Features Fan Xpert 4 Core: Comprehensive controls for fans and AIO pump, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming Ultrafast connectivity: Supreme flexibility with USB 3.1 Gen 2 and native M.2 ASUS Aura Sync header: Onboard connector for RGB LED strips, easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-capable hardware 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around system protection Overview ASUS Prime B450 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 Ryzenâ„¢ 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 B450 Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably. Cooler by design Prime B450 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-Aâ„¢, you’ll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — twice as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1. M.2 Speed up with onboard M.2 With x4 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It’s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data. Specification CPU AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics/Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation Processors Supports CPU up to 8 cores * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Chipset AMD B450 Memory AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/ Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics/ Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Graphic Integrated in the AMD Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics Processors Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports - Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD CrossFireXâ„¢ Technology Expansion Slots AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/ Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics Processor 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) AMD B450 chipset 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 Storage AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/ Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics/ Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation Processors : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) AMD B450 chipset : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10 LAN Realtek® RTL8111H ASUS LAN Guard Audio Realtek® ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2 Audio Feature : - 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 USB Ports AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/ Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics/ Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A) AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/ Ryzenâ„¢ with Radeonâ„¢ Vega Graphics/ Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation : 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-CTM) AMD B450 chipset : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A) AMD B450 chipset : 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at mid-board) AMD B450 chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) 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 ASUS Exclusive Features : - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - PC Cleaner - File Transfer ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM Overclocking Protection : - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 1 x 5Gb/s port(s) USB Type-CTM 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x COM port header Accessories User’s manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorite, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen,F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm ) Note *1 The M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA_5/6 ports, and therefore the SATA_5/6 ports cannot be used when an M.2 device is installed. *2 Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.