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PRIME B250-PLUS specifications summary
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Storage
Intel
®
B250 Chipset:
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA and PCIe x2 mode)*
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (Intel
®
RST support, PCIe x4 mode)**
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready**
* (1) When an M.2 device in PCIe mode is installed, PCIe x16_2 slot only runs at x1
mode and SATA6G_1 port is enabled.
(2) When an M.2 device in SATA mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1
bandwidth. SATA6G_1 port is disabled.
** Only M.2_2 socket can support Intel
®
Optane™ Memory. Intel
®
Optane™ Technology
is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel
®
processors. Before using Intel
®
Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers
and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
LAN
Realtek
®
8111H Gigabit LAN
Audio
Realtek
®
ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC
- 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
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
USB
Intel
®
B250 Chipset
- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (at back panel) supports 3A power output
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board;
2 ports at back panel, blue,
Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS 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: 6 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
