ASUS PRIME B450M-A II AMD B450 Socket AM4 micro ATX

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.

Processor

Maximum number of SMP processors

1

Compatible processor series

AMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 9

Processor socket

Socket AM4

Processor manufacturer

AMD

Memory

Unbuffered memory

Y

Maximum internal memory

128 GB

Supported memory clock speeds

2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4400 MHz

ECC

Y

Memory channels

Dual-channel

Memory slots type

DIMM

Number of memory slots

4

Supported memory types

DDR4-SDRAM

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive interfaces

SATA III

Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support

Not supported

Internal I/O

RGB LED pin header

Y

TPM connector

Y

12V power connector

Y

Number of COM connectors

1

Number of chassis fan connectors

2

CPU fan connector

Y

ATX Power connector (24-pin)

Y

Front panel connector

Y

Front panel audio connector

Y

Audio connector

Y

S/PDIF out connector

Y

Number of SATA III connectors

6

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors

1

USB 2.0 connectors

2

Rear panel I/O ports

DVI-D ports quantity

1

HDMI version

2.0b

HDMI ports quantity

1

VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

1

PS/2 ports quantity

1

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

2

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

4

Network

Wi-Fi

N

Wake-on-LAN ready

Y

LAN controller

Realtek RTL8111H

Ethernet interface type

Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet LAN

Y

Features

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64

Audio output channels

7.1+2 channels

Motherboard chipset

AMD B450

Motherboard chipset family

AMD

Motherboard form factor

micro ATX

Component for

PC

Expansion slots

Number of M.2 (M) slots

1

PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots

1

PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots

2

BIOS

Clear CMOS jumper

Y

BIOS memory size

256 Mbit

BIOS type

UEFI AMI

Weight & dimensions

Depth

240 mm

Width

244 mm

Packaging content

Drivers included

Y

Cables included