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...code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to infringe. ASUSTeK is distributed without the express written permission of the product, either (1) for backup purposes, without any problems in this product. No part of this email address). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS... EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY ...
...code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you to infringe. ASUSTeK is distributed without the express written permission of the product, either (1) for backup purposes, without any problems in this product. No part of this email address). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS... EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY ...
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... layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumper 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-11 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 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio...
... layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumper 1-9 1.1.7 Onboard LEDs 1-10 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-11 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 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio...
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD® RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD® RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 Chapter 5: Multi GPU Support 5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 v
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFire™ graphics cards. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings...
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... channel memory architecture Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Radeon™ Vega Graphics 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 SafeSlot (supports x8 mode) AMD® B450 chipset 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (max. at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 slots * PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) storage devices support - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD® B450 Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Support SoreMI and NVMe RAID ** When the M.2_1 Socket...
... channel memory architecture Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots Storage * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with Radeon™ Vega Graphics 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 SafeSlot (supports x8 mode) AMD® B450 chipset 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (max. at x4 mode)* 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 slots * PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280(PCIE 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) storage devices support - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD® B450 Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Support SoreMI and NVMe RAID ** When the M.2_1 Socket...
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... rear headphone outputs - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board) ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z (continued on the next page) x Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature: - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING specifications summary LAN Audio Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
... rear headphone outputs - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board) ROG RAMCache II ROG GameFirst IV* ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z (continued on the next page) x Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature: - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING specifications summary LAN Audio Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
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... 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM header 1 x 2-Pin Clear CMOS jumper 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, Secure Erase, ASUS User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, WOR Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
... 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM header 1 x 2-Pin Clear CMOS jumper 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, Secure Erase, ASUS User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, WOR Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
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.../ 2nd Generation Processors VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16_1 PCIE_X16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x4 AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors VGA Configuration PCIE_X16_1 PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16_2 PCIE_X16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x8 Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A x4 N/A (PCI Express 2.0 from chipset) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better...
.../ 2nd Generation Processors VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16_1 PCIE_X16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x4 AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors VGA Configuration PCIE_X16_1 PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16_2 PCIE_X16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x8 Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A x4 N/A (PCI Express 2.0 from chipset) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 1-9 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.1.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 1-9 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.1.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
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...the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 1-11 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD®...
...the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 1-11 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD®...
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... downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as RX450FGM.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup...
... downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as RX450FGM.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup...
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... removable storage device. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-5 To change the value of a field, select it to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code...
... removable storage device. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-5 To change the value of a field, select it to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code...
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.... [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the...
.... [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the...
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... SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA Port Enable This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-15 Configuration options...
... SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in this menu allow you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. SATA Port Enable This item allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-15 Configuration options...
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...Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in this item to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB...
...Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of water pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enable the Water Pump control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Water Pump control in this item to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB...
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... next boot after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to change the system boot options. The following item appears only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-19 Allows your system to go to EZ Mode of devices that you want to boot. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode...
... next boot after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to change the system boot options. The following item appears only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING 3-19 Allows your system to go to EZ Mode of devices that you want to boot. Boot Configuration Setup Mode [Advanced Mode...
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... Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Legacy...
... Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during POST. The number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in the system. Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to enable or disable the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Legacy...
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... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Visit http://www.asus.com to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of the parameters on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING...
... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Save Changes & Reset Once you are saved. Visit http://www.asus.com to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from one of the parameters on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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... same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID 10 is installed. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD® RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration...
... same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID 10 is installed. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD® RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration...