Asus TUF B450-PRO GAMING Motherboards User manual

Brand: Asus

Model: TUF B450-PRO GAMING Motherboards

Type: User manual

Motherboard

TUF B450-PRO GAMING

E14788

First Edition

Sept. 2018

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

TUF B450-PRO GAMING specifications summary .................................. vi

Chapter 1 Product introduction

Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................ 1-8

System memory ...................................................................................... 1-10

Chapter 2 BIOS information

BIOS setup program ................................................................................. 2-1

EZ Mode ..................................................................................................... 2-2

Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3

Exit menu ................................................................................................... 2-4

Appendix

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5

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.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may be exposed to moisture.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter1:Productintroduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the

motherboard.

• Chapter2:BIOSinformation

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

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 yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS TUF B450-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 Certication 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.

CPU

AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega

Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation

Processors

Supports CPU up to 8 cores*

* Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported vary by processor.

** Refer to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list.

Chipset AMD B450 chipset

Memory

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™

withRadeon™VegaGraphics/Ryzen™1stGenerationProcessors:

4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3533(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(

O.C)/2666/ 2400/2133 MHz, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

*** ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/

Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DVI-D ports

- Supports HDMI 2.0b output with a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60Hz

- Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Expansion

slots

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ 1stGenerationprocessors:

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. @x16 mode)

AMDRyzen™withRadeon™VegaGraphicsprocessors:

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (max. @x8 mode)

AMDAthlon™withRadeon™VegaGraphicsProcessors:

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x4 mode)

AMDB450Chipset:

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. @x4 mode)*

3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

* PCIe x16_2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe SSD in M.2_2 socket.

PCIe x16_2 will run x2 when installing devices in PCIe x1_1 or PCIe x1_2 slots.

PCIe x16_2 will run x4 when no devices installing in PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots.

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USB

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/

Athlon™withRadeon™VegaGraphics/Ryzen™1stGenerationProcessors:

- 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 Type A ports and 1 Type C port at

back panel)

AMDB450Chipset:

- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) ports ( 2 ports at back panel)

- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports ( 2 ports at mid-board)

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)

Multi-GPU

support Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage

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 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and

SATA modes) storage devices support*

AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

- 1 x M.2_1 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(SATA mode)

storage devices support*

* The M.2_1 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA_5/6 ports, and therefore the

SATA_5/6 ports cannot be used when an M.2_1 device is installe.

AMD B450 Chipset

- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support

- 1 x M.2_2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 2.0 x4) storage

devices support**

** PCIe x16_2, PCIe x1_1, and PCIe x1_2 slots will be unavailable when installing M.2 PCIe

SSD in M.2_2 socket.

LAN Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller

Audio

Realtek® S1200A 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC

- Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces

multi-lateral interference

- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard

the quality of the sensitive audio signals

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive

sound with exceptional clarity and delity

- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking

- Audio Cover: Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure

best quality

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio

output.

ASUS unique

features

Dependable Stability

ASUS TUF PROTECTION

- ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment

- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-

electricity discharges!

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design

- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Precision control for stable power

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ASUS unique

features

Superb performance

UEFI BIOS

- The most advanced options with a fast response time

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core

- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness

GAMING

Aura

- Brings up your Build

ASUS Exclusive 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 friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Quiet

Thermal

Solution

QuietThermalDesign:

- Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert 4 core

Rear panel I/O

ports

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) ports (Type A,teal blue)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) port (Type C)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) ports(Type A, blue)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output

Internal

connectors

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen

1 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices support

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices support

1 x COM connector

1 x CPU Fan connector

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

Internal

connectors

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM

mode) coolers control

1 x AIO pump header

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector

1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header

1 x System panel connector

1 x S/PDIF out connector

2 x Aura RGB Strip headers

BIOS features

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP,SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-

language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorite,

Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen,F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search and ASUS

DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

OS support

Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Windows® 7 (64-bit)*

* Install an AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation or Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processor to

support Windows 7 64-bit operating system.

Form factor ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

TUF B450-PRO GAMNG specifications summary

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Product introduction

Motherboard overview

• 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.

• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis

switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso

maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

• Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodoso

cancauseyouphysicalinjuryanddamagetomotherboardcomponents.

Place this

side towards

the rear of the

chassis

ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DIGI+

VRM

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN3

AIO_PUMP

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

CLRTC

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5

PANEL

AAFP

SPDIF_OUT

SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3

SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

128Mb

BIOS

EATX12V

EATXPWR

U31G1_12

AMD®

B450

Realtek®

8111H

Battery

KBMS_USB12

AUDIO

Super

I/O

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

228022110 2260 2242

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

2280 2260 2242

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

USB34USB56

COM

LAN_U31G1_34

DVI

HDMI

U31G1_C5

U31G2_12

24.4cm(9.6in)

30.5cm(12in)

SOCKET AM4

RGB_HEADER2 RGB_HEADER1

121314 11 6

1 432 2

10 89

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

CPU and chassis fan connectors; AIO pump connector (4-pin CPU_FAN,

4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin AIO_PUMP)

Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe

blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.

Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside

thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot

placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfan

ofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.

AMD AM4 CPU socket

ThismotherboardcomeswithanAMDRyzen™2ndGeneration/Ryzen™with

Radeon™VegaGraphics/Athlon™withRadeon™VegaGraphics/Ryzen™1st

Generationprocessors.

Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).

DDR4 DIMM slots

Install2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferedDDR4DIMMsintotheseDIMMsockets.

Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare

designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientation

andpushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.

• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit

(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesa

minimumpowerof350W.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand8-pinpowerplugs.

• DONOTforgettoconnectthe8-pinEATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem

willnotbootup.

• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa

systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional

devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris

inadequate.

Aura RGB Strip headers (4-pin

RGB_HEADER1/2)

TheseheadersareforRGBLED

strip.

12VG

RGB_HEADER

PIN 1

+12V G R B

TheRGBheadersupports5050

RGBmulti-colorLEDstrips

(12V/G/R/B),withamaximum

powerratingof3A(12V),andno

longerthan3m.

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Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis

switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodosomay

causeseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

• 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.

M.2_1/2 socket 3

ThesesocketsallowyoutoinstallM.2(NGFF)SSD

modules.

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

2280

22110

2260 2242

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

2280 2260 2242

• AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with

Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation

Processors:

TheM.2_1socketsupportsPCIE3.0x4and

SATAmodeswithMKeydesignandtype

2242/2260/2280/22110storagedevicessupport

• AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics

Processors:

TheM.2_1socketsupportsSATAmodewithMKey

designandtype2242/2260/2280/22110storage

devicessupport.

• TheM.2_2socketsupportsPCIE2.0x4withMKey

designandtype2242/2260/2280storagedevices

support.

AMD Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)

TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA

6.0Gb/ssignalcables.

System panel connector (20-5 pin F_PANEL)

Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12)

ConnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.1

Gen1frontorrearpanelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.1Gen1

specicationsandprovidesfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster

chargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and

backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34,USB56)

ConnectaUSBmodulecabletoanyoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemodule

toaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomply

withUSB2.0specicationsandsupportupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.

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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

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:

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<Del>keyduringthebootprocessand

enterBIOSsetuptore-enterdata.

CLRTC

+3V_BAT

GND

PIN 1

Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain

tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecableto

thisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem

chassis.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigital

Interface(S/PDIF)port.ConnecttheS/PDIFOutmodule

cabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslot

openingatthebackofthesystemchassis.

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

PIN 1

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-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis

connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.

PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

ThismotherboardhasthreePCIExpress2.0x1slotsthatsupportPCIExpress

x1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpress

specications.

PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots

ThismotherboardsupportstwoPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16graphiccardsthat

complywiththePCIExpressspecications.

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VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

SingleVGA/PCIecard x16 N/A

DualVGA/PCIecard x16 x4

• InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0/2.0x16_1slot(gray)foraPCIExpress

x16graphicscardtogetbetterperformance.

• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufcientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™mode.

• Connectchassisfanstothemotherboardchassisfanconnectorswhenusingmultiple

graphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.

AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors

VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

SingleVGA/PCIecard x8 N/A

DualVGA/PCIecard x8 x4

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LAN port

Speed

LED

Activity Link

LED

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection

Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection

Orange

(Blinking)

Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection

Orange

(Blinkingthen

steady)

Readytowake

upfromS5mode

1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse cambo port.ThisportisforaPS/2keyboardormouse.

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.USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports. These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)ports

areforUSB3.1Gen2devices.

• USB3.1Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.

• DuetothedesignofAMDAM4serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtotheUSB

2.0andUSB3.1Gen1/Gen2portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.

• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1Gen2devicestoUSB3.1Gen2

portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.1Gen2devices.

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Rear panel connectors

4. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)

throughanetworkhub.

LAN port LED indications

5. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother

audiosources.

6. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,

5.1and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeaker

Out.

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8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.Thesetwo9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)

portsconnecttoUSB3.1Gen1devices.

9.HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,

andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected

content.

10.USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port (Type-C).ThisUniversalSerialBus(USB)TypeC

portisforUSB3.1Gen1mobileorperipheraldevices.

11.USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1

devices.

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port Headset

2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

LightBlue(Rearpanel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut

Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut

Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center

Lime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut

7. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.

Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or

7.1-channelconguration.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Themotherboardcomeswithan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tsinonlyonecorrectorientation.DONOT

forcetheCPUintothesockettopreventbendingthepinsanddamagingtheCPU!

Installing the CPU

ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe

heatsinkandfanifnecessary.

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Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

Type 2

Type 1

Removethescrewsandtheretentionmoduleonly.Donotremovetheplateonthe

bottom.

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System memory

Overview

ThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule

(DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:

• 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conguration.Any

excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel

operation.

• AlwaysinstallDIMMswiththesameCASlatency.Foroptimalcompatibility,we

recommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatecode(D/C)

fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththeretailertogetthecorrectmemorymodules.

Recommended memory configuration

Channel Sockets

ChannelA DIMM_A1&DIMM_A2*

ChannelB DIMM_B1&DIMM_B2*

• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull

memoryload(4DIMMs).

• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList)

DIMM_A2*

DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2*

DIMM_B2*

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2*

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2*

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Installing a DIMM

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To remove a DIMM

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