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TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II
Motherboard
E17210
First Edition
August 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide........................................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II specifications summary........................................... |
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Chapter 1 |
Product Introduction |
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1.1 |
Before you proceed...................................................................................... |
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Motherboard overview.................................................................................. |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... |
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System memory............................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 |
BIOS and RAID Support |
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Knowing BIOS............................................................................................... |
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BIOS Setup program..................................................................................... |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3........................................................................................... |
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................................... |
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RAID configurations..................................................................................... |
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Appendix |
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Notices...................................................................................................................... |
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ASUS contact information...................................................................................... |
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.ASUS website
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
1 x TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
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1 x I/O Shield |
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Miscellaneous |
1 x M.2 SSD screw package |
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1 x TUF Gaming sticker |
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Application DVD |
1 x Support DVD |
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Documentation |
1 x TUF Certification card |
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1 x User manual |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II specifications summary
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AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD |
CPU |
Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega |
Graphics Processors* |
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*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. |
Chipset |
AMD B450 Chipset |
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4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O. |
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C.)/3600(O.C.)/3533(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C. |
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)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory* |
Memory |
Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
Graphics
Expansion Slots
Multi-GPU Support
*ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
*The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
1 x HDMITM 2.0b
1 x DVI-D
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x8 mode)
AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
AMD B450 Chipset
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
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TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II specifications summary
Storage
Ethernet
USB
Audio
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
1 x M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
1 x M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA mode)
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with Raid 0, 1, 10 support
AMD B450 Chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with Raid 0, 1, 10 support
*The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When the M.2 slot is populated, SATA6G_56 ports will be disabled.
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
TUF LANGuard
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
-Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
-Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Features
-Audio Shielding
-Premium Japanese audio capacitors
-Dedicated audio PCB layers
-Audio cover
*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DVI-D
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMITM port
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
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TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II specifications summary
Internal I/O
Connectors
Special Features
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
1 x M.2 slot (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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Speaker header
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
-ASUS DIGI+ VRM
-ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
-ASUS ESD Guards
-TUF LANGuard
-ASUS Overvoltage Protection
-ASUS SafeSlot
-ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
-ASUS Q-DIMM
-ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
-BIOS FlashBack™ button
-BIOS FlashBack™ LED
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header
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TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II specifications summary
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ASUS Exclusive Software |
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Armoury Crate |
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Aura Creator |
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Aura Sync |
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AI Noise-Canceling Microphone |
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AI Suite 3 |
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Performance And Power Saving Utility |
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TurboV EVO |
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EPU |
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DIGI+ VRM |
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Fan Xpert 2+ |
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EZ update |
Software |
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PC Cleaner |
Features |
TUF GAMING CPU-Z |
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AI Charger |
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ASUS Turbo LAN |
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DAEMON Tools |
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DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets |
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Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) |
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WinRAR |
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UEFI BIOS |
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ASUS EZ DIY |
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
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BIOS |
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
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Manageability |
WOL by PME, PXE |
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Windows 10 64-bit |
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Operating
System
Form Factor
Windows 7 64-bit*
*To support Windows 7 64-bit, please install an AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation or Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processor.
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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