Name: Asus Pro B550M-C/CSM AMD 3rd Gen Socket AM4 mATX Motherboard
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 90MB15Q0-M0EAYC
Price: 2679.99 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Product Description

Overview:

AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4) micro ATX business motherboard with enhanced security, reliability and manageability. Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, 1 Gb Ethernet, dual DP/HDMI, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C.

AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, PCIe 4.0, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
ASUS-exclusive self-recovering BIOS technology for automatic system BIOS recovery from a verified backup
Innovative moisture-resistant coating to protect the motherboard from harsh environments

Features:

ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express – server-grade IT management software.

ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

about ASUS Control Center Express >

Optimize IT endpoint management Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely
Automate IT maintenance Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility
Securely manage all of endpoints Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices

* ASUS Control Center Express is only available for CSM motherboards. Please consult your local sales representative for more information

Internationally Certified Business Motherboard
ASUS business motherboards are enterprise proven with leading quality that exceeds industry standards. Certified by multiple international safety and environmental organizations, ASUS business motherboards provide a safe, secure and sustainable solution, making them the ideal choice for your business.

ASUS Shield Enhances system security from bottom to top
ASUS Reliant Ensures consistent performance with the finest components and rigorous reliability testing
Management Suite Makes customization and management more efficient

ASUS Self-recovering BIOS
ASUS-exclusive BIOS protection technology automatically recovers the system BIOS with a verified backup in the event of an update failure, preventing the need to replace or reinstall hardware.

ASUS Secure Boot
ASUS business motherboard is set to check the firmware and signature of each piece of boot software.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Hardware-based security offers better data protection, enhances network security, protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity.

Certified NIST SP 800-147
ASUS business motherboard is certified by the national computer security standards.

With ASUS Self-recovering BIOS
The user simply needs one step to restore the latest BIOS update.

Benefits
Ensures safe BIOS updates
Reduces maintenance frequency and costs
Requires no extra software
Provides automatic update failure detection and recovery

Standard process for BIOS update crash recovery
The user needs four steps to reinstall the BIOS update:

ASUS Reliant – Ensures consistent performance with the finest components and rigorous reliability testing

Trouble shooting solution
24/7 Reliability Test
Anti-moisture Coating
Anti-sulfur Resistors
LAN Guard
Overvoltage Protection
Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ESD Guards

ASUS Trouble Shooting Solution
ASUS Debug header is a 10-1 pin low pin count (LPC) header for connecting to debug cards for faster, more efficient motherboard troubleshooting. When connected to an ASUS Debug Card, administrators can view error and debugging codes on the integrated LCD display, and get better idea of initialization and recovery processes. ASUS business motherboards provide a complete troubleshooting solution, making mass production faster and more cost effective.

Product Specifications

Specifications

CPU	AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
Chipset	AMD B550
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4866(O.C) / 4800(O.C.) / 4600(O.C) / 4466(O.C.) / 4400(O.C) / 4333(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4200(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
Graphic	2 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ) *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Expansion Slots	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 * 1 x PCI * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
Storage	Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors : 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors : 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD B550 Chipset : 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
Audio	Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
USB Ports	Rear USB Port ( Total 6 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A) Front USB Port ( Total 7 ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software IT Management software supported – ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)
ASUS Special Features	ASUS Q-Design – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – Box Headers Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features – ASUS Self Recovering BIOS – ASUS Event Log – ASUS Commercial BIOS kit – Anti-Moisture – 24/7 Reliability – Overcurrent Protection TPM2.0 IC Onboard
Back I/O Ports	1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 2 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 3 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode) 1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module 1 x LPT header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x SMBus header(s) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x COM port header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x LPC Debug header 1 x Speaker connector
Accessories	1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD User manual 3 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 2 x M.2 SSD Hex screw packages
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PXE
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor	mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note	*1 The PCIe x4 slot runs x2 mode when the PCI slot is occupied.