Motherboard TUF B450M-PRO GAMING
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi TUF B450M-PRO GAMING specifications summary................................ vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview..........................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package (2-in-1) 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF B450M-PRO GAMING specifications summary Multi-GPU support Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors - 1 x M.2_1 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.
TUF B450M-PRO GAMING specifications summary Superb performance UEFI BIOS - Most advanced options with fast response time Gaming Aura - Bring up your Build ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS unique features - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS PC Cleaner Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - featuring a friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solut
TUF B450M-PRO GAMING specifications summary BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP,SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.
1 Product introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC +3V_BAT GND This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: PIN 1 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
Rear panel connectors 1 2 10 11 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 3. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (teal blue, Type A). This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset 2.1-channel Port Light Blue (Rear panel) 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 Type 2 1 2 Remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom.
System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
Installing a DIMM 2 1 A A B To remove a DIMM A B ASUS TUF B450M-PRO GAMING 1-11
2 BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into TB450MPR.CAP. BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu for details.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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