Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

STRIX B450-F GAMING

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

AM4

CPU Type

AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for the AMD CPU support list.

Chipsets

Chipset

AMD B450

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 3200(O.C)/ 3000(O.C)/ 2800(O.C)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors:
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)
AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processor:
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)

PCI Express 2.0 x16

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (max. at x4 mode)
* PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3.

PCI Express x1

3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors: *
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)**
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)***

AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processor: *
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)**

* Support StoreMI and NVMe RAID.
** When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.
*** When the M.2_2 is occupied by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.

SATA RAID

0/1/10

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated in the AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

Audio Channels

8 Channels
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit / 192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel i211AT

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

HDMI

1 x HDMI 2.0b port

RJ45

1 x RJ45

DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

USB 3.1

2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ports (2 x Type-A [red] )
4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (3 x Type-A [blue] and 1 x Type C)

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

Features

Features

Multi-GPU Support:
AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen 1st Generation Processors
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology 

ROG Exclusive Features:
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Overwolf
GameFirst IV

Special Features:
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
Fan Xpert4
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
Gamer's Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Highly Durable Components
- SafeSlot
ASUS EPU:
- EPU
AURA:
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS Grid
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Digi+VRM
Turbo APP
- featuring system performance tuning for selected applications

Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
1 x User guide
1 x Supporting DVD
4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Strix door hanger
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x cable tie package
1 x Replaceable PCH nameplate