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 & more stable DDR4 memory. BIOS Flash Back makes upgrading easy to give any dream build a head start, & intuitive ROG software ensures a superior gaming experience. AMPED PERFORMANCE With a robust power design to drive multi-core Ryzen processors, plus cooling, storage, connectivity & 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 & an array of discrete MOS ensure ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II has the muscle to control the latest AMD CPUs. VRM Thermal Design The ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II uses new alloy chokes that deliver better efficiency, & high-quality thermal pads to help transfer heat from the VRM array to a sink that has ample surface area for the latest processors. & 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 & reliability. BUILD SMART Packed with intuitive software & DIY-friendly options for convenient setup & use, cyberpunk inspired aesthetics, plus a diverse ecosystem of components, ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II is the key to any outstanding gaming build. Dual PCIe 3.0 x 4 M.2 Dual PCIe 3.0x 4 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 & a PCIe x 16 slot to enjoy incredible data-transfer speeds. DDR4 OC 4400 M Hz Tuned to take full advantage of Ryzen's capabilities, & 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 & smooth data exchanges. It reduces CPU overhead & increases TCP & 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 & more cost-effective Wi Fi & Bluetooth 5.1 solution*. * Bluetooth 5.1 will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later. LANGuard Featuring advanced signal-coupling technology & high-tolerance components, LANGuard provides consistent Ethernet performance & greater protection against static electricity & power surges. Supreme FX Built-in ROG Supreme FX 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. BUILD SMART Packed with intuitive software & DIY-friendly options for convenient setup & 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 & tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling & acoustics. Pre-mounted I/O Shield Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black & comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard. BIOS Flash Back Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive & simply plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back port & press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU aren't present. Pre-mounted I/O Shield Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black & comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard. BIOS Flash Back Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive & simply plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back port & press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can be made even if memory or CPU aren't present. BIOS Flash Back Four onboard LEDs indicate power status, & any problem with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis. Safe Slot The reinforced ASUS Safe Slot provides stronger PCIe device retention & 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, & futuristic cybertext highlights. Outshine the Competition ASUS AURA SYNC ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance & superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control & 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 & devices. For a smooth build process, refer to our list of guaranteed-compatible components. To help with memory upgrades, the list also
Includes:: a dedicated Qualified Vendor list (QVL). The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control & compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, & much more! ROG offers more choices than any other br&. ROG GIVES YOU MORE ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning & 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 & one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset. AI Networking The proprietary ROG Game First VI utility is designed to help all users " beginners, experts, & everyone in between " optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, Game First VI features AI-enhanced identification & boost technology to ensure faster & smarter network optimization. Identification Game First VI analyzes your usage patterns & the digital signatures of your applications & compares them to a database of over 200, 000 apps. The database is regularly updated to ensure that apps are recognized. Boost Game First VI intelligently switches application priority & adjusts bandwidth accordingly, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates & 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, & an analysis of each Wi Fi channel. 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 & feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting & effects for compatible devices & 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 & 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 & apps launch at breakneck speeds.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 2 Front panel connector Yes 12V power connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 1USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1TPM connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 3 Front panel audio connector Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B450HDMI version 2.0b Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B450RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer AMDCompatible processor series AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 9 Maximum number of SMP processors 1 Processor socket Socket AM4 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3866, 4000, 4400 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 10 Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2 Display Port version 1.2USB 2.0 ports quantity 2S/PDIF out port Yes PS/2 ports quantity 1HDMI version 2.0b HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Digital audio optical out 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No Wake-on-LAN ready Yes LAN controller Intel&174; I211-ATEthernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Motherboard chipset family AMDMotherboard chipset AMD B450 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factor ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Supreme FX S1220 A Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 1 (Gen 2.x) slots 3PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 3BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 256 Mbit Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64 Drivers included Yes Weight & dimensions Width 305 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Drivers included Yes Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n