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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1:... power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 ...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1:... power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 ...
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It includes description of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. Conventions used throughout this manual. v These documents are not part of the motherboard ... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the following symbols ...
It includes description of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. Conventions used throughout this manual. v These documents are not part of the motherboard ... CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to the following symbols ...
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... x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Dual OP Amplifiers - Audio cover * Due... mode. 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)* * Wi-Fi module is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back ...
... x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (continued on the next page) vii Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Dual OP Amplifiers - Audio cover * Due... mode. 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)* * Wi-Fi module is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back ...
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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii AURA RGB headers - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback™ button - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white... 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x TPM header 1 x Thermal Sensor header ASUS Q-Design -
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii AURA RGB headers - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback™ button - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white... 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x TPM header 1 x Thermal Sensor header ASUS Q-Design -
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... - Aura Creator - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI...
... - Aura Creator - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Overwolf - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI...
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... 12. M.2 slot (Key E) 16. Q-LEDs 20. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. Clear CMOS header 13. Expansion slots 4. BIOS FlashBack™ LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-3 COM port header 14. TPM header 19. CPU socket 2. USB 2.0 header 10. Thermal Sensor header...
... 12. M.2 slot (Key E) 16. Q-LEDs 20. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. Clear CMOS header 13. Expansion slots 4. BIOS FlashBack™ LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-3 COM port header 14. TPM header 19. CPU socket 2. USB 2.0 header 10. Thermal Sensor header...
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... 4. PCIe 3.0 x16_3 1 SSD support x4 x4 2 SSD support - 4 SSD support - • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 3.0 x16_1 4. Dual VGA x8 x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect...
... 4. PCIe 3.0 x16_3 1 SSD support x4 x4 2 SSD support - 4 SSD support - • Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 3.0 x16_1 4. Dual VGA x8 x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect...
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... you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD B450 chipset. • The slots are set , refer... to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • SATA6G_5/6 ports will be...
... you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 7. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD B450 chipset. • The slots are set , refer... to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • SATA6G_5/6 ports will be...
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... placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-17 12. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
... placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-17 12. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to enable BIOS FlashBack™. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-23 Chapter 1 20. Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™.
BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to enable BIOS FlashBack™. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-23 Chapter 1 20. Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™.
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...™ is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by scanning the QR code below for the location of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack button. asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system.
...™ is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by scanning the QR code below for the location of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack button. asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light flashes for... In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system.
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... connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port C6 8. HDMI™ port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2 10. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 2-15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4 11. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. BIOS FlashBack™ button 7. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 5 3. 2.3 Motherboard...
... connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port C6 8. HDMI™ port 9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1 and 2 10. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 2-15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 and 4 11. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. BIOS FlashBack™ button 7. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 5 3. 2.3 Motherboard...
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...from orange to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press...BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self tests (POST). ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II...
...from orange to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up or change from the time you press...BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on self tests (POST). ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II...
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... the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ... recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
... the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ... recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
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...Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to the default value. •... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit...
...Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to the default value. •... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit...
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... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder field. 6. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot ...
... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder field. 6. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot ...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that... allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that... allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...