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... Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and 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 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 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...
... Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-9 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-10 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-11 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-12 2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and 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 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 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...
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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX™ Technology Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_2...
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX™ Technology Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_2...
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...x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 4 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - 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 in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz...
...x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 4 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - 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 in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz...
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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable RGB header...
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable RGB header...
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... - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - Please refer to change without notice. ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI noise cancelling microphone AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form...
... - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - Please refer to change without notice. ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI noise cancelling microphone AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form...
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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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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
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...2. Expansion slots 4. M.2 slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. AURA RGB header 12. Q-LEDs 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-3 Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 9. COM port header 14. Addressable RGB LED header 11. System Panel header 17. Thermal Sensor header 18. Front Panel Audio header 15. TPM header 19. DIMM slots 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 10. Clear CMOS header 13. M.2 slot (Key E) 16...
...2. Expansion slots 4. M.2 slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. AURA RGB header 12. Q-LEDs 20. BIOS FlashBack™ LED Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-3 Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 9. COM port header 14. Addressable RGB LED header 11. System Panel header 17. Thermal Sensor header 18. Front Panel Audio header 15. TPM header 19. DIMM slots 3. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 2.0 header 10. Clear CMOS header 13. M.2 slot (Key E) 16...
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Chapter 1 2. 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. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
Chapter 1 2. 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. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. 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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ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-7 Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-7 Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... 1A 1A Max. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-9 These are not jumpers! Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the AIO_PUMP header. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool...
... 1A 1A Max. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-9 These are not jumpers! Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to the AIO_PUMP header. Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to cool...
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Chapter 1 6. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-11 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • When M.2_1 is operating in SATA or PCIe mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will run at x8 mode. The M.2 SSD module is occupied by a M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will be disabled. • When M.2_2 is purchased separately.
Chapter 1 6. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 1-11 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • When M.2_1 is operating in SATA or PCIe mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will run at x8 mode. The M.2 SSD module is occupied by a M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will be disabled. • When M.2_2 is purchased separately.
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... intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled when M.2_1 is operating in SATA or PCIe mode. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD B450 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 7.
... intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled when M.2_1 is operating in SATA or PCIe mode. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD B450 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 7.
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...; button for three seconds to https://www. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by scanning the QR code below for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to easily update the BIOS without entering...
...; button for three seconds to https://www. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by scanning the QR code below for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this scenario happens, please restart the system to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to easily update the BIOS without entering...
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... installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as RX450F2.CAP for this user manual refers to enable a more details on the screen...
... installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as RX450F2.CAP for this user manual refers to enable a more details on the screen...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is available in the support USB drive that...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is available in the support USB drive that...
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.../Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with...
.../Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. If you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...
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....asus.com/support, or by other drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. The ability to add more information on those disks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the entire system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI...
....asus.com/support, or by other drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. The ability to add more information on those disks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the entire system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI...
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1 Reorient or relocate the...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. These limits are designed to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1 Reorient or relocate the...