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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-K 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 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-10 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-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-K 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 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-10 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-5 iii
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...: 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O .C)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B450M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 anchor 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz...
...: 2 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O .C)/2666/2400/2133 MHz, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B450M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 anchor 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz...
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... Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - Component-free areas to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME B450M-K specifications summary LAN Audio USB Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - The most advanced options ...
... Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - Component-free areas to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME B450M-K specifications summary LAN Audio USB Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - The most advanced options ...
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viii PRIME B450M-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorite, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX...
viii PRIME B450M-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorite, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX...
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Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS 12 3 22.1cm(8.7in) 24 DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI VGA EATX12V SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, ...
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS 12 3 22.1cm(8.7in) 24 DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI VGA EATX12V SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, ...
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... again to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. M.2(SOCKET3) This M.2 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-3 SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to short the two pins...
... again to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. M.2(SOCKET3) This M.2 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-3 SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to short the two pins...
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... better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. PS/2 Mouse port. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port...
... better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. PS/2 Mouse port. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port...
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ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct ...
ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct ...
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...* DIMM_B1* Channel Channel A Channel B Socket DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-9 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
...* DIMM_B1* Channel Channel A Channel B Socket DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-9 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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Pull up the ring on itself. Firmly insert the pin on the M.2 Anchor into the hole on the M.2 Anchor until it is separated from the M.2 slot. To uninstall the M.2 SSD card: 1. Remove the M.2 SSD card from the hole. 2. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-11 3.
Pull up the ring on itself. Firmly insert the pin on the M.2 Anchor into the hole on the M.2 Anchor until it is separated from the M.2 slot. To uninstall the M.2 SSD card: 1. Remove the M.2 SSD card from the hole. 2. ASUS PRIME B450M-K 1-11 3.
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...with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter...first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not...QR code Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME B450M-K
...with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter...first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not...QR code Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME B450M-K
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MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Search Sub-menu items Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Search on Last modified Goes back FAQ settings to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Display hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME B450M-K
MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Search Sub-menu items Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Search on Last modified Goes back FAQ settings to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Display hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME B450M-K
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... , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. A-1 ASUS PRIME B450M-K Operation is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
... , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. A-1 ASUS PRIME B450M-K Operation is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or...
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... the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to http://csr... in municipal waste. Please go to in providing solutions for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. A-3 ASUS PRIME B450M-K Licensed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied...
... the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to http://csr... in municipal waste. Please go to in providing solutions for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. A-3 ASUS PRIME B450M-K Licensed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied...
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... 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME B450M-K compliance statement: This device complies...
... 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME B450M-K compliance statement: This device complies...