{"product_id":"gigabyte-b650i-ax-mini-itx-am5-motherboard-ddr5-wi-fi-6e","title":"Gigabyte B650I AX Mini-ITX AM5 Motherboard - DDR5, Wi-Fi 6E","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte B650I AX is a Mini-ITX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors, built for compact high-performance builds that need Wi-Fi 6E and DDR5 support without sacrificing connectivity or expandability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 with AMD EXPO and XMP support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-channel DDR5 with native boost to 5000 MHz and overclocking capability to 6400 MT\/s. Automatically detects both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles for broad compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6E and 2.5 GbE LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with dedicated 6 GHz band for gigabit wireless performance, paired with 2.5 GbE Ethernet for wired connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIOS updates without CPU or RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Q-Flash Plus button lets you update the BIOS with just a USB drive—no need to install the processor, memory, or graphics card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 NVMe and quick-release GPU slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — One PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 socket for fast NVMe storage, plus an EZ-Latch x16 slot with quick-release design for easy graphics card removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Mini-ITX form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits small cases while delivering features typically found on larger boards—Wi-Fi 6E, three fan headers, dual SATA, and DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini-ITX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 up to 128 GB (2 DIMM slots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5-6400 (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 NVMe, 2 x SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 x PWM\/DC with Smart Fan 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors on Socket AM5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 DIMM modules up to 128 GB (2 DIMM slots, 64 GB single DIMM capacity max).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ One PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD and two SATA 6 Gb\/s storage devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: GPU must fit within the Mini-ITX form factor and be compatible with the single PCIe x16 slot; some oversized coolers may conflict with the RAM slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Intel processors or DDR4 memory—this board is AM5 DDR5 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact gaming or streaming builds that need fast storage and modern wireless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclockers using DDR5 with AMD EXPO or XMP profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-form-factor enthusiasts who want Wi-Fi 6E without switching to ITX-only features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers building in cases with space constraints but requiring dual SATA and NVMe storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-GPU setups:\u003c\/b\u003e Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics cards to one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge air cooler compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Mini-ITX boards leave less clearance above memory slots for tall coolers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegacy storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Only two SATA ports if you need more than three storage drives total (one M.2 NVMe + two SATA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWired-only networks:\u003c\/b\u003e No ethernet alternative if Wi-Fi 6E is not needed or unavailable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMD Socket AM5：Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000\/ Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled Performance：5+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual Channel DDR5：2*SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ \u0026amp; Intel® XMP Memory Module Support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperSpeed Storage：PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEZ-Latch：PCIe x16 Slot with Quick Release Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast Networks：Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax \u0026amp; 2.5GbE LAN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended Connectivity：DP, HDMI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that the memory overclocking capability is able up to 6400 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE AM5 MB supports both AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP overclocking memory modules for maximal compatibility. MB will automatically detect both profiles format in SPD, users can choose to enable one of profiles from BIOS menu and easily reach overclocked memory performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click. Define and create your own SPD profile into Native, AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP 3.0 memory modules. One user-defined profile can be saved, loaded either locally or from\/to an external storage device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 4.0 devices which are expected to experience twice bandwidth than the current PCIe 3.0 devices. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R\u0026amp;D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you're good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 Ready Mid Loss PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3*PWM\/DC Fan Headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fan Curve Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGigabyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB650I AX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini-ITX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; 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