ASUS Prime B450 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation
needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your
ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into AMD
Ryzen™ processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so
you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including
automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and
immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime B450
Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.
Cooler by design
Prime B450 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls
ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI
BIOS.
Make your memory faster
Featuring an array of trace layout tweaks that improve memory
stability, PRIME B450 Series provides a potent foundation for your
build. With comprehensive support for the full gamut of Ryzen
memory configurations – from entry-level to performance-oriented —
PRIME B450 Series is a versatile all-rounder that can work or
play.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and
Prime B450 Series has one of the best in the business.
Q-Fan Control
Can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy
pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or
Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the
temperature hits 75°C.
Search Function
When you're ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full
control over every aspect of the motherboard — with a built-in
Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an
eye.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A™, you'll experience
ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of
up to 10Gbps — twice as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector
Future-proof connectivity
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with four super-speed
headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to
10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity,
and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach
rear ports.
M.2
Speed up with onboard M.2
With x4 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps
data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating
system or application drive, providing fast access to data.
AMD StoreMI
Affordable acceleration for any hard drive
AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that accelerates any
drive for better system responsiveness with reduced startup and
software load times. It combines SSD performance with the
affordability and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving
frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.
Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for Lightning Fast Storage
Speed!
Not satisfied with single-storage device read/write speeds? Then
join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array using two PCIe storage
drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning speeds.
Built to Last
ASUS is the world's leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are
extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000
components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of
8,000 hours of strict validation — offering the peace of mind of
knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and
applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY
experiences.
Prime B450 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading
5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent
circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and
long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional
protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of
engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard
brand.
Compatible devices and components
The superior compatibility of Prime B450 Series is evidenced by our
extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of
compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that
identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for
worry-free PC-building experiences.
VALIDATION HOURS
ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by
subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests.
A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and
safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally
robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry
standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function
flawlessly in any environment.
Outstanding audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike
anything you've ever experienced!
Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing
multi-lateral interference.
Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.
Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with
exceptional fidelity.
Aura Sync
Outshine the competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS
Aura Sync offers full lighting connected via the motherboard's RGB
header, with a variety of functional presets for external LED
strips. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of
Aura-capable ASUS hardware.
Brighten Up Your Build
LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths
Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of
eye-catching styles.
Beyond VR ready
Complete your immersion
Prime B450 series isn't just VR ready — it goes way beyond. The
ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime B450 series has been
tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your
productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum
performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure
and build your dream system with total confidence.
AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ with Radeon™
VEGA Graphics / Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors
The AMD Ryzen™ processor is based on the innovative Zen core
architecture and features up to eight cores and Radeon™ Vega
integrated graphics. Together with dual-channel DDR4 memory, native
5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 16 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 lanes, these AMD
AM4-socket processors deliver superb computing performance.
AMD B450 chipset
The AMD B450 chipset delivers high performance and flexibility with
the latest AMD® AM4-socket Ryzen™ processors. It also offers AMD
StoreMI storage acceleration technology and provides two 10Gbps USB
3.1 Gen2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, and four 6Gbps SATA ports
for faster data retrieval.
- Fan Xpert 4 Core: Comprehensive controls for fans and AIO pump,
plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming
- Ultrafast connectivity: Supreme flexibility with USB 3.1 Gen 2
and native M.2
- ASUS Aura Sync header: Onboard connector for RGB LED strips,
easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-capable
hardware
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around
system protection
General
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type: |
Socket AM4
|
Processor Series: |
AMD Ryzen
|
Chipset
Chipset: |
AMD B450
|
Chipset Family: |
AMD
|
Memory
Channels Supported: |
Dual Channel
|
Maximum Memory Supported: |
64 GB
|
Memory Standard: |
DDR4-SDRAM
|
Slot Type: |
DIMM
|
Supported Clock Speed: |
2133
•
2400
•
2666
•
2800
•
3000
•
3200
|
Unbuffered Memory: |
Yes
|
Storage
Onboard
Audio Channels: |
7.1 channels
|
Fan Connectors: |
3
|
Front Panel Audio Connectors: |
Yes
|
USB Ports: |
2
|
Expansion Slots
SLI / Crossfire Support: |
CrossFireX
|
Rear Panel Ports
DVI-D: |
1
|
Ethernet: |
1
|
HDMI: |
1
|
PS/2: |
1
|
USB 2.0: |
2
|
USB 3.0: |
1
|
BIOS
BIOS Memory Size: |
128 MB
|
BIOS Type: |
UEFI AMI
|
Clear BIOS Jumper: |
Yes
|
Networking
Ethernet / LAN: |
Yes
|
Ethernet Interface Type: |
Gigabit Ethernet
|
Lan Chipset: |
Realtek RTL8111H
|
Ports
HDMI Version: |
2.0b
|
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports: |
2
|
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports: |
1
|
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-A Ports: |
2
|
Package Contents
Cables: |
SATA
|
Drivers Included: |
Yes
|
Manuals: |
Yes
|
System Requirements
Windows Operating Systems Supported: |
Windows 10 Education x64
•
Windows 10 Enterprise x64
•
Windows 10 Home x64
•
Windows 10 Pro x64
|
Physical Specification
Form Factor: |
ATX
|
Item Depth (mm): |
234
|
Item Width (mm): |
305
|
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