The ASUS TUF B850M-PLUS WIFI7 is a compact, micro ATX motherboard for AMD's socket AM5 socket and corresponding Ryzen processors. It sacrifices some of the expansion capacity that a larger motherboard can offer, but still supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory and multiple SATA and M.2 drives. Two PCI-Express slots are also present: one Gen5 x16 for a video card and a small Gen4 x1 for various expansion devices - though some larger video cards could cover that second slot as well.
For external connectivity, this board has 7.1 surround analog audio outputs, 2.5Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and massive twelve USB ports of varying speeds (including one Type C). There are also HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for use with the graphics built into AMD's Ryzen processors, though most users will want to add a dedicated video card for improved graphics performance.
For external connectivity, this board has 7.1 surround analog audio outputs, 2.5Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and massive twelve USB ports of varying speeds (including one Type C). There are also HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for use with the graphics built into AMD's Ryzen processors, though most users will want to add a dedicated video card for improved graphics performance.
Model: Asus TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI7
Specifications
| Socket | AM5 |
| CPU Compatibility | Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series CPUs |
| Form Factor | MicroATX |
| Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
| Chipset | B850 |
| Wired Network Connectivity | 2.5G Networking |
| Wireless Network Connectivity | WiFi 7 |
| Network Controller | MediaTek MT7925 |
| Windows Support | Windows 11 |
| Linux Support | Yes |
Memory Support | |
| Type | DDR5 |
| Maximum Speed | 8000 MHz |
| Number of Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Size per Slot | 64 GB |
| Maximum Amount Supported | 256 GB |
Onboard Video | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor Type | Processor Dependent |
| Maximum Resolution | 7,680 x 4,320 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
External Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C | 1 |
| Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
| Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
| LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
| Wireless Antenna Port | Yes |
| Thunderbolt Ports | None |
| BIOS Flashback | Yes |
Internal Connections | |
| USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C | 1 |
| SATA III 6.0Gbps | 4 |
| M.2 Connector | 3 |
| Maximum M.2 Length | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Serial (Com) | 1 |
Expansion Slots | |
| Slot 1 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| Slot 4 | PCI Express 4.0 x1 |
Additional Information | |
| Bluetooth | Yes (5.4) |
| Integrated IO Shield | Yes |
BIOS Features | |
| UEFI BIOS | Yes |
| EZ Flash | Yes |
| OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
| Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |