ASUS
ASUS Prime B450M-A II AMD AM4 AMD motherboard
Micro-ATX board for AM4 Ryzen CPUs with four DDR4 slots up to 128 GB, PCIe 3.0 x16, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and HDMI 2.0b
- CPU Socket TypeAM4
- CPU TypeAMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st G
- ChipsetAMD B450
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory StandardDDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.
- Maximum Memory Supported128GB
- Supports Ryzen 5000 and earlier AM4 processors
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers 10Gbps transfer speed
- Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128GB at 4400 O.C.
- VRM and PCH heatsinks with thermal pads improve cooling
- LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent and overvoltage protection increase durability
AM4 Socket and Ryzen Support
The ASUS Prime B450M-A II uses the AMD B450 chipset and an AM4 socket that accepts Ryzen 5000 series and 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Gen Ryzen processors. Four DDR4 slots support up to 128 GB of memory with overclocked speeds reaching 4400 MHz. The board targets builders who want a compact micro-ATX foundation for productivity or general computing.
Connectivity and Build Features
A single M.2 socket takes 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 drives in both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, while six SATA 6 Gb/s ports handle additional storage. Video output relies on the processor and provides HDMI 2.0b, DVI-D, and D-Sub ports. Rear USB includes 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps. VRM and PCH heatsinks with thermal pads manage heat, and stainless-steel back I/O plus LANGuard and SafeSlot Core protections reinforce durability.
PCIe 3.0 and 1 Gbps LAN Limits
The primary PCIe 3.0 x16 slot runs at x16 with 3rd Gen Ryzen and drops to x8 with 2nd and 1st Gen Ryzen, while Athlon CPUs limit it further. Two PCIe 2.0 x1 slots handle add-in cards. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8111H controller capped at 1 Gbps. Memory overclocks above 2666 MHz are not guaranteed and depend on the specific CPU and DIMM combination.
Points forts
- Supports Ryzen 5000 and earlier AM4 processors
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 delivers 10Gbps transfer speed
- Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128GB at 4400 O.C.
- VRM and PCH heatsinks with thermal pads improve cooling
- LANGuard, DRAM overcurrent and overvoltage protection increase durability
Caractéristiques
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | Prime B450M-A II |
| CPU Socket Type | AM4 |
| CPU Type | AMD AM4 Socket 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 |
| Chipset | AMD B450 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
| Memory Standard | DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory * ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode) AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) |
| PCI Express x16 | None |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics: * 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors: * 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode) * 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. |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/10 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors * 1 x D-Sub 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 2.0b * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek RTL8111H |
| Max LAN Speed | 1Gbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue) (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A 3 x Audio jack(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s) |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| USB 3.0 | 3 x USB 3.0 |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin) 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x COM port header 1 x Speaker connector 1 x RGB Header |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.5" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Features | Software Features: ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ PC Cleaner - EZ update - System Information ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS EZ Installer DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot Core - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Desi |
| Package Contents | Accessories: User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD |
Questions sur cet article
What PCIe generation and lane width does the single M.2 socket on this Prime B450M-A II actually deliver?
The M.2 Socket 3 with M key runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 and accepts 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 modules.
What board size and mounting pattern does this micro-ATX motherboard use?
It follows the micro-ATX form factor with the standard four mounting holes for that size.
How do you update the BIOS on this board without a supported CPU installed?
Use the BIOS Flashback button on the rear I/O: copy the renamed BIOS file to a FAT32 USB stick, plug it into the dedicated port, press the button and wait for the LED to finish blinking.
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