Manual
Manual
Manual
PRIME B450M-A II
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Appendix
Notices...................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information....................................................................................... A-6
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Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
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1 x I/O Shield
Miscellaneous
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
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pecifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the
latest specifications.
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DIGI+ CHA_FAN2
VRM
CPU_FAN
VGA
DVI
EATX12V
SOCKET AM4
KBMS
_U32G1_78
EATXPWR
U32G2_56
BATTERY
LAN_U32G1_34
CHA_FAN1
256Mb
BIOS
AUDIO
TPM
M.2(SOCKET3)
SATA6G_6
A
8111H
PCIEX16
Super
SATA6G_5
I/O
AMD A
PCIEX1_1 B450
CLRTC
Realtek PCIEX1_2
Codec
SPEAKER
SPDIF_OUT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
COM COM_DEBUG USB34 USB56 U32G1_12
AAFP
F_PANEL
Configuration 1 2
M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA mode -
A
SATA6G_5/6 - v
The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports, and therefore the SATA6G_5/6
ports cannot be used when an M.2 device is installed.
• 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 them due
to static electricity.
• Before 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. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
18 FLBK_LED1
RGB_HEADER
BIOS_FLBK
DIGI+ CHA_FAN2
VRM
CPU_FAN
VGA
DVI
EATX12V
DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
HDMI
SOCKET AM4
Place this
side towards KBMS
chassis 5
EATXPWR
24.4cm(9.6in)
U32G2_56
BATTERY
LAN_U32G1_34
CHA_FAN1
256Mb
BIOS
AUDIO
TPM
M.2(SOCKET3)
6
22110 2280 2260 2242
RTL
SATA6G_6
8111H
PCIEX16
Super
7
SATA6G_5
I/O
AMD
3 PCIEX1_1 B450
15
CLRTC
Realtek PCIEX1_2 11
Codec
SPEAKER
SPDIF_OUT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
COM COM_DEBUG USB34 USB56 U32G1_12
AAFP
F_PANEL
14 13 12 9 8 17 7
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics card and two PCIe 2.0 x1 network
cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification.
FAN PWM
FAN PWR
4. Fan headers
FAN IN
GND
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system. GND
FAN PWR
FAN IN
FAN PWM
5. Power connectors
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The
power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350W.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, we
recommend you to refer to online resources for Power Supply Wattage Calculator.
• For 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics Processors, M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe
3.0 x4 & SATA modes).
• For Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors, M.2 slot (Key M), type
2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA mode).
• The M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA_5/6 ports, and therefore the
SATA_5/6 ports cannot be used when an M.2 device is installed.
module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
IntA_P2_SSTX+ GND
GND IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+
USB_P1+
USB_P1-
USB+5V
2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.
GND
NC
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard! PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P2+
GND
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum
power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m.
Before 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. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to
this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. PIN 1
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
13. Front Panel Audio header
AAFP
This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O
module cable to this header.
AGND
NC
• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition
audio capability.
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to
this header, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD
Audio]. By default, this header is set to [HD Audio]. HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
SPDIFOUT
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to
GND
+5V
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
SPEAKER
15. Speaker header
Speaker Out
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
GND
GND
+5V
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
PIN 1
TPM
F_SPI_HOLD#_R
F_SPI_CS0#_R
S_PLTRST#
+3V_SPI
VCCSPI
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital PIN 1
certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network
security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
T_SPI_MOSI
T_SPI_CLK
GND
F_BIOS_WP#_R
S_SPI_TPM_CS2#
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
PWR
GND
power LED cable to this header. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep PIN 1
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
mode.
+HDD_LED- RESET
7 8 9 10 11 10 12
1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal
Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
4. Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications.
Ethernet port LED indications
Activity Link Speed
Activity/Link LED Speed LED LED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link Off 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked Orange 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking Ready to wake Ethernet port
then steady) up from S5 mode
5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
7. BIOS FlashBackTM button. Press the BIOS FlashBackTM button for three seconds until
the FlashBackTM LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBackTM function
is enabled.
8. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.
DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the
AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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1
3 4
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system
maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• 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_A1
DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2*
DIMM_B2*
To remove a DIMM
A
B
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PB450MA2.CAP for this
motherboard.
• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder field.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
If you want to use the latest BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support,
and save it to a USB flash drive.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A-2 Appendices
EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits
use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in
homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except
for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.
Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of
the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.
Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng
các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
Turkey RoHS
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
A-4 Appendices
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A-6 Appendices