The ASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING is an AMD B550 (Socket AM4) ATX gaming motherboard designed for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors. It features a robust 12+2 power stage VRM design with teamed power stages for optimal CPU performance and overclocking headroom. The board supports Dual Channel DDR4 memory with DOCP profiles up to 5100MHz+(OC) across 4 DIMM slots. It provides PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with SafeSlot reinforcement, plus dual M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 3.0 x4) with heatsinks and 6x SATA 6Gbps ports for storage expansion. Networking includes Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.1. The motherboard features USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps) and Type-A ports, AI noise cancellation for clear voice communication, and comprehensive cooling options with multiple fan headers and pump headers. RGB lighting is controlled via ASUS Aura Sync with addressable Gen 2 headers, supporting synchronization across compatible devices. Additional highlights include SupremeFX audio with S1220A codec, BIOS FlashBack button for easy updates, and pre-mounted I/O shield for simplified installation.