ASUS ROG B450-F STRIX II GAMING AMD AM4 MOTHERBOARD

Specifications  
AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzenô processors
Robust power solution: 8+4 discrete MOS with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
Gaming-optimized connectivity: Dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, plus HDMIÆ 2.0 and DisplayPortô 1.2 output support
Smooth networking: M.2 socket with E-key and IntelÆ Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intuitive software: Easy-to-use UEFI BIOS and ASUS AI Networking make it easy to configure gaming builds
DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBackô, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot
Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB headers and Addressable RGB header
Industry-leading gaming audio: AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, SupremeFX S1220A codec and Sonic Studio III for immersive sound
Specifications







CPU



AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzenô/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzenô with Radeonô Vega Graphics/Athlonô with Radeonô Vega Graphics Processors





Chipset




AMD B450





Memory




4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory



3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzenô/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzenô with Radeonô Vega Graphics/ Athlonô with Radeonô Vega Graphics Processors


Dual Channel Memory Architecture




Graphic




1 x HDMI 2.0b



1 x DisplayPort 1.2


*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.


Integrated Graphics Processor




Multi-GPU Support




Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXô Technology





Expansion Slots




2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)



1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *


3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzenô Processors


1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)


3 x PCIe 2.0 x1


AMD Athlonô with Radeonô Vega Graphics Processors


AMD B450 chipset


1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)




Storage




Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports



3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzenô Processors :


1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*


1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*


2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzenô with Radeonô Vega Graphics Processors :


1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 X2 mode)


2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s),


2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),


2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)


AMD Athlonô with Radeonô Vega Graphics Processors :


AMD B450 chipset :


1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)


4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),


Support Raid 0, 1, 10




LAN




IntelÆ I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet



ASUS LANGuard




Audio




ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A



- Audio Shielding


- Premium Japanese audio capacitors


- Audio Cover


- Optical S/PDIF out header(s) at mid-board


- SupremeFX Shieldingô Technology


- Dual OP Amplifiers


- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs


- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking


- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input


- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *


* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.


Audio Feature :




USB Ports




4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(3 x Type-A +1 x USB Type-CÆ)



Front USB Port ( Total 4 )


2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(2 x Type-A)


Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )


2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)


2 x USB 2.0 port(s)




Software Features





ROG Exclusive Software



- RAMCache III


- ROG CPU-Z


- GameFirst VI


- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer


- Sonic Radar III


- Overwolf


- Anti-virus software


ASUS Exclusive Software Features


Armoury Crate


- Aura Creator


- Aura Sync


Ai noise cancelling microphone


AI Suite 3:


- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5


TPU


EPU


DIGI+ VRM


Fan Xpert 4


Turbo app


- EZ update


AI Charger


UEFI BIOS


ASUS EZ DIY


- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3


- ASUS EZ Flash 3


- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode




ASUS Special Features





Aura Sync



- Standard RGB header(s)


- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)


ASUS Q-Design


- ASUS Q-DIMM


- ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green)


- ASUS Q-Slot


ASUS Thermal Solution


- Aluminum M.2 heatsink


ASUS EZ DIY


-BIOS FlashBackô button


-BIOS FlashBackô LED


-Clear CMOS header


-Pre-mounted I/O shield


- SafeSlot




Back I/O Ports




1 x IntelÆ I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet



2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2


3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A


1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-CÆ


1 x BIOS FlashBackô Button(s)


1 x DisplayPort


1 x Optical S/PDIF out


5 x Audio jack(s)


1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)


1 x HDMI


2 x USB 2.0




Internal I/O Ports




1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)



1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)


1 x Addressable RGB header


1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)


1 x TPM header


1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)


1 x CPU Fan connector(s)


1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)


3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)


1 x AIO_PUMP connector


1 x AAFP connector


2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)


1 x COM port(s) connector(s)


6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)


1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)


1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)


1 x System panel(s)


1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)


1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)




Accessories




1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)



1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)


4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)


1 x ROG Strix stickers


1 x Cable ties pack(s)


1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)


1 x ROG Thank you card


User¥s manual


1 x Supporting DVD


1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED




BIOS




256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS





Manageability




WOL by PME, PXE





Operating System




WindowsÆ 10 64-bit





Form Factor




12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )



ATX Form Factor




Note





* PCIe x16_3 slot share bandwidth with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3



* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.


*When the M.2_2 is occupied +A1:A163by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.