ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming DDR4 AMD Motherboard
MPN ASUS-ROG-STRIX-B450-F · Brand ASUS · ATX
The ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming is an ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 Ryzen processors featuring dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 slots, DDR4-3200(OC) support up to 64 GB, Intel Gigabit LAN, ROG SupremeFX S1220A audio, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
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Overview
The ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the AMD B450 chipset and designed for AMD AM4 socket processors, including Ryzen 1st Generation, Ryzen 2nd Generation, and Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics APUs. Measuring 12 x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.4 cm), it fits standard ATX mid-tower and full-tower cases and provides a solid foundation for both entry-level and high-performance AMD gaming builds. Memory capacity is generous: four DIMM slots accept up to 64 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered DDR4 RAM in dual-channel configuration, with native support for DDR4-2133/2400/2666 and overclocked profiles up to DDR4-3200 (OC). Storage is equally capable, with two PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots — one supporting both SATA and NVMe drives in 2242/2260/2280 sizes, the other supporting NVMe-only drives in 2242/2260/2280/22110 sizes — plus six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support via the B450 chipset. AMD StoreMI technology is included to combine SSD and HDD storage into a single accelerated volume. Connectivity is handled by an Intel I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet controller paired with ASUS LANGuard surge protection and ROG GameFirst traffic-prioritisation software. The back I/O panel includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (blue), two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs (each supporting up to 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz when using a compatible APU), one optical S/PDIF output, five audio jacks, one RJ-45 LAN port, and a PS/2 combo port. A pre-mounted I/O shield is included for tool-free installation. Audio is powered by the ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec delivering 8-channel HD audio with 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 113 dB SNR recording input, dual op-amp headphone amplifiers, impedance sensing for front and rear headphone outputs, and support for 32-bit/192 kHz playback. Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III software round out the audio feature set. Expansion slots include two PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (wired x16 or x8/x4 with Ryzen 1st/2nd Gen) and three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots, with AMD 3-Way CrossFireX support. Aura Sync RGB lighting with two onboard RGB strip headers enables lighting synchronisation across compatible ASUS devices. Fan management is handled by Fan Xpert 4 with Auto Tuning, while 5-Way Optimization automates CPU, power, and cooling profiles. The ROG SafeSlot reinforced primary PCIe x16 slot, Q-LED diagnostic indicators, ESD protection on key ports, DRAM overcurrent protection, CrashFree BIOS 3, and EZ Flash 3 all contribute to reliable long-term operation. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: AMD AM4 - Chipset: AMD B450 - Form Factor: ATX, 12 x 9.6 in (30.5 x 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4 x DIMM, max 64 GB, DDR4-2133 to 3200(OC), dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered - Storage: 2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 (one also SATA), 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10 - LAN: Intel I211-AT Gigabit Ethernet - Audio: SupremeFX S1220A, 8-channel HD, 120 dB SNR playback, 32-bit/192 kHz - USB (rear): 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, 2 x USB 2.0 - Display Out: HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.2 (APU-dependent, max 4096x2160@60Hz) - Multi-GPU: AMD 3-Way CrossFireX - RGB: 2 x Aura RGB strip headers, onboard RGB LEDs - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | AMD B450 |
| CPU Type | AMD AM4 Socket AMD RyzenTM 2nd Generation/RyzenTM with RadeonTM Vega Graphics/RyzenTM 1st Generation Processors |
| Lan | Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)Anti-surge LANGuardROG GameFirst Technology |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A- Dual OP Amplifiers- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5Audio Feature :- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel- Sonic Radar III- Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Link |
| Memory | AMD Ryzen™ Processors4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered MemoryDual Channel Memory Architecture |
| Graphic | Integrated in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics ProcessorsMulti-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports- Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Storage | AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors : *21 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*31 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*42 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processor : *21 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*32 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)AMD B450 chipset : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support Raid 0, 1, 10 |
| USB Ports | AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation :3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, blue)AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation :1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)AMD B450 chipset :2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red)AMD B450 chipset :2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)AMD B450 chipset :6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)2 x USB 2.01 x Optical S/PDIF out5 x Audio jack(s) |
| Expansion Slots | AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processor1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)AMD B450 chipset1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *13 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Operating System | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Special Features | 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.TPU- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU BoostFan Xpert4- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling controlGamer's Guardian:- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports- DRAM Overcurrent Protection- Highly Durable Components- SafeSlotASUS EPU :- EPUAURA :- Aura Lighting Control- Aura RGB Strip Headers- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devicesASUS Exclusive Features :- AI Suite 3- Ai Charger- ASUS GridASUS EZ DIY :- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 3ASUS Q-Design :- ASUS Q-Shield- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)- ASUS Q-Slot- ASUS Q-DIMMDigi VRMTurbo APP- featuring system performance tuning for selected applications |
| Multi-Gpu Support | AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation ProcessorsSupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology |
| Internal I/O Ports | 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x TPM header1 x COM port(s) connector(s)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x System panel(s)1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
| Rog Exclusive Features | ROG RAMCache IIROG CPU-ZPre-mounted I/O ShieldOverwolfGameFirst IV |
