Asus Prime B450-PLUS Socket AM4 - Motherboard

ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus the flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've fused 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 automatic system tuning, comprehensive cooling and audio controls. integrated immersive. When you build with an ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboard, you develop smartly, easily, and affordably.
 
Cooler by design
The Prime B450 series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever configured using ASUS Fan Xpert software or UEFI BIOS.
Each header can be configured to monitor and react to up to three thermal sensors. Through Fan Xpert, you can also assign a sensor to monitor the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to ensure optimal cooling during GPU or CPU intensive workloads.
 
Make your memory faster
With a variety of stroke settings that improve memory stability, the PRIME B450 Series provides a powerful foundation for your build. With comprehensive support for the full range of Ryzen memory configurations, from entry-level to performance, the PRIME B450 Series is a versatile all-rounder that can work or play.
 
UEFI BIOS acclaimed by the media
The UEFI BIOS is an early benchmark in any PC building journey, and the Prime B450 Series has one of the best in the business.
 
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A. 10Gbps maximum speed with USB 3.1 Gen 2 on board
With backwards compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A™, you'll experience maximum connection flexibility and data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, twice as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1.
 
USB 3.1 Gen 1 front panel connector. Future-proof connectivity
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with four super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid last-minute contortions searching for hard-to-reach rear ports.

M.2. Accelerate with M.2 onboard
With x4 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports data transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing quick access to data.
 
AMD StoreMI. Affordable acceleration for any hard drive
AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that speeds up any drive for better system responsiveness with reduced boot and software loading times. It combines SSD performance with the accessibility and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.
 
Native PCIe M.2/NVMe RAID support for lightning fast storage speed!
Not satisfied with the read/write speeds of the single storage device? Then, join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array with two PCIe storage drives to enjoy super-speed data transfers.
 
5X PROTECTION III
Prime B450 motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the best components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to ensure the quality and long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build, thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.
 
Exceptional audio. Integrated features combined deliver elevated audio
Smart design and superior hardware create audio quality unlike anything else you've ever experienced!
Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing cross-talk interference.
Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.
Premium Japanese Audio Capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Aura Sync. Stand out from the competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura Sync offers full lighting connected through the motherboard's RGB header, with a variety of functional presets for external LED strips.
 
Illuminate your construction
LED illuminated control for PCIe slots and trace paths
Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.
 
Complete your dive
The Prime B450 series is not only VR ready, it goes much further. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready brand means the Prime B450 series has been tested with a host of class-leading components to ensure your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build the system of your dreams with complete confidence.

Characteristics

CPU
- AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors
- Supports CPU up to 8 cores
Chipset
-AMD B450
Memory
- AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors
- 4 x DIMMs, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Unbuffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- ECC Memory (ECC mode) supports variations by CPU.
Graph
- Integrated in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ 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 CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
- AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors
   1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
- AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ 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 Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 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)
   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
- Audio Features:
   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-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
USB Ports
- AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation:
   2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel,, NULL, Type-A)
   A- MD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation:
   1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel,, NULL, USB Type-CTM)
- AMD B450 chipset:
   2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel,, NULL, 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,, NULL, 4 at mid-board)
Special features
-  ASUS TUF PROTECTION
   ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe with solid soldering
   ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
   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
- 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 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
- 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
OS
- Windows® 10 64-bit
Shape Factor
-ATX Form Factor
- 12.0 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm)