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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed 1-1 Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed 1-1 Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... summary CPU Chipset AM4 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B450M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 4096 x 2160 @60Hz - Supports HDMI ...; 1st Generation Processors Support CPU up to 8 cores* * Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported varies by CPU. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). AMD B450 chipset Memory AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with maximum resolution of...
... summary CPU Chipset AM4 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B450M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 4096 x 2160 @60Hz - Supports HDMI ...; 1st Generation Processors Support CPU up to 8 cores* * Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported varies by CPU. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). AMD B450 chipset Memory AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with maximum resolution of...
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...digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference - Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - featuring friendly graphics user interface - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide... design: Brighten up to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to minimize damage risk Q-Design - PRIME B450M-A specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD B450 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0...
...digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference - Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - featuring friendly graphics user interface - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide... design: Brighten up to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for left and right channels to minimize damage risk Q-Design - PRIME B450M-A specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD B450 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0...
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... AURA ON/ OFF, F9 Search WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.0 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii PRIME B450M-A specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability...
... AURA ON/ OFF, F9 Search WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 24.0 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii PRIME B450M-A specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-1
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... or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-3 Aura RGB Strip header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver...
... or the power cord is for RGB LED strips. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-3 Aura RGB Strip header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver...
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-5 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 15-pin port is for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This ...
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-5 PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 15-pin port is for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This ...
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... 1 2 4 3 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...
... 1 2 4 3 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...
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...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ...then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2...
...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) ...then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B450M-A 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2...
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... change between the two modes. Press the reset button on your data or system. Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force...its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 2-1 BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PB450MA.CAP. 2 ...
... change between the two modes. Press the reset button on your data or system. Press the power button to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force...its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS PRIME B450M-A 2-1 BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PB450MA.CAP. 2 ...
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Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Search Aura On/Off Scroll bar Sub-menu item Menu items General help Last modified settings Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Pop-up window Hot Keys Searches FAQ Displays hardware monitoring data ASUS PRIME B450M-A 2-3
Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Search Aura On/Off Scroll bar Sub-menu item Menu items General help Last modified settings Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Pop-up window Hot Keys Searches FAQ Displays hardware monitoring data ASUS PRIME B450M-A 2-3
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... the device. Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) ASUS PRIME B450M-A A-1 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioé...
... the device. Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) ASUS PRIME B450M-A A-1 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioé...
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Ver. 180125 ASUS PRIME B450M-A A-5 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077 Responsible Party: Address: Phone/Fax No: Asus Computer International 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Ver. 180125 ASUS PRIME B450M-A A-5 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077 Responsible Party: Address: Phone/Fax No: Asus Computer International 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may not cause harmful...