ASUS PRIME B450M-A CSMPRIME B450M-A User Manual (English Version)
Summary
The PRIME B450M-A is a reliable motherboard designed for system builders creating powerful custom PCs. This comprehensive manual serves as your complete guide, detailing installation procedures, critical specifications, and deep dives into BIOS operation (EZ Mode and Advanced Mode). It ensures that novice to advanced users can correctly integrate components like the CPU and system memory, providing all necessary information for a smooth and successful desktop build setup.
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E14212 First Edition May 2018 Copyright © 2018 ASUSTe K COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, ...
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................... iv About this guide ....................................................................
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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 f...
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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 ha...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME B450M-A motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield Accessories 1 x M.2 screw packa...
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PRIME B450M-A specifications summary AMD B450 Chipset - 4 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™ ...
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PRIME B450M-A specifications summary ASUS Quiet Quiet Thermal Design: Thermal - Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mous...
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Product introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. LA ua rd Unplug the power cord from the wal...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the prop...
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Aura RGB Strip header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB RGB_HEADER multi‑color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a PIN 1 maximum power rating of 3A (12V...
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System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis‑mounted functions. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4‑pin connector is for the chassis‑mounted system warning sp...
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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 mo...
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5. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Activi...
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors. Unplug all power...
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Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Type 2 Remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 Channe...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1‑10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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BIOS information Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. Before using the ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PB450MA.CAP. BIOS setup program Use ...
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EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display languag...
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Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following secti...
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Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Exit menu The...
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Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful...
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VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we...
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Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. ...
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ASUS contact information ASUSTe K COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Tele...
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FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077 Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Asus |
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| Pages | 27 |
| File Size | 2.95 MB |
| Published | May 15, 2026 |
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What is the required source code license for software in this product?
The copyrighted software is licensed under the General Public License (GPL), Lesser General Public License Version (LGPL), and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses.
How can I obtain the source code if it's available?
You can download it for free from http://support.asus.com/download, or request it by sending details to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan.
What are the limitations regarding product modifications?
The warranty will not be extended if the product is repaired, modified, or altered without authorization from ASUS.
Is this manual guaranteed to be accurate?
No. The specifications and information are for informational use only, subject to change at any time without notice, and involve no commitment by ASUS.