Asus Prime B450-PLUS AMD AM4 DDR4 ATX Desktop Motherboard

From the Manufacturer|Powered by    Is the information in this section helpful? Yes / No Overview Powered by 2nd generation AMD® Ryzen™ AM4 processors, the ASUS Prime B450-Plus packs a punch with performance and reliability. Access next-generation connectivity and speeds with NVMe M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2, DDR4 support and Gigabit LAN. 5X Protection III ensures component longevity and reliability while Aura Sync RGB adds flair. Powered by 2nd generation AMD® Ryzen™ AM4 to maximize connectivity and speed with NVMe M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2, DDR4 (3200 MHz) and Gigabit LAN 5X Protection III hardware-level safeguards provide component longevity and reliability Aura Sync RGB header provides a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of enabled products Patent-pending SafeSlot Core fortified PCIe slot prevents damage caused by heavyweight GPUs FanXpert 4 Core delivers comprehensive controls for fans and AIO pump, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler and optimized gaming Features Reliable stability and compatibility Prime B450 Series motherboards are engineered with 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and durability of your investment. Tune it your way With Prime B40-Plus you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers – all via Fan Expert 4 Core. Whether youre cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. Cooler by design Each header can be set to monitor and react to up to three thermal sensors. Via 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. Ultrafast connectivity With USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, youll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. Also with x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. Make your memory faster Featuring an array of trace layout tweaks that improve memory stability, PRIME B450 Series provides a potent foundation for your build. With comprehensive support for the full gamut of Ryzen memory configurations PRIME B450 Series is a versatile all-rounder that can work or play. SafeSlot Core SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design thats anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6X-stronger retention and 1.3X-greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots. Whats In the Box Users manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD ASUS B450 Motherboards About ASUS ASUS aspires to deliver the incredible in everything it does. With more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,500 engineers, ASUS is dedicated to the design and manufacture of products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s (and tomorrow’s) digital home and office. ASUS’ broad portfolio includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, all-in-one PCs, laptops, servers, wireless networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,511 awards in 2017 and was named in Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies1 . © 2018 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 1 http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/ Ranked 4th in Computer Industry General Information AMD AM4 ATX motherboard with Aura Sync RGB header, DDR4 3200MHz, M.2, HDMI 2.0b, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2 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 PRIME ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. Weve melded all the good stuff thats packed into AMD Ryzen™ 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. Make your memory faster Featuring an array of trace layout tweaks that improve memory stability, PRIME B450 Series provides a potent foundation for your build. With comprehensive support for the full gamut of Ryzen memory configurations – from entry-level to performance-oriented – PRIME B450 Series is a versatile all-rounder that can work or play. Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and Prime B450 Series has one of the best in the business. Q-Fan Control Can configure the fans operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75°C. Search Function When youre ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard – with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye. EZ mode EZ Tuning WizardQuickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups Intuitive graphical fan control Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse. SATA Information: Display SATA port details that help you easily recognize drives. Fast Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change the time and date. Advanced mode My Favorites Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list. User Profile Save BIOS settings for migration to new BIOS version or system. SATA Port Renamin Rename SATA ports for easy identification. Ultrafast connectivity 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-A™, youll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps – 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 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports. Processor & Chipset Chipset Manufacturer: AMD Total Processor Supported: 1 Processor Socket: Socket AM4 Processor Supported: Ryzen 3 PRO Processor Supported: Ryzen 5 PRO Processor Supported: Ryzen 7 PRO Processor Supported: Ryzen 3 Processor Supported: Ryzen 5 Processor Supported: Ryzen 7 Memory Number of Memory Slots: 4 Memory Form Factor: UDIMM Memory Form Factor: DIMM Maximum Memory: 64 GB Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM Memory Speed Supported: 3 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 2.67 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 2.40 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 3.20 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 2.13 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 2.80 GHz (O.C.) I/O Controller Controller Type: Serial ATA/600 RAID Supported: Yes RAID Levels: 10 RAID Levels: 1 RAID Levels: 0 Video Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video Audio Audio Channels: 7.1 Network & Communication Gigabit Ethernet: Yes I/O Expansions Number of Total Expansion Slots: 5 Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 5 Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 3 Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 2 Interfaces/Ports Total Number of USB Ports: 7 Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 1 Number of USB 3.1 Ports: 4 HDMI: Yes DVI: Yes Onboard Interfaces Number of SATA Interfaces: 6 Number of M.2 Interfaces: 1 Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 6 Number of Onboard USB 3.1 Ports: 2 Onboard S/PDIF Header: Yes Physical Characteristics Form Factor: ATX Width: 12″ Depth: 9.2″ Miscellaneous Package Contents: Prime B450-PLUS Desktop Motherboard Users Manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD Environmentally Friendly: Yes Environmental Certification: RoHS Country of Origin: China Warranty Limited Warranty: 3 Year Product images may differ from actual product appearance.