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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi PRIME B450M-GAMING II specifications summary ..........vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Chapter 1 Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............
Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet • before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Dual Channel Memory Architecture Memory * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. *The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Integrated Graphics in the 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™...
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PRIME B450M-GAMING II specifications summary Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 &...
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PRIME B450M-GAMING II specifications summary Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
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* To support Windows 7 64- bit, please install an AMD Ryzen™ 2 Generation or Ryzen™ 1 Generation Processor. mATX Form Factor Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.5 inch (24.4 cm x 24 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Codec SPEAKER SPDIF_OUT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 U32G1_12 USB34 USB56 COM_DEBUG AAFP F_PANEL Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B450M-GAMING II...
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1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket Gen AMD Ryzen™ The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Athlon™ with Radeon™ and 1 Vega Graphics Processors. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2.
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Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME B450M-GAMING II...
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12. COM Port header This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 13. Front Panel Audio header AAFP This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard.
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This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 18. BIOS FlashBack The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack function. ASUS PRIME B450M-GAMING II...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
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Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B450M-GAMING II...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with and 1 Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). • Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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