ASUS TUF B450-Pro Gaming operation manual

TUF B450-PRO GAMING

Motherboard

E14788

First Edition

Sept. 2018

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	iv
About this guide..........................................................................................	iv
Package contents........................................................................................	vi
TUF B450-PRO GAMING specifications summary...................................	vi

Chapter 1	Product introduction
Motherboard overview..............................................................................		1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................		1-8
System memory.......................................................................................		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

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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.

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 information

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

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Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

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.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

	Motherboard	ASUS TUF B450-PRO GAMING motherboard
	Cables	2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
		1 x I/O shield
	Accessories	1 x M.2 Screw Package (2-in-1)
		1 x TUF Certification Card
		1 x TUF GAMING Sticker
	Application DVD	1 x Support DVD
	Documentation	1 x User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

TUF B450-PRO GAMING specifications summary

		AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega
		Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation
	CPU	Processors
		Supports CPU up to 8 cores*
		* Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported vary by processor.
		** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list.
	Chipset	AMD B450 chipset
		AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™
		with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors:
		4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3533(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(
	Memory	O.C)/2666/ 2400/2133 MHz, un-buffered memory
		Dual-channel memory architecture
		* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
		** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
		*** ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
		Integrated Graphics in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/
		Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Graphics Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DVI-D ports

-Supports HDMI 2.0b output with a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60Hz

-Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

	AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors:
	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. @x16 mode)
	AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors:
	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. @x8 mode)
Expansion	AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors:
	1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x4 mode)
slots	AMD B450 Chipset:
	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. @x4 mode)*
	3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
	* PCIe x16_2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in M.2_2 socket.
	PCIe x16_2 will run x2 when installing devices in PCIe x1_1 or PCIe x1_2 slots.
	PCIe x16_2 will run x4 when no devices installing in PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots.
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TUF B450-PRO GAMING specifications summary

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/

Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors :

-3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 Type A ports and 1 Type C port at back panel)

	USB	AMD B450 Chipset:
		-	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2	(up to 10 Gbps) ports ( 2 ports at back panel)
		-	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1	(up to 5Gbps) ports ( 2 ports at mid-board)
		- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)
	Multi-GPU	Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
	support

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/

Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors:

- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/

Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors:

-1 x M.2_1 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support*

		AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
	Storage	-	1 x M.2_1 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(SATA mode)
			storage devices support*
		* The M.2_1 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA_5/6 ports, and therefore the
		SATA_5/6 ports cannot be used when an M.2_1 device is installe.
		AMD B450 Chipset
		-	4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support
		- 1 x M.2_2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 2.0 x4) storage
			devices support**
		** PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1, and PCIe x1_2 slots will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe
		SSD in M.2_2 socket.
	LAN	Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller
		Realtek® S1200A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
		- Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
		- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
		multi-lateral interference
		- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard
	Audio	the quality of the sensitive audio signals
		- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
		sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
		- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
		- Audio Cover: Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure
		best quality
		* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
		output.
		Dependable Stability
		ASUS TUF PROTECTION
	ASUS unique	-	ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment
		-	ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
	features		electricity discharges!
		- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
		- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
		-	ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Precision control for stable power

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TUF B450-PRO GAMNG specifications summary

Superb performance

UEFI BIOS

- The most advanced options with a fast response time

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core

- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness

		GAMING
		Aura
		- Brings up your Build
		ASUS Exclusive Features
	ASUS unique	-	ASUS AI Charger
		-	ASUS AI Suite 3
	features
		-	ASUS PC Cleaner
		Easy PC DIY
		Safe motherboard mounting
		- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
			Q-Design
			- ASUS Q-DIMM
			- ASUS Q-Slot
		UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
		-	Featuring friendly graphics user interface
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	ASUS Quiet	Quiet Thermal Design:
	Thermal	- Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution
	Solution	- ASUS Fan Xpert 4 core
		1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
		1 x HDMI port
		1 x DVI port
	Rear panel I/O	1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
		2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) ports (Type A,teal blue)
	ports
		1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) port (Type C)
		2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) ports(Type A, blue)
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
		1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen
		1 ports
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	Internal	6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
		1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices support
	connectors
		1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices support
		1 x COM connector
		1 x CPU Fan connector
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TUF B450-PRO GAMNG specifications summary

		3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM
		mode) coolers control
		1 x AIO pump header
		1 x Front panel audio connector
	Internal	1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
		1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
	connectors
		1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header
		1 x System panel connector
		1 x S/PDIF out connector
		2 x Aura RGB Strip headers
		128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP,SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
	BIOS features	language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorite,
		Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen,F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search and ASUS
		DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
	Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
		Drivers
		ASUS Utilities
	Support DVD	ASUS Update
		Anti-virus software (OEM version)
		Windows® 10 (64-bit)
	OS support	Windows® 7 (64-bit)*
		* Install an AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation or Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processor to
		support Windows 7 64-bit operating system.
	Form factor	ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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