GIGABYTE

Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 — Proven AM4 Value with Integrated Wi-Fi AC & PCIe 4.0

A highly acclaimed Micro-ATX motherboard on AMD B550 built for AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors on Socket AM4. Features a 5+3 phase pure digital VRM with low RDS(on) MOSFETs, integrated Dual Band Wi-Fi AC plus Bluetooth, PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics, dual M.2 NVMe slots, and four DDR4 DIMMs supporting up to 128 GB and 4733+ MHz.

Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 retail box and Micro-ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi AC and AMD AM4 socket badges
SocketAMD AM4
ChipsetAMD B550
MemoryDDR4 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorMicro-ATX
WirelessWi-Fi AC
LAN1 Gbps
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Board Architecture Map

Component placement and expansion zones across the PCB
Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 top-down layout showing AM4 socket, four DDR4 slots, PCIe 4.0 slot and dual M.2 connectors
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AMD AM4 PGA1331 Socket — Centre

Fully supports AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors.

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5+3 Phase Pure Digital VRM — Top & Left

Digital PWM controller and low RDS(on) MOSFETs provide steady voltage regulation to multi-core Ryzen CPUs.

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4 × DDR4 DIMM Slots — Right

Dual-channel memory supporting up to 128 GB total system memory with speeds up to 4733+ MHz (XMP).

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PCIe 4.0 x16 Primary Graphics Slot — Centre

Direct PCIe 4.0 connection providing double the bandwidth of Gen3 for modern gaming graphics cards.

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Dual M.2 Sockets (PCIe 4.0 + PCIe 3.0) — Mid PCB

Ultra-fast primary PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot for boot drives, paired with secondary PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 slot for game storage.

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Integrated Dual Band Wi-Fi AC Module — Top Left

Built-in wireless networking supporting dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) plus Bluetooth connectivity.

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Power Delivery & Reliability

Pure digital power design and reliable multi-core voltage stability
5+3 DigitalVRM Phases
Solid 8-PinCPU 12V Connector
Low RDS(on)Cool Running MOSFETs
Q-Flash PlusBIOS Flash Button

5+3 Phase Pure Digital VRM

Delivers precise and clean electrical power to Ryzen processors even under continuous gaming and multitasking loads.

Built-in Dual Band Wi-Fi AC

Features integrated 802.11ac wireless connectivity with external high-gain antennas for flexible placement without running LAN cables.

PCIe 4.0 x16 Graphics Support

Full-bandwidth Gen4 slot maximizes data flow between your CPU and high-performance graphics card.

Q-Flash Plus BIOS Button

Update your BIOS firmware directly from a USB stick without installing a CPU, memory, or graphics card.

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Bandwidth & Lane Hierarchy

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 4.0 x16 Primary SlotFull-bandwidth GPU slot
~64 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Primary)Primary Gen4 NVMe slot
~64 Gb/s
M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 (Secondary)Secondary Gen3 NVMe slot
~16 Gb/s
Wi-Fi AC WirelessDual-band wireless network
Up to 433 Mbps
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (×4 Ports)5 Gbps rear blue ports
5 Gb/s each
Realtek GbE LANStable Gigabit wired network
1 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Port inventory: Everything on the panel, counted
Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 rear I/O panel with HDMI, DVI-D, quad USB 3.2, GbE LAN and Wi-Fi AC antenna terminals
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
1×HDMI 2.1 PortSupports up to 4K 60Hz resolution video output with HDCP 2.3
1×DVI-D PortDigital video output for desktop monitors
4×USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Blue)5 Gbps high-speed ports for fast storage and peripherals
2×USB 2.0 Ports (Black)Low-latency connections for mouse and keyboard
1×PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PortLegacy peripheral connector for zero-latency input
1×Realtek Gigabit LAN PortRJ-45 Ethernet port for stable wired connection
2×SMA Wi-Fi Antenna TerminalsConnectors for the included dual-band Wi-Fi antenna
3×HD Audio JacksLine-in, line-out, and microphone jacks with audio capacitors
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Will It Fit Your Build?

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Processor

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors on Socket AM4.

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Memory

DDR4 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB and speeds up to 4733+ MHz with XMP.

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Graphics

PCIe 4.0 x16 slot compatible with all modern dedicated graphics cards.

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Storage

2 × M.2 sockets (1x PCIe 4.0 + 1x PCIe 3.0) plus 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports.

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Case Clearance

Standard Micro-ATX form factor (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits Mini-Tower and Mid-Tower cases.

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Power Supply

Requires standard 24-pin ATX power and a single 8-pin CPU 12V connector.

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Full Specification Sheet

Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2
Model Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 Motherboard
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Supported Processors AMD Ryzen 5000 / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Processors
Chipset AMD B550 Chipset
Form Factor Micro-ATX (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Power Architecture 5+3 Phase Pure Digital VRM with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
Memory Architecture 4 × DDR4 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 128 GB, XMP Support
Memory Frequency Up to 4733+ MHz (O.C.)
Primary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (requires Ryzen 5000/3000 CPU)
Secondary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
M.2 NVMe Sockets 2 × M.2 Sockets (1× PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1× PCIe 3.0 x2)
SATA Storage 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0/1/10 support
Wireless Connectivity Dual Band Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac) + Bluetooth
Wired Ethernet Realtek GbE LAN (1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)
Display Outputs 1 × HDMI 2.1 + 1 × DVI-D
USB Connectivity 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A + 2 × USB 2.0 (Rear panel)
Audio Codec Realtek HD Audio + Audio Noise Guard with Path Separation
BIOS Feature Q-Flash Plus button for CPU-free BIOS updates
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Does the Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 include built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?+
Yes, it features integrated Dual Band Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac) and Bluetooth, complete with external antennas included in the box.
Does it support PCIe 4.0 graphics cards and M.2 SSDs?+
Yes. When paired with a 3rd Gen or 5000 Series Ryzen CPU, the primary PCIe x16 slot and the primary M.2 slot operate at full PCIe 4.0 bandwidth.
Can I update the BIOS if my Ryzen CPU is not recognized out of the box?+
Yes. The board is equipped with Q-Flash Plus, allowing you to update the BIOS using only a USB thumb drive and power supply with no CPU or RAM installed.
How much DDR4 memory can this motherboard hold?+
It supports up to 128 GB across 4 DIMM slots, with overclocking speeds reaching up to 4733+ MHz with XMP profiles.
Does it fit into compact PC cases?+
Yes, it utilizes the standard 24.4 x 24.4 cm Micro-ATX form factor, fitting into virtually all Mini-Tower and Mid-Tower PC cases.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
What payment and installment plans are available in Egypt?+
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
Yes. Our certified engineers assemble, cable-manage, flash BIOS, stress-test and tune the finished system before it ships. Start with our Custom PC Builder ↗.