Motherboard
PRIME B450M-GAMING II
Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME B450M GAMING II ...
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Page 3: ... Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Before you proceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 4 System memory 1 9 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2 1 Knowing BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS Setup program 2 2 2 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2 3 2 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 4 2 5 RAID configurations 2 5 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 6 ...
Page 4: ...electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cabl...
Page 5: ...es for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard packa...
Page 6: ...d and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x D Sub 1 x DVI D 1 x HDMITM 2 0b Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Expansion Slots 3rd 2nd 1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot supports x16 mode 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot supports x8 mode Athlon with Radeon Vega ...
Page 7: ... Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet USB Rear USB Total 6 ports 2 x USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports 2 x Type A 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 4 x Type A Front USB Total 6 ports 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports Audio Realtek 7 1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retaskin...
Page 8: ...ional 4 USB 2 0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header AAFP 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header 14 1 pin 1 x 10 1 pin System Panel header Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III ASUS DIGI VRM ASUS LANGuard ASUS Overvoltage Protection ASUS SafeSlot Core ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design ASUS Q ...
Page 9: ...rus software Free Trial for 60 days WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Windows 7 64 bit To support Windows 7 64 bit please install an AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation or Ryzen 1st Generation Processor Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 inch x 9 5 inch 24 ...
Page 10: ...SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_4 256Mb BIOS EATX12V BIOS_FLBK DVI VGA FLBK_LED1 EATXPWR U32G1_12 AMD B450 BATTERY HDMI LAN_U32G1_34 U32G2_56 KBMS _U32G1_78 Super I O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 M 2 SOCKET3 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX16 USB34 USB56 SOCKET AM4 COM AUDIO A A A RTL 8111H Realtek Codec Configuration 1 2 A M 2 PCIe 3 0 x4 SATA mode SATA6G_5 6 v The M 2 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5 6 ...
Page 11: ...eripherals or components Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the chassis DDR4 DIMM_A1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_A2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B2 64bit 288 pin module CPU_FAN DIGI VRM ...
Page 12: ...er supply plugs are fully inserted Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstab...
Page 13: ... may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on The LED ...
Page 14: ...in header is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings 16 SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system with a Serial Peripheral Interface SPI allowing you to securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures pla...
Page 15: ...rom or written to the HDD Power button Soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This header is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin header is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 18 BIOS FlashBackTM LED The FlashBack LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack Scan the QR code for more information on BI...
Page 16: ... Ethernet port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications 5 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this por...
Page 17: ...uration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Audio 2 4 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Cen...
Page 18: ...s Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 1 3 2 4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout design Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the...
Page 19: ...k with the retailer to get the correct memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot Recommended memory configuration Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standa...
Page 20: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Installing a DIMM 1 2 B A A To remove a DIMM B A ...
Page 21: ...ce configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system compon...
Page 22: ...only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select t...
Page 23: ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that con...
Page 24: ...pport and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensu...
Page 25: ...ware directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 10 is data striping and data mir...
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Page 27: ...e in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception whi...
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Page 30: ...T throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste...
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