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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: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter ...2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
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: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter ...2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
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...3866(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI™ 2.0b 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots... Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2, and PCIe x1_3. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics...
...3866(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI™ 2.0b 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots... Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2, and PCIe x1_3. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics...
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...When the M.2_2 slot is occupied by an M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 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 - Premium Japanese audio...Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Raid 0, 1, 10 * When the M.2_1 slot is operating ...
...When the M.2_2 slot is occupied by an M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 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 - Premium Japanese audio...Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Raid 0, 1, 10 * When the M.2_1 slot is operating ...
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Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - AURA RGB headers - BIOS Flashback™ button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x ... 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 - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii...
Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - AURA RGB headers - BIOS Flashback™ button - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x ... 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 - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS header - Aluminum M.2 heatsink - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii...
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... Xpert 4 Turbo app - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Sync - Please refer to change without notice. ROG CPU-Z - RAMCache III - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - AI noise cancelling microphone AI...
... Xpert 4 Turbo app - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Sync - Please refer to change without notice. ROG CPU-Z - RAMCache III - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - AI noise cancelling microphone AI...
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2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 3 Chapter 2 5 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna are purchased separately. 2-13 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. • The illustration to the left is the same for reference only.
2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 3 Chapter 2 5 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna are purchased separately. 2-13 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. • The illustration to the left is the same for reference only.
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...update the BIOS. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ Please ensure to install the CPU to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack button. If this means ...to the section Updating BIOS in green on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer 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. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again...
...update the BIOS. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ Please ensure to install the CPU to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack button. If this means ...to the section Updating BIOS in green on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer 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. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again...
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... 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 are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration...
... 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 are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
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... existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 For more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is installed. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. If one drive...
... existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 For more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is installed. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. If one drive...
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... off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
... off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
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... RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-3 All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the License. Declaration of compliance for the exemptions listed in compliance with the License. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35 India RoHS This...Complying with the "India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in Schedule II of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 nă...
... RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-3 All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the License. Declaration of compliance for the exemptions listed in compliance with the License. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35 India RoHS This...Complying with the "India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in Schedule II of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 nă...