Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Sockt AM4 Motherboard

Model

Brand : ASUS

Series : ROG

Model : STRIX B450-F GAMING

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type : AM4

CPU Type : AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list.

Chipsets

Chipset : AMD B450

Memory

Number of Memory Slots : 4×288pin

Memory Standard : DDR4 3466(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

Maximum Memory Supported : 64GB

Channel Supported : Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16 : AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors:
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)
AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processor:
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)

PCI Express 2.0 x16 : 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (max. at x4 mode)
* PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3.

PCI Express x1 : 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s : AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors: *
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processor: *
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)AMD B450 chipset:
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

* Support StoreMI and NVMe RAID

M.2 : AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors: *
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)**
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)***AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processor: *
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*** Support StoreMI and NVMe RAID.
** 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 by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.

SATA RAID : 0/1/10

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset : Integrated in the AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DisplayPort ports
– Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
– Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset : ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

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

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset : Intel i211AT

Max LAN Speed : 10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) Type-A
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (3 x Type-A [blue] and 1 x Type-C)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(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 Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Physical Spec

Form Factor : ATX

LED Lighting : RGB

Dimensions (W x L) : 12.0″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

Features

Features

Multi-GPU Support:
AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX TechnologyROG Exclusive Features:
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Overwolf
GameFirst IVSpecial Features:
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages
TPU
– Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
Fan Xpert4
– Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
Gamer’s Guardian:
– ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports
– DRAM Overcurrent Protection
– Highly Durable Components
– SafeSlot
ASUS EPU:
– EPU
AURA:
– Aura Lighting Control
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
– Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
ASUS Exclusive Features:
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger
– ASUS Grid
ASUS EZ DIY:
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design:
– ASUS Q-Shield
– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-DIMM
Digi+VRM
Turbo APP
– featuring system performance tuning for selected applications

Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 7 64-bit *
* Windows 7 64-bit is only supported when using AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User’s manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x Strix door hanger
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Replaceable PCH nameplate