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Tech Specs
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CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD B450
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).Dual Channel Memory Architecture3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Graphic
Integrated in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors- Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 HzMulti-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Multi-GPU Support
AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation ProcessorsSupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *13 x PCIe 2.0 x1AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics ProcessorAMD B450 chipsetAMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
Storage
AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors : *21 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*31 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processor : *2AMD B450 chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*34 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN
Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)Anti-surge LANGuardROG GameFirst Technology
Audio
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A- Dual OP Amplifiers- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- Sonic Radar III- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio LinkAudio Feature :- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, blue)1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red)AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation :AMD B450 chipset :6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
ROG Exclusive Features
ROG RAMCache IIGameFirst IVROG CPU-ZPre-mounted I/O ShieldOverwolf
Special Features
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports- ASUS Grid- featuring system performance tuning for selected applicationsTurbo AppDigi+VRM- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devicesGamer´s Guardian:- DRAM Overcurrent Protection- 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- Highly Durable components- SafeSlotAURA :- Aura Lighting Control- Aura RGB Strip HeadersASUS EZ DIY :- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 3ASUS Q-Design :- ASUS Q-Shield- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)- ASUS Q-Slot- ASUS Q-DIMM5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5Fan Xpert4- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling controlASUS EPU :- EPUASUS Exclusive Features :- AI Suite 3- Ai Charger
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)2 x USB 2.01 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x Optical S/PDIF out5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x TPM header1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)1 x COM port(s) connector(s)1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x System panel(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
1 x Replaceable PCH nameplate2 x M.2 Screw Package1 x Strix door hanger1 x ROG Strix stickers1 x Cable ties pack(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)User´s manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Supporting DVD
Operating System
Windows® 7 64-bit *6Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )ATX Form Factor
Note
*1 PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3.
*2 Support StoreMI and NVMe RAID
*3 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.
*4 When the M.2_2 is occupied by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.
*5 *Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
*6 *Windows 7 64-bit is only supported when using AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors
Tech Specs
CPU
AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd/2nd/1st AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD B450
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).Dual Channel Memory Architecture3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Graphic
Integrated in the AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors- Supports HDMI 2.0b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 HzMulti-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Multi-GPU Support
AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ 1st Generation ProcessorsSupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4)1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *13 x PCIe 2.0 x1AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics ProcessorAMD B450 chipsetAMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
Storage
AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors : *21 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*31 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processor : *2AMD B450 chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*34 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN
Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)Anti-surge LANGuardROG GameFirst Technology
Audio
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A- Dual OP Amplifiers- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- Sonic Radar III- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio LinkAudio Feature :- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, blue)1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red)AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation :AMD B450 chipset :6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
ROG Exclusive Features
ROG RAMCache IIGameFirst IVROG CPU-ZPre-mounted I/O ShieldOverwolf
Special Features
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports- ASUS Grid- featuring system performance tuning for selected applicationsTurbo AppDigi+VRM- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devicesGamer´s Guardian:- DRAM Overcurrent Protection- 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- Highly Durable components- SafeSlotAURA :- Aura Lighting Control- Aura RGB Strip HeadersASUS EZ DIY :- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash 3ASUS Q-Design :- ASUS Q-Shield- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)- ASUS Q-Slot- ASUS Q-DIMM5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5Fan Xpert4- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling controlASUS EPU :- EPUASUS Exclusive Features :- AI Suite 3- Ai Charger
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)2 x USB 2.01 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x Optical S/PDIF out5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x TPM header1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)1 x COM port(s) connector(s)1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x System panel(s)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
1 x Replaceable PCH nameplate2 x M.2 Screw Package1 x Strix door hanger1 x ROG Strix stickers1 x Cable ties pack(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)User´s manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Supporting DVD
Operating System
Windows® 7 64-bit *6Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )ATX Form Factor
Note
*1 PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_2 and PCIe x1_3.
*2 Support StoreMI and NVMe RAID
*3 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA or PCIE mode, SATA6G_5/6 ports will be disabled.
*4 When the M.2_2 is occupied by M.2 device, PCIe x16_1 will run at x8 mode.
*5 *Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
*6 *Windows 7 64-bit is only supported when using AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation Processors