ASUS PRIME B450M-A II AMD B450 Socket AM4 micro ATX

SKU
90MB15Z0-M0EAY0
£90.28 £75.23
In stockAvailable for backorder (3 - 5 days)
AMD B450, AM4, 4x DDR4, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, SATA III, M.2, USB 3.2, 1G LAN, PS/2, mATX, 244x240 mm
ASUS Prime B450M II Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into AMD Ryzen processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime B450M II Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.

Tune It Your Way
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B450M II motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling you to tweak performance settings to perfectly match the way you work – maximizing your productivity.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various Advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Quick and Simple Setup
EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Cool to the Core
Prime B450M II series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads
A VRM heatsink with underneath thermal pad improves heat transfer from the MOSFETs for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design
Prime B450M-A II is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS, ensuring your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Build on a Solid Foundation
Prime B450M II motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

PCIe 3.0 M.2 (up to 32 Gbps)
Achieve speed with onboard M.2
M.2 Slot supports up to 22110 and data-transfer speed up to 32Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth. It‘s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including two rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

Little Things Make a Big Difference
Prime B450M II series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a unique personal look.

Outstanding Audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Aura Sync
Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for RGB LED strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

SafeSlot Core
Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage
SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, SafeSlot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

Overvoltage Protection
World-class circuit-protecting power design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection
Short-circuit damage prevention
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O
3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.
SKU90MB15Z0-M0EAY0
EAN4718017924986
ManufacturerASUS
In StockY
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
Front panel connectorYes
Audio connectorYes
12V power connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
TPM connectorYes
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of COM connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Front panel audio connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo
HDMI version2.0b
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1+2 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1+2 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Expansion card interfaces
Audio connectorYes
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Processor socketSocket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4400 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
RAID supportYes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
PS/2 ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0b
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
DVI-D ports quantity1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardNot available
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Audio output channels7.1+2 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Product colourBlack
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
PCI slots4
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperYes
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Drivers includedYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight & dimensions
Height259 mm
Weight849 g
Width244 mm
Depth240 mm
Packaging content
Drivers includedYes
Cables includedSATA
Other features
Height259 mm
Weight849 g