ASUS TUF Gaming B450-Plus II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard
Overview :Â
Up your connection game and connect with your games, thanks to the TUF Gaming B450-Plus II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard from ASUS. This TUF Gaming ATX motherboard utilizes the AMD B450 chipset and is compatible with CPUs that fit the AM4 socket. Four RAM slots accommodate up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, with speeds up to 4400 MHz supported when overclocking. Install drives using two M.2 or six SATA III interfaces; connect a graphics card and other adapters using the PCIe 3.0 x16, 2.0 x16, and 2.0 x1 slots. The Gaming B450-Plus II is compatible with AMD 2-Way CrossFireX
A rear I/O panel sports one USB 3.2 Gen 2, four USB 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Additionally, a UBS 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port is also present. Connect displays via the DisplayPort or HDMI port. In addition to a Gigabit Ethernet port and five 3.5mm audio jacks, the rear panel also sports a BIOS flashback button. Internal headers support two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0 ports on the front panel. This motherboard also supports two RGB connections, a TPM chip, three system fans, and a Clear CMOS. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALCS1200A audio codec, which supports both 7.1 Surround Sound and 24-bit audio. AI Noise-Cancelling mic support provides smart audio pickup for efficient team chat, while VRM and PCH heatsinks ensure smooth operation and system stability. The ASUS TUF Gaming B450-Plus II AM4 ATX Gaming Motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit operating systems, as well as Windows 7 64-bit when using an AMD Ryzen 1st or 2nd Generation processor.
AMD B450 Chipset
This motherboard uses the AMD B450 chipset, and is compatible with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and Athlon CPUs featuring the AM4 socket.
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Doubling the speed of its predecessor, USB 3.2 Gen 2 features a maximum throughput of 10 Gb/s when used with compatible devices and is synonymous with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
Robust Power Design
DrMOS power stages with alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the AMD high-core-count CPUs.
Optimized Thermals
Take advantage of fanless VRM and PCH heatsinks, multiple hybrid fan headers, and easy fan-speed management with the Fan Xpert 2 utility.
Up Your Connection Game
This motherboard sports HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, dual M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, and USB 3.2 and 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports.
Sound Unbound and AI Noise Canceling Microphone Technology
Sound Unbound draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology.
Customize Your Look
Two RGB headers and the ASUS Armoury Crate utility make installing and tweaking RGB components a cinch.
Specification :Â
| CPU | |
| Chipset | AMD B450 |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| Back Panel I/O | |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | |
| 4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| Display | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| 1 x HDMI 2.0b | |
| Audio | 5 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm |
| Ethernet / Controller | 1 x Realtek L8200A Gigabit |
| Buttons | BIOS Flashback |
| Memory | |
| Memory Slots | 4 x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3466, 3533, 4400 MHz |
| Maximum Capacity | 128 GB |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC, ECC Unbuffered |
| Storage Expansion | |
| SATA | 6 x SATA III |
| M.2 | 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified)) |
| 1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 2.0 x4) | |
| U.2 | None |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 10 (SATA) |
| Internal I/O | |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) | |
| 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 | |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port) |
| 2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port) | |
| Multi-GPU Support | 2-Way AMD CrossFireX |
| Air Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin CPU |
| 3 x 4-Pin System | |
| Liquid Cooling | 1 x 4-Pin Pump |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 24-Pin Mainboard |
| 1 x 8-Pin ATX | |
| Security | TPM Module |
| LED Header | 2 x RGB |
| Audio | None |
| Diagnostics | Clear CMOS |
| Legacy | 1 x Serial |
| BIOS | |
| ROM | 256 Mb |
| Front Panel I/O | |
| I/O Connection Headers | AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Audio | |
| Audio Codec | Realtek S1200A (7.1-Channel) |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7 |
| Windows 10 | |
| *As of November, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Physical | |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 12.0″ / 24.4 x 30.5Â cm |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 3.18 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.4 x 10.7 x 2.7″ |
