DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.\n TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform & combines them with game-ready features & proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution & A superbly comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.\n\n When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance " an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, & complementary aesthetics from components to case.\n\n ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE\n With upgraded power delivery & comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory & storage, TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.\n\n Dr MOS\n The onboard VRM of TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II utilizes 8+2 Dr MOS power stages that combine high-side & low-side MOSFETs & drivers into a single package, delivering the power & efficiency that 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen&132;&162; Processors dem&.\n\n Stack Cool 3+\n 2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures & provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.\n\n TUF CHOKES\n Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.\n\n TUF CAPACITORS\n Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance & 5X-longer lifespan.\n\n Digi+ VRM\n The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth & ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.\n\n Cooler by design\n VRM HEATSINK\n A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM & choke areas improves heat dissipation.\n\n THERMAL PAD\n High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor & phase array to the heatsink.\n\n COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS\n TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.\n\n USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C\n Numerous USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A & a Type-C connectors with fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.\n\n Thunderbolt&132;&162; 3 support\n An integrated Thunderbolt&132;&162; 3 header supports up to 40 Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth. One Thunderbolt 3 port can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, & provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.\n\n EASY PC DIY\n TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up & configure just the way you want " even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.\n\n Build with confidence\n TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS & trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits & more. With more partnerships & components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.\n\n TUF PROTECTION\n Safe Slot\n Safe Slot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS & engineered to provide superior retention & shearing resistance. Manufactured via a new insert-molding process, Safe Slot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.\n\n ESD guards\n ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 k V of air discharge & +/- 6 k V of contact discharge " greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 k V & +/- 4 k V.\n\n TUF LANGuard\n TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology & premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes & static electricity.\n\n DRAM overvoltage protection\n Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent & short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system & connected devices.\n\n Stainless-steel back I/O panel\n TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.\n\n EASY CONFIGURATION\n BIOS Flash Back&132;&162;\n BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; is the simplest & safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick, plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back&132;&162; port & press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.\n\n Armoury Crate\n Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting & effects for every compatible device in your arsenal & synchronize them with Aura Sync for uni&2&172;&129;ed system lighting effects. You can also turn on the AI Noise-Canceling Microphone function for crystal-clear in-game voice communication. The software also provides control of settings for a select & growing number of products, including keyboard & mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking & fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look & feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration & news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.\n\n IMMERSIVE GAMING\n TUF Gaming B450-PLUS II provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, & onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.\n\n EXCLUSIVE GIGABIT ETHERNET\n Experience ultra-fast gaming with the ASUS-exclusive Realtek&174; L8200A Gigabit Ethernet. With performance & stability enhancements, the LAN is optimized for CPU-efficient, low-latency data transfers.\n\n AI NOISE-CANCELING MICROPHONE\n AI Noise-Canceling Microphone software is exclusively featured on ASUS motherboards & supports 3.5 mm, USB (Universal Serial Bus), 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, & other forms of environmental noise. & it only places a slight load on the CPU, ensuring minimal impact on gaming performance.\n\nsignal-to-noise ratio\n PRISTINE AUDIO\n The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF Gaming B550M series motherboards features an unprecedented 108 d B signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out & a 103d B SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality.\n\n DTS&174; Custom for gaming headsets\n Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS&174; Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets &149; Aerial, Soundscape, & Tactical &149; for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game.\n\n AERIAL MODE\n Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead " perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy & sports titles!\n\n SOUNDSCAPE MODE\n The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action & horror games " your ears will put you in the center of the action!\n\n TACTICAL MODE\n Shhh " is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect & locate every footstep!\n\n\n\n\n\n Product Model: TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II\n\n\n