Asrock B450M/ac R2.0 AMD B450 Socket AM4 micro ATX

SKU
B450M/AC R2.0
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Micro ATX, Socket AM4, AMD B450 chipset, 4 x DDR4 DIMM, 7.1 ch audio, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, AMI UEFI BIOS
  • Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors
  • Supports DDR4 3200
  • 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16
  • AMD Quad CrossFireX™
  • Graphics Output: HDMI
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892/897 Audio Codec)
  • 4 x SATA3, 1 x Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3x4)
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear)
  • Realtek Gigabit LAN
  • Intel® Dual-Band 802.11ac WiFi + BT 4.2 Module
More Information
SKU B450M/AC R2.0
EAN 4710483932809
Manufacturer Asrock
Availability In Stock
10 POWER PHASE DESIGN
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

2oz Copper
It comes with 2 ounces copper inner layers, using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

RULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY - POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Ultra M.2 32 Gb/s (PCIe Gen3 x4)
The PCIe Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 interface pushes data transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s, and is compatible with ASRock’s U.2 Kit for installing some of the world’s fastest U.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSDs.

Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi
No one has time for weak WiFi signals and sluggish internet! That's why this motherboard comes with a 802.11ac WiFi (2.4G / 5G WiFi) module which supports wireless networks and Bluetooth v4.2.

4 x USB3.2 Gen1
Delivering data transfer rates up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with optimized power efficiency. USB 3.2 Gen1 technology advances the data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s. ASRock provides 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports onboard allows you to have a stunning data transfer experience.

AMD StoreMI Technology
A powerful tool that combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your hard disk into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive, AMD StoreMI technology “combines” these two types of storage into a single drive and automatically moves the data you access the most to the SSD, so you get the best of both worlds.

HDMI 4k @60Hz
Supports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.

Sapphire Black PCB
Pure black PCB appearance. The new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.

High Density Glass Fabric PCB
High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.

2oz Copper PCB
Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

Full Spike Protection
Some sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges, the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard’s components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.

Live Update & APP Shop
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors0
12V power connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesPCI Express 3.0, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of chassis fan connectors1
Front panel audio connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of CPU fan connectors1
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)1
Number of water pump connectors1
Number of RGB LED pin headers2
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
PC health monitoringCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Parallel processing technology supportCrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
HDMI version1.4
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
PC health monitoringCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
CertificationFCC, CE, ErP/EuP
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
Processor socketSocket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECC
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesPCI Express 3.0, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Number of storage drives supported5
RAID supportYes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportCrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYes
Graphics card familyAMD
DirectX version12.0
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs3
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
DVI-D ports quantity0
Line-inYes
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B450
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4
PC health monitoringCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
CertificationFCC, CE, ErP/EuP
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC892 / Realtek ALC897
Product colourBlack
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots1
1st M.2 largest key size2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.0
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
ACPI version5.1
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.3
Video
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYes
Graphics card familyAMD
DirectX version12.0
Certificates
CertificationFCC, CE, ErP/EuP
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Drivers includedYes
Weight & dimensions
Width244 mm
Depth244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers includedYes
Cables includedSATA
Screws includedYes
Antenna includedYes

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Description
10 POWER PHASE DESIGN
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

2oz Copper
It comes with 2 ounces copper inner layers, using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

RULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY - POLYCHROME RGB
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Ultra M.2 32 Gb/s (PCIe Gen3 x4)
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Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi
No one has time for weak WiFi signals and sluggish internet! That's why this motherboard comes with a 802.11ac WiFi (2.4G / 5G WiFi) module which supports wireless networks and Bluetooth v4.2.

4 x USB3.2 Gen1
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AMD StoreMI Technology
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HDMI 4k @60Hz
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Sapphire Black PCB
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High Density Glass Fabric PCB
High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.

2oz Copper PCB
Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

Full Spike Protection
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Live Update & APP Shop
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FLEXIBILITY
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Intelligent Control

All-Around Energy Efficiency
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Precise Digital Power Control
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* Specifications vary by models.

UEFI BIOS
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Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
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Quick and Simple Setup
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Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
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EZ XMP
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COOLING
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Cooler by Design
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Multiple Temperature Sources
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Smart Protection
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4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
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PERFORMANCE
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Storage
M.2 slot (up to 32 Gbps)
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Connectivity
PCIe® 4.0
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
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CUSTOMIZATION
Audio

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

Audio Shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Personalization

Armoury Crate

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Q-LED Core
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Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage
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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
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Stainless-Steel Back I/O
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LANGuard
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ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.

ASUS Control
Center Express

ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT endpoint management
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Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility

Securely manage all of endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices

FLEXIBILITY
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime H610 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

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The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Flexible cooling controls
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Precise Digital Power Control
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS
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Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
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Quick and Simple Setup
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EZ XMP
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PCIe 4.0
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
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Intel 1 Gb Ethernet
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CUSTOMIZATION
Prime H610 series add 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 uniquely personal look.

Aura Sync
Outshine the Competition
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Armoury Crate
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DIY Friendly

Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage
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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
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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.
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.

Cooler by Design
PRIME B450M-K II is engineered with an array of hybrid fan headers and features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 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)
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M.2 Slot supports 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.

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 interface 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.
PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity.

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CORE BOOST
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Short Description
Micro ATX, Socket AM4, AMD B450 chipset, 4 x DDR4 DIMM, 7.1 ch audio, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, AMI UEFI BIOS
Intel® H610 (LGA 1700) mic-ATX motherboard with DDR4, PCIe 4.0, M.2 slot, Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI®, D-Sub, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, SATA 6 Gbps, COM header, RGB header
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