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  AI OVERCLOCKING

  ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

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  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.

  *Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.
  **AI Advisor functions may vary by platform.

AI NETWORKING II?

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  Traffic Monitor

  Armoury Crate's Traffic Monitor tracks your current WiFi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the “Channel Switch” button* for improved network performance.

  *The "Channel Switch" function requires pairing with an ASUS router. If not paired with an ASUS router, the channel change process can be performed in the "Router IP" section of the Traffic Monitor.

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  Fast Check

  Armoury Crate's Fast Check empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength?

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  Direction Finder

  Armoury Crate's Direction Finder* helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength.

  *The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6GHz bands

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  Gamefirst

  GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate for an even better user experience. GameFirst optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time, based on intelligent algorithms designed for various application customizable usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for NVIDIA^® GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense game streamingcloud gaming sessions. To provide a better user's experience, GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate.

EZ PC DIY

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  PCIE^® SLOT Q-Release Slim

  With PCIe^® Slot Q-Release Slim, simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.

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  M.2 Q-RELEASE

  The M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch* to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.

  *Switch may be a lever or button, depending on motherboard model.

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  NEW M.2 Q-LATCH

  The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press.

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  M.2 Q-SLIDE

  This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242, 2260 and 2280 for easy device installation.

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  Q-ANTENNA

  With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.?

PCIE 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix B850-E offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support. The topmost x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. Three of the onboard M.2 slots are geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, while all the rest can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.

Power Design

• POWER ARCHITECTURE

  The VRM features 16+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 90 amps

• ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS?

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

• DUAL PROCOOL POWER CONNECTORS

  ProCool connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines.

• 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.

MEMORY

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  DDR5 Strength

  For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the Strix B850-E is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits, courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

  **Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

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  AEMP

  ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP automatically detects the memory chips on your kit and then presents optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles that you can effortlessly apply to unleash performance.

COOLING?

• VRM HEATSINK ARRAY

  Two thick VRM heatsinks are connected by a heatpipe, sharing cooling capacity across VRMs and providing ample surface area and mass to handle the power needs of high-performance AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors.

• M.2 BACKPLATE

  An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

• M.2 HEATSINKS

  Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

NETWORKING

• WIFI 7

  The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6*, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels** on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM*. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
  Learn more about https://www.asus.com/content/wifi7/

  * WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features. 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions.
  ** Specifications vary by model.

• Realtek 5Gb Ethernet

  ow-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.

ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.?

Disclaimer: The availability of WiFi 7 varies according to regional regulations.

Wireless Signal Reception Improvement

Versus previous-generation antenna

• Up to +6%

   

  6 GHz

• Up to +18%

   

  5/2.4 GHz

USB4^® PORT

The USB4^® port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. External display support reaches up to 4K output.*

*VGA resolution support depends on CPU or graphic card capabilities.