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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II specifications summary ..........vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Chapter 1 Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............
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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Dual Channel Memory Architecture Memory *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 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™...
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TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics 1 x M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 &...
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TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II specifications summary Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP connector Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
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Ryzen™ 1 Generation Processor. ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 9 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 9 2020/9/16 9:30:11...
PANEL COM_DEBUG CLRTC AAFP Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 1 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 1 2020/9/16 9:30:11 2020/9/16 9:30:11...
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1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2.
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2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480Mb/s. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! PIN 1 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 3 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 3 2020/9/16 9:30:12 2020/9/16 9:30:12...
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10. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m. 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.
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BIOS Flashback™ LED The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack™ function. ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 5 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 5 2020/9/16 9:30:12 2020/9/16 9:30:12...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 13 14 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 LED Speed LED Activity Link Speed...
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Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 7 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 7 2020/9/16 9:30:12 2020/9/16 9:30:12...
Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2*...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 10 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 10 2020/9/16 9:30:15 2020/9/16 9:30:15...
BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. 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>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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- 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. ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 1 E17223_TUF_GAMING_B450-PLUS_II_UM.indb 1 2020/9/16 9:30:15...
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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