfaces, and more with USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 support. Bluetooth 5.3 functionality is available for wireless devices like headsets and controllers. Connect to your network wired or wirelessly with the integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for wired connections or use Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for a quick and reliable cable-free experience. Power & Performance Twin Digital VRM Equipped with a variety of performance enhancements, the AORUS ELITE AX ICE boasts immense power suitable for your favorite games. Twin Digital VRM utilizes 12 VCORE Phases, 2 SOC Phases, and 2 MISC Phases to ensure power efficiency. DDR5 EXPO & XMP Optimize your memory performance with support for up to 8000 MHz performance, maximized with EXPO and XMP functionality. Thermal Design Enhanced Cooling A fully covered VRM Thermal Armor Advanced heat sink, M.2 Thermal Guard XL, Multi-cut design, 7W/mK Thermal Pad, and 6mm heat pipe all work together to ensure proper thermal performance. M.2 Thermal Guard Ultra-efficient M.2 thermal guard ensures enhanced cooling and heat dissipation, preventing throttling caused by heat spikes. Smart Fan 6 Smart Fan 6 cooling fan system ensures high air current with support for both standard fans and liquid cooling systems. An array of headers and temperature sensors monitors your system and properly enables cooling when needed. Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking technology offers enhanced signal strength with a dedicated 6 GHz band, providing you with smooth and reliable connection with greater range. 2.5 GbE LAN IF you prefer a wired connection, the 2.5 GbE RJ45 port enables swift networking connectivity and optimized gaming performance. USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 An internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 header gives you up to 20 Gb/s data transfer speeds, suitable for a wide range of peripherals. Hi-Fi Audio High-end audio capacitors provide realistic sound effects that immerse you deeper into your favorite games backed by separated audio tracks within the PCB layers. Personalization RGB Fusion Leverage Gigabyte's RGB Fusion lighting and effects to turn your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room. UEFI BIOS The enhanced user-friendly interface supports an easy mode display so you can monitor and change various aspects of system, read storage information, view changelogs, and see load line curve graphs. Gigabyte Control Center This unified software platform offers an intuitive user interface so you can quickly enable auto update functionality, synchronize Gigabyte products, and adjust components. Durable Design DIY Friendly An array of improvements makes installation and removal of components quick and easy thanks to PCIe UD Slot X and M.2 EZ-Latch. Q-Flash Plus Update your motherboard BIOS with ease thanks to the Q-Flash Plus updater. Plug in your power cables, download the BIOS file from another computer, plug the USB drive into the dedicated Q-Flash port, then press the Q-Flash Plus button to initiate updating. No need to install other components.