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ASUS - PRIME B450M-A II (Socket AM4) AMD B450 microATX DDR4 Motherboard - Black

Model: PRIME B450M-A II
SKU: 6571622
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  • Key Specs
    • Chipset: AMD B450
    • Form Factor: microATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket AM4 (PGA 1331) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: No Wi-Fi standard (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR4
  • General
    • Brand: ASUS
    • Model Number: PRIME B450M-A II
    • Product Name: PRIME B450M-A II (Socket AM4) AMD B450 microATX DDR4 Motherboard
    • Color: Black
    • Year of Release: 2024
  • Compatibility
    • Chipset: AMD B450
    • Chipset Compatibility: AMD
    • Form Factor: microATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket AM4 (PGA 1331) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Processor Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 9 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3 3000 Series
    • Operating System Compatibility: Windows 11 Home
  • Slot
    • Number of M.2 Slots: 1 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
    • Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
    • Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 1
    • Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots: 2
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
  • Connectivity
    • Power Connector: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector (The configuration of the connector as it connects the motherboard to a power supply unit.)
    • SATA Connector: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
    • Fan/Cooling System Connector: 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin), 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin) (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer component to a fan or cooling system.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: No Wi-Fi standard (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
  • Ports
    • USB Ports: 7 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Thunderbolt Ports: None (The number and type of Thunderbolt ports the product has.)
    • Audio Ports: 3
    • Number of Audio Channels: 7.1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Length: 244 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Width: 241 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 20.11 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Memory
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR4
    • Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
    • Memory Speeds Supported: 4400 (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
    • Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
  • Features
    • RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0) (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 3 Years
    • Warranty - Labor: 3 Years
  • Other
    • UPC: 192876924990

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 3rd gen AMD Ryzen processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME B450-A II provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

  • Processor Compatibility - AMD AM4 Socket: Ready for 3rd gen AMD Ryzen processors.
  • Speed (memory speed supported): 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
  • Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • Graphics: 1 x D-Sub / 1 x DVI-D / 1 x HDMI port
  • Expansion Slots: 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen Processors - 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  • Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Q: How many USB ports does this motherboard have?

A: This motherboard has 7 USB-A 3.2 ports.

Q: What is the maximum amount of memory supported by this motherboard?

A: The maximum amount of memory supported is 128GB.

Q: How many M.2 slots are there on this motherboard?

A: This motherboard has one M.2 slot.

Q: What operating systems does this motherboard support?

A: This motherboard supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit.

Q: Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi?

A: No, this motherboard does not have built-in Wi-Fi.

Q: What type of memory does the motherboard support?

A: The motherboard supports DDR4 type memory.

Q: Will This Mobo fit an AMD Wraith fan that comes with the Ryzen 5 5500 processor?

A: The ASUS PRIME B450M-A II motherboard is compatible with the AMD Wraith cooler that comes with the Ryzen 5 5500 processor. The motherboard has an AM4 socket, which is the same socket used by the Ryzen 5 5500, ensuring compatibility with the AMD Wraith cooler.

Q: If I am installing a Ryzen 5 5600x into this motherboard, it is to my knowledge that the CPU and MB can be compatible AFTER a bios update. Will the system allow me to go into the bios upon first installation in order for me to perform the update?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 6500X processor is compatible with this motherboard. Most likely, this motherboard has the most current BIOS version to support the said CPU. If the motherboard has an older BIOS version that does not support the Ryzen 5 5600X processor, it will not POST or bootup to update the BIOS to a newer version.