Description

• CPU
  AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• Chipset
  AMD B450
• Memory
  3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
  2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400(O.C)/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
  Multi-VGA output support : DVI-D/D-Sub ports
  – Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  – Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
• Expansion Slots
  3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) *¹
  AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  AMD B450 chipset
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• Storage
  AMD B450 chipset :
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,
  Support Raid 0, 1, 10
  3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode)
• LAN
  Realtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  ASUS LAN Guard
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  Audio Feature :
  – LED-illuminated design – Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
  – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
  – Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
• USB Ports
  3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
  AMD B450 chipset :
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
  AMD B450 chipset :
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at mid-board)
  AMD B450 chipset :
  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  ASUS 5X Protection III :
  – ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
  – ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
  – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
  – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Premium components provide better power efficiency
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
  – ASUS Fan Xpert
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 3
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  – Multi-language BIOS
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
  3 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  1 x Speaker connector
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x M.2 Anchor
  1 x Supporting DVD
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorite, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
• Operating System
  Windows® 10 64-bit
  Windows® 7 64-bit *²
• Form Factor
  mATX Form Factor
  8.9 inch x 8.7 inch ( 22.6 cm x 22.1 cm )
• Note
  1*Support NVMe PCIe RAID.
  2*Windows 7 64-bit is only supported when using AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors.

D-Sub Port

DVI-D Port

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports

LAN

8CH Audio

PCI Express 3.0 Slot

• ASUS SafeSlot Core support

Audio Features

• LED-Illuminated design
• Audio shielding
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Premium Japanese
  audio capacitors

DIGI+ VRM & EPU

DDR4

AMD AM4 Socket

AMD B450 Chipset

32Gb/s M.2 Support
SATA & PCIE x4 mode

4 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports

2 x Front USB 3.1 Gen 1

ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We’ve melded all the good stuff that’s packed into AMD Ryzen™ processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.

Tune it your way

EPU

Fan Xpert

All-round energy efficiency

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.

Flexible cooling controls

Prime B450 Series motherboards offer comprehensive control over system fans, via the included Fan Xpert software. Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click.

Cooler by design

Prime B450 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources

4-pin PWM/DC fan

Each header can monitor and react to dedicated thermal sensors.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Make your memory faster

Featuring an array of trace layout tweaks that improve memory stability, PRIME B450 Series provides a potent foundation for your build. With comprehensive support for the full gamut of Ryzen memory configurations – from entry-level to performance-oriented — PRIME B450 Series is a versatile all-rounder that can work or play.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and Prime B450 Series has one of the best in the business.

Q-Fan ControlCan configure the fan’s operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75°C.

Search FunctionWhen you’re ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard — with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye.

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Ultrafast connectivity

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A

Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard

With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A™, you’ll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — twice as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector

Future-proof connectivity

USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with two super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

M.2

Speed up with onboard M.2

With x4 PCI Express^® 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It’s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

AMD StoreMI

Affordable acceleration for any hard drive

AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that accelerates any drive for better system responsiveness with reduced startup and software load times. It combines SSD performance with the affordability and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.

For more detailed information, please refer to AMD official website : https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/store-mi

Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for
Lightning Fast Storage Speed!

Not satisfied with single-storage device read/write speeds? Then join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array using two PCIe storage drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning speeds.

M.2+PCIe

Reliable stability and compatibility

Built to Last

ASUS is the world’s leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation — offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences.

5X

Protection III

Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability.

520+

DDR4 compatibility

Industry-leading DDR4 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance.

1000+

compatible devices

Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.

8000+

validation hours

Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility and safety.

Prime B450 Series 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 investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world’s leading motherboard brand.

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1000+

Compatible devices and components

The superior compatibility of Prime B450 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+

VALIDATION HOURS

ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

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Upgrade to unrivalled audio

Outstanding audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced!

Audio shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate layer for left and right tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Japanese audio capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Brighten Up Your Build

LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths

Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

AMD AM4 Socket for 3^rd/2^nd/1^st Gen AMD Ryzen^™ / 2^nd and 1^st Gen AMD Ryzen^™ with Radeon^™ Vega Graphics / Athlon^™ with Radeon^™ Vega Graphics ProcessorsThe AMD Ryzen™ processor is based on the innovative Zen core architecture and features up to eight cores and Radeon™ Vega integrated graphics. Together with dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 16 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 lanes, these AMD AM4-socket processors deliver superb computing performance.

AMD B450 chipsetThe AMD B450 chipset delivers high performance and flexibility with the latest AMD® AM4-socket Ryzen™ processors. It also offers AMD StoreMI storage acceleration technology and provides two 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, and four 6Gbps SATA ports for faster data retrieval.