1 x PCIe 3.0 (supported mode: x16), 1 x PCIe 2.0 (supported mode: x4)
Support For SLI/CrossFire
CrossFire X
Multi-GPU Support (SLI/CrossFire) Card Count
2 pcs
Slot Count: PCI-E x1
3
Other Expansion Slots
none
Drive Controllers
Support For NVMe
yes
PCI Express SSD Version
3.0
M.2 Connector Count
2
M.2 (M) Connectors, CPU PCIe Lanes
1 x 2242/2260/2280/22110 (SATA/PCIe 3.0 x4)
M.2 (M) Connectors, Chipset PCIe Lanes
1 x 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 2.0 x4)
SATA Port Count
6
SATA RAID Mode
0, 10, 1
NVMe RAID Mode
none
Other Drive Connectors
none
Rear Panel Ports
USB Type-A Ports
2 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB Type-C Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Video Outputs
1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
RJ-45 Ethernet Port Count
1
Analog Audio Connector Count
5
Digital Audio Ports (S/PDIF)
TOSLINK (S/PDIF optical)
SMA Connectors (for Wi-Fi Antenna)
none
PS/2 Ports
none
Board Connectors
Internal USB Type-A Connectors
2 x USB 2.0 (9 pin), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (19 pin)
Internal USB Type-C Connectors
none
CPU Cooler Power Connectors
1 x 4 pin (cooler)
Liquid Cooling Pump Connectors (4 pin)
1
Case Fan Connectors (4 pin)
3
Case Fan Connectors (3 pin)
0
5V-D-G (3 pin) ARGB Lighting Connectors
0
12V-G-R-B (4 pin) RGB Lighting Connectors
2
M.2 Key E Connector for Wireless Modules
none
RS-232 (COM) Connector
yes
LPT Port
none
Audio
Sound Scheme
7.1
Audio Adapter Chipset
Realtek ALC S1200A
Network
Network Adapter Speed
1 Gbit/s
Network Adapter
Realtek L8200A
Wi-Fi Standard
none
Bluetooth Version
none
Wireless Adapter
none
Power and Cooling
Main Power Connector
24 pin
CPU Power Connector
1 x 8 pin
Number of Power Phases
8+2
Passive Cooling
VRM area, chipset
Active Cooling
none
Additional Information
Buttons on the Motherboard
BIOS FlashBack button
Backlit Board Elements
yes
Software for RGB Lighting Synchronization
ASUS Aura Sync
Number of Layers in a PCB Stack-Up
3
Features, Additional
SafeSlot technology
Package Contents
rear trim, mounting hardware for M.2 connector, documentation, 2 x SATA cable, software disk
Packaged Dimensions and Weight
Box Length
34 cm
Box Width
27 cm
Box Height
7 cm
Description
The ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II motherboard is designed for building a high-performance gaming desktop. It is made in a full-size form factor and offers wide connectivity options for high-power components. The AMD B450 chipset supports AM4 socket processors. Five PCI-E expansion slots supporting CrossFire X configuration allow organizing a multi-GPU setup with two graphics cards. A 10-phase power delivery system and reliable, tested components ensure stable operation of the board. ASUS TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II is styled in the signature line aesthetic with black and yellow decorative elements and enhanced with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting with synchronization support.