ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II

Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II AMD B450 Chipset AMD Ryzen AM4 Socket Motherboard

Overview:

ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II delivers all the essentials needed for a well-balanced build. Designed to handle the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors, ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II features amped-up power delivery, optimized thermal design and more stable DDR4 memory. BIOS FlashBack™ makes upgrading easy to give any dream build a head start, and intuitive ROG software ensures a superior gaming experience.

Features:

Amped Performance
With a robust power design to drive multi-core Ryzen processors, plus cooling, storage, connectivity and audio options for a wide range of hardware, ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II offers gamers everything they need for a budget or high-performance build.

Power Design
Digital power control and an array of discrete MOS ensure ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II has the muscle to control the latest AMD CPUs.

8 4 Discrete MOS
8 4 discrete MOS include high-side and low-side MOSFETs, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD CPUs demand.

VRM Thermal Design
The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II uses new alloy chokes that deliver better efficiency, and high-quality thermal pads to help transfer heat from the VRM array to a sink that has ample surface area for the latest processors. And to ensure critical components always make optimal contact, there's a backplate on the rear of the board that helps balance MOSFET temperatures while providing structural reinforcement.

M.2 Heatsink
An integrated heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Cooler by Design
ROG Strix B450 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

CPU Fan Header
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers

AIO Pump Fan Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups

Dual PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2
Dual PCIe® 3.0x4 M.2 slots provide NVM Express™ SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to three PCI Express® 3.0 storage devices via two M.2 slots and a PCIe x16 slot to enjoy incredible data-transfer speeds.

DDR4 OC 4400MHz
Tuned to take full advantage of Ryzen's capabilities, and ready for the latest memory kits, ROG Strix B450 Gaming Series motherboards are built specifically for high-performance gaming rigs. Maximize frame rates with a high-bandwidth memory kit or leverage a host of tuning options to extract peak performance potential from a modest setup.

Intel® Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT ensures fast and smooth data exchanges. It reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, leaving more processing power for gaming.

M.2 Socket with E Key
Integrated with Intel® Wireless AC/AX technology, the M.2 socket offers PCIe support for a faster and more cost-effective WiFi and Bluetooth® 5.1 solution*.

LANGuard
Featuring advanced signal-coupling technology and high-tolerance components, LANGuard provides consistent Ethernet performance and greater protection against static electricity and power surges.

SupremeFX
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.

Audio cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality.

Audio-line shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

Dual OP amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility.

Premium Nichicon™ audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

AI Noise-Canceling Microphone
AI noise-canceling microphone software is exclusively featured on ROG Strix motherboards and supports 3.5 mm, USB, or Bluetooth headsets. The utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to preserve the sound of your voice while eliminating distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other forms of environmental noise. And it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.

Build Smart
Packed with intuitive software and DIY-friendly options for convenient setup and use, cyberpunk inspired aesthetics, plus a diverse ecosystem of components, ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II is the key to any outstanding gaming build.

5-Way Optimization
Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics.

TPU insight
The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings.

EPU guidance
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Fan Xpert 4
Fan Expert 4 provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Control is also possible via the award-winning ROG UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

DIGI power controls
The Digi voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, allowing you to switch frequency and power-efficiency settings so you can fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Turbo App
This intuitive tool allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings at app level - so your system is perfectly optimized for whatever you're doing.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II also features 256 MB BIOS Flash ROM for future proof compatibility.

Advanced Mode
When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

EZ Mode
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard.

BIOS FlashBack™
Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive and simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack™ port and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU aren't present.

Q-LEDs
Four onboard LEDs indicate power status, and any problem with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

SafeSlot
The reinforced ASUS SafeSlot provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

Cyber-inspired Looks
ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II embodies the unique Strix gaming spirit with its stylish cut across the I/O shroud, its cyberpunk-inspired ROG eye logo across the PCB plate, and futuristic cybertext highlights.

Outshine the Competition ASUS AURA SYNC
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

Certified Compatibility
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. For a smooth build process, refer to our list of guaranteed-compatible components.

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits
Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more! ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

ROG Gives You More
ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements that allow you to configure your gaming build the way you want.

Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

SONIC STUDIO LINK
The new Sonic Studio Link allows you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any connected device.

SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER
Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream the compiled mix.

APP-SPECIFIC PROFILES
Apply customized audio settings to various applications, so that each is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

AI Networking
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

Identification
GameFirst VI analyzes your usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps. The database is regularly updated to ensure that apps are recognized.

Boost
GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth accordingly, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay — even when you're streaming high-quality video to your audience or transferring large files.

Visualization
An intuitive graph gives you an overview of the network in real time. Simply click on the tab to view current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, and an analysis of each WiFi channel.

GAMING FIRST MODE
Gaming First mode leverages a massive application database and an analysis of your frequently used apps to prioritize gaming network traffic. This reduces jitter and decreases ping to give you lag-free online gaming.

NETWORK INSIGHT
WiFi Quick Assist analyzes network information — including real-time bandwidth use — to generate a graph that provides a clear overview of current network status. When paired with a ROG router, WiFi Quick Assist lets you quickly scan your WiFi network to find the best channel; then you can use Game Boost to prioritize gaming devices and packets.

ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE
GameFirst VI analyzes current app usage and adjusts bandwidth accordingly to ensure smoother online experiences, even when multitasking.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download the user manual, drivers and software. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

RAMCache III
RAMCache lll software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II
CPU	AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors Processors
Chipset	AMD B450
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4400(O.C) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
	3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
	Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Graphic	1 x HDMI 2.0b
	1 x DisplayPort 1.2
	*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
	Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-GPU Support	Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)
	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
	3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
	AMD B450 chipset
	3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
	AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
Storage	3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors :
	1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors :
	1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 X2 mode)
	Total supports 2 x M.2 slot(s) and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
	2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s)
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
	AMD B450 chipset :
	1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	AMD Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors :
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
	Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN	Intel I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet
LAN	ASUS LANGuard
Audio	- Audio Shielding
	ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
	- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
	- Audio Cover
	- Optical S/PDIF out header(s) at mid-board
	- Dual OP Amplifiers
	- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
	- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
	- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
	- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
	Audio Feature :
	- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(3 x Type-A 1 x USB Type-C )
	Front USB Port ( Total 4 )
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
	Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
	2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync Ai noise cancelling microphone AI Suite 3: - 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - EZ update AI Charger UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features	Aura Sync - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow], CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY -BIOS FlashBack button -BIOS FlashBack LED -Clear CMOS header -Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot
Back I/O Ports	1 x Intel I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet
	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C
	1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI
	2 x USB 2.0
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
	5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
	1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
	1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
	3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
	1 x AIO_PUMP connector
	1 x Addressable RGB header
	1 x AAFP connector
	2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
	1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
	1 x TPM header
	1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
	1 x System panel(s)
	1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories	1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
	1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
	User's manual
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
	1 x Supporting DVD
	1 x ROG Strix stickers
	1 x Cable ties pack(s)
	1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
	1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
	1 x ROG Thank you card
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
Form Factor	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note	* PCIe x16_3 slot share bandwidth with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3 * When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled. *When the M.2_2 is occupied by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.