Description

The ASUS PRIME B450M-K II AM4 Motherboard is a feature-rich high-performance solution designed for PC builders who demand versatility and reliability. Built for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors including those with Radeon™ Vega Graphics this mATX motherboard is a perfect choice for all-around PCs and gaming rigs. It supports AMD Socket AM4 and is equipped with the AMD B450 chipset delivering a robust platform for both entry-level and high-performance builds.
With dual-channel memory architecture the motherboard can handle up to 64GB of DDR4 memory supporting overclocked speeds up to 4400 MHz (OC). This ensures faster load times enhanced system responsiveness and the capability to run memory-intensive applications smoothly. Whether you’re gaming content creating or running virtual machines the ASUS PRIME B450M-K II offers the memory flexibility and speed to handle it all.
Storage options are equally flexible with 1 x M.2 slot (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) and 4 x SATA 6GB/s ports providing ample room for SSDs HDDs and RAID configurations. This motherboard supports RAID 0 1 and 10 giving you the choice between improved speed or redundancy depending on your needs.
For superior graphics performance the motherboard supports integrated graphics in AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors. with D-Sub DVI-D and HDMI™ 2.0b outputs users can connect to a variety of display solutions ensuring a versatile visual experience.
Connectivity is also a priority with 6 USB ports including 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for rapid data transfer. The Realtek RTL8111H 1GB Ethernet ensures stable high-speed networking perfect for both gaming and online productivity. Audio is handled by the Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC providing immersive sound quality for gaming and media consumption.
Designed for durability the ASUS 5X PROTECTION III features such as DIGI+ VRm LANGuard and SafeSlot Core provide enhanced protection against power surges physical damage and electrostatic discharge. The aluminium heatsink design ensures that your components stay cool even during demanding workloads.
Whether you are building a high-performance gaming PC a content creation workstation or a versatile all-around system the ASUS PRIME B450M-K II AM4 Motherboard offers the specifications stability and features necessary to take your build to the next level.
FEATURES:

Supports 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Up to 64GB DDR4 memory with speeds up to 4400 MHz (OC)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for high-speed graphics cards
M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) for fast storage options
4 x SATA 6GB/s ports for additional storage flexibility
Integrated Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound for immersive audio experiences
RAID 0 1 10 support for faster speeds or data redundancy
Realtek RTL8111H 1GB Ethernet for reliable networking and gaming
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III for enhanced durability and protection
Aluminium heatsink design for improved thermal management
EZ DIY features including BIOS FlashBack™ and Q-DIMM/Q-Slot
Compact mATX form factor for flexible PC builds in smaller spaces

SPECIFICATIONS:

CPU:
AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
AMD B450 Chipset
Memory:
2 x DImm Max. 64GB DDR4 4400(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Graphics:
Integrated Graphics in the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
1 x D-Sub
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI™2.0b
Expansion Slots:?
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x8 mode)

Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x4 mode)

AMD B450 Chipset

2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots

Storage:?
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6GB/s ports
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
M.2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
M.2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA mode)
AMD B450 Chipset
4 x SATA 6GB/s ports
Support RAID 0 1 10
Ethernet: 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1GB Ethernet
USB:
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports an additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio:
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

Supports: Jack-detection Multi-streaming Front Panel Jack-retasking
Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback

Audio Features:

Audio Shielding
LED-illuminated audio trace path design
Premium Japanese audio capacitors
Dedicated audio PCB layers

Back Panel I/O Ports:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI™?port
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1GB Ethernet port
3?x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse coMBo port
Internal I/O Connectors:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6GB/s ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports an additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COm Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPm header (14″ 1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features:?
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

ASUS DIGI+ VRM
ASUS LANGuard
ASUS Overvoltage Protection
ASUS SafeSlot Core
ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

Aluminium heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

BIOS FlashBack™ button
BIOS FlashBack™ LED

ASUS Lighting Control
Software Features:
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
AI Suite 3

Performance and Power Saving Utility

?TurboV EVO
?EPU
?DIGI+ VRM
?Fan Xpert
?PC Cleaner

EZ update
System Information

ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger
ASUS EZ Installer
DAEMON Tools
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS:?
256 MB Flash ROM
UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability:
WOL by PME
PXE
Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 7 64-bit
Form Factor:
mATX
22.6 cm x 22.1 cm

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

ASUS PRIME B450M-K II mATX Motherboard x1
SATA 6GB/s cables x2
I/O Shield?x1
M.2 ANCHOR x1
Support DVD x1
User manual x1