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...ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard... 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...
...ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-6 2.1.5 Motherboard... 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...
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... power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all the manuals...
... power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all the manuals...
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It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you complete a task. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. NOTE: Tips and additional ...boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this manual. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you have been added by...
It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you complete a task. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on RAID. NOTE: Tips and additional ...boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. How this manual. These documents are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you have been added by...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
Installation tools and components PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on... wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1... 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely...
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on... wall socket before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1... 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely...
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CPU socket The motherboard comes with a Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the ...
CPU socket The motherboard comes with a Socket AM4 designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the ...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-5 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-5 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
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Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3.
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... fan cables to the AIO_PUMP header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-9 4. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the fan headers. Power 12W 12W...
... fan cables to the AIO_PUMP header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-9 4. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the fan headers. Power 12W 12W...
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... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you...
... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you...
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The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 9 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 9 USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 60 LEDs. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip ...purchased separately. Chapter 1 The Addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system...
... power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 60 LEDs. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip ...purchased separately. Chapter 1 The Addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up when the system...
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Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. Failure...
Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. Failure...
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Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-19 Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. M.2 slot (Key E) The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header. The M.2 Wi-Fi module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230). Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 15. 14.
Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-19 Chapter 1 We recommend that supports HD Audio. M.2 slot (Key E) The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header. The M.2 Wi-Fi module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230). Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 15. 14.
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Chapter 1 17. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-21 Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard.
Chapter 1 17. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-21 Thermal Sensor header The Thermal Sensor header allows you to connect a sensor to detect its temperature. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard.
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... probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords, data, and also...
... probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords, data, and also...
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Chapter 1 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to enable BIOS FlashBack™. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-23 Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™.
Chapter 1 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to enable BIOS FlashBack™. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-23 Please ensure to install the CPU to your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™.