ASUS THE PRIME B450M-A II MOTHERBOARD

ASUS Prime B450M II 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 B450M II Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably. Tune It Your Way Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B450M II motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work – maximizing your productivity. UEFI BIOS The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various Advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want. Quick and Simple Setup EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time. Cool to the Core Prime B450M II series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads A VRM heatsink with underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance. Cooler by Design Prime B450M-A II is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads. Build on a Solid Foundation Prime B450M II motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options. PCIe 3.0 M.2 (up to 32 Gbps) Achieve speed with onboard M.2 M.2 Slot supports up to 22110 and data-transfer speed up to 32Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including two rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases. Little Things Make a Big Difference Prime B450M II series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a unique personal look. Outstanding Audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced. Aura Sync Outshine the Competition A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for RGB LED strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, SafeSlot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots. Overvoltage Protection World-class circuit-protecting power design An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies. DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short-circuit damage prevention Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices. Stainless-Steel Back I/O 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels. LANGuard Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

 

Specification:

 

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
TPM connector	Yes
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of EATX power connectors	1
Number of COM connectors	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
HDMI version	2.1
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 9, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC	Yes
Supported memory clock speeds	2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3333,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4466,4600,4800 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Number of storage drives supported	6
RAID support	Yes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB connector type	USB Type-A
WiFi-AP antenna jack	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	3
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller model	Realtek RTL8821CE
Features
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Video
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64
Drivers included	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	9.61" (244 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA