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2 x USB 2.0
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HDMI™
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2 x USB 10Gbps
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Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
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2 x USB 2.0
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2 x USB 5Gbps
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3 x Audio Jacks
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Expansion Slots
● 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (max @x4)
● 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
● 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (max @x4)
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DDR5 support
● Dual Channel
● AEMP
● Dual Channel
● AEMP
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AM5 Socket for AMD Ryzen™
Desktop Processors
Desktop Processors
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2 x Front USB 5Gbps Type-A
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1 x Front USB 5Gbps Type-C®
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2 x M.2 slots
● M.2_1 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
● M.2_2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
● M.2_1 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
● M.2_2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
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AMD B850 Chipset
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4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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4 x Front USB 2.0
BUILT FOR NON STOP ACTION
ASUS Expedition: Ready for non-stop battle
ASUS Expedition motherboards are made for non-stop action, featuring Lightning Boot for faster BIOS boot-up. These Expedition motherboards are engineered for long-lasting durability to protect against moisture, corrosion and overvoltage damage. They have been subjected to stringent 144-hour diskless-system tests. Expedition motherboards provide the best stability, reliability and performance.
NON STOP DURABILITY
Exceptional stability and protection
ASUS Expedition motherboards offer an exclusive package of unbeatable hardware and features to ensure non-stop durability, including a luminous anti-moisture coating, SafeSlot, LANGuard, USBGuard protection for 120%-higher overvoltage toleration, and exclusive 5X Protection III for absolute reliability.
Luminous Anti-moisture Coating
Protects against moisture and corrosion
An innovative moisture-resistant coating provides comprehensive protection to prolong the life of your Expedition motherboard. It combats the negative effects of high humidity often found in crowded environments — such as iCafé , data centers and libraries — and minimizes internal corrosion by preventing the adhesion and migration of moisture. The coating even has a luminous effect when viewed under ultraviolet light, letting you clearly see where it is applied.
* Anti-moisture coating is applied to the selected components and crucial design on the motherboard accordingly.
USBGuard
120% higher overvoltage protection
Exclusive USBGuard technology detects voltage changes in real time, and has 120%-higher overvoltage tolerances than standard to ensure stable and reliable input voltages — minimizing the risk of damage, and protecting your equipment.
* Only the USB ports under the LAN port support USBGuard.
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SafeSlot
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Surge-Protected Networking
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Overvoltage Protection
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Stable Power Supply
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Expedition motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build - thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.
Safeslot
PCIe 5.0 is twice as fast as PCIe 4.0. ASUS has adapted our SMT manufacturing for the faster SafeSlot, a reinforced metal sheath that ensures secure card installation and faster data speeds.
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput.
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Overvoltage Protection
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
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DIGI+ Voltage-Regulator Module
The ASUS-exclusive Digi+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.
Acclaimed UEFI BIOS
ASUS Expedition motherboards include an improved slick mouse-controlled graphical BIOS and the new Lightning Boot feature that enables cloud PCs and diskless systems to boot up BIOS faster. The iCafe and Advanced modes help PC novices and seasoned overclockers get started quickly and easily.
Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
No CPU Detected
Fast blinking
4 Hz (0.25s)
No VGA Detected
Slow blinking
1/2 Hz (2s)
No Boot Device Detected
Very slow blinking
1/8 Hz (8s)
Installation Completed
Solid light
NON STOP GAMING
Robust power design
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of AMD processors. The EX-B850M-V9 is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 10(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future AMD processors.
VRM heatsinks
Massive VRM heatsinks and essential thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Eight-Layer PCB Design
Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
DDR5 Performance Enhancement
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of Expedition motherboards. With the EX-B850M-V9, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the EX-B850M-V9 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.
For entry-level modules without EXPO™ memory support, we’ve got you covered. 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.
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the EX-B850M-V9 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.
For entry-level modules without EXPO™ memory support, we’ve got you covered. 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.
Dual M.2 slots (up to 128 Gbps)
EX-B850M-V9 offers a total of two M.2 slots, including one that supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0, one that support 64Gbps via PCIe 4.0. This enables quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
PCIe® 5.0 Slot
EX-B850M-V9 offers PCIe 5.0 Slot connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.
Lower CPU workload
High TCP and UDP throughput
Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule!
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Audio shielding
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Separate layer for left and right tracks
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Premium audio capacitors
Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
NON STOP CHALLENEGING
144-hr diskless solution compatibility
ASUS operates the iCafé Labs to certify Expedition motherboards for use as diskless systems, subjecting them to 144 hours of dedicated tests, including a 24-hour reboot test and 12-hour 3D Mark test with heavy loading. A total of 1,200 validation hours ensure that Expedition motherboards are ready to run non-stop — with the smooth performance you demand.
