Quick Specs

• Experience lightning-fast gaming with a PCIe 5.0 slot.


• Enjoy easy PC DIY with Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch features.


• Harness the power of AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors.


• Achieve faster, more reliable connections with onboard WIFI.


• Benefit from robust cooling and stability with the TUF Gaming design.

Elevate Your Gaming Experience with an ASUS AM5 Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI motherboard is engineered for gamers seeking peak performance and unwavering reliability. This Micro ATX ASUS AM5 Motherboard, built around the cutting-edge AMD B850 chipset, supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, providing exceptional speed and stability for both intense gaming sessions and demanding content creation tasks.

Lightning-Fast Performance

Experience next-generation gaming with PCIe 5.0 support on this TUF Gaming Motherboard, unlocking blazing-fast data transfer speeds for the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. This ensures your system remains ready for the most demanding games and applications, delivering a crucial competitive advantage.

DIY-Friendly Design

The TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI ASUS AM5 Motherboard simplifies PC building with user-friendly features. These include the PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, and Q-Antenna. The Q-LED and BIOS Flashback button streamline troubleshooting and BIOS updates, ensuring a smooth and efficient building experience for both beginners and experienced builders.

Robust Connectivity and Cooling

This ASUS AM5 Motherboard keeps you connected with integrated WIFI, delivering fast and reliable wireless performance. Comprehensive cooling solutions ensure optimal thermal management, maintaining system stability even under heavy loads. Multiple USB ports, including USB Type-C, enable seamless connectivity for all your peripherals and devices.

Enhanced Audio Quality

Immerse yourself in high-fidelity audio with the Realtek codec, supporting jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking. The crystal-clear sound enhances your gaming and multimedia experiences on this premium ASUS AM5 Motherboard.

FEATURES:

• AMD B850 Chipset


• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Desktop Processors


• Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC) 256GB max capacity


• Ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E connectivity with Realtek 2.5G Ethernet LAN


• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 support


• 20Gbps USB Type-C connectivity support


• EZ PC DIY: PCIe slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED and BIOS Flashback button for easy usage


• Aura Sync support for full RGB lighting control

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 HDMI™ port**
  
  
  • 1 x DisplayPort***
  
  
  • * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
  
  
  • ** Supports max. 8K@30Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
  
  
  • *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
  
  
  
  


• Expansion Slots:
  
  
  
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  
  
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
  
  
  • AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
  
  
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
  
  
  • AMD B850 Chipset
  
  
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
  
  
  • *Please check Asus support or download center for supported peripherals.
  
  
  
  


• Storage:
  
  
  
  • Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  
  
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
  
  
  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
  
  
  • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  
  
  • AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
  
  
  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  
  
  • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)*
  
  
  • AMD B850 Chipset
  
  
  • M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  
  
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  
  
  • * Specifications vary by CPU types.
  
  
  
  


• RAID:
  
  
  
  • 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 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
  
  
  • TUF LANGuard
  
  
  
  


• Wireless & Bluetooth:
  
  
  
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  
  
  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  
  
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
  
  
  • Bluetooth® v5.3**
  
  
  • * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later.
  
  
  • ** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
  
  
  
  


• Rear USB (Total 12 ports):
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
  
  
  
  


• Front USB (Total 6 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 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
  
  
  • * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A.
  
  
  
  


• Audio:
  
  
  
  • Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  
  
  • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  
  
  • Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
  
  
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  
  
  • High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
  
  
  • Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
  
  
  
  


• Audio Features:
  
  
  
  • Audio Shielding
  
  
  • Premium audio capacitors
  
  
  • Dedicated audio PCB layers
  
  
  • Audio cover
  
  
  • Unique de-pop circuit
  
  
  • * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
  
  
  
  


• Back Panel I/O Ports:
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 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 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  
  
  • 5 x Audio jacks
  
  
  • 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
  
  
  
  


• Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit


• Form Factor: Micro ATX

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Asus TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI AM5 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard - Black x1

Why Asus?

ASUS has earned a trusted reputation in South Africa for delivering high-quality, innovative motherboards. The ASUS TUF Gaming series, including this ASUS AM5 Motherboard, is specifically designed for reliability and performance, ensuring gamers and PC enthusiasts receive a product that meets the demands of modern gaming and content creation. With advanced features, robust construction, and excellent support, ASUS motherboards provide a solid foundation for any high-performance PC build.