ASUS B450M-K AMD Socket AM4 Board – Ryzen 3000 Ready

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Identifiers
Model ASUS 90MB0YP0-M0EAY0
MPN ASUS PRIME B450M-K
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
12v power connector
The type of connector used to supply 12‑volt electrical power to a device, such as a standard ATX power plug or other proprietary 12‑V connectors. It indicates the physical interface that allows the device to receive its main power supply.
Yes
24-pin ATX Power
The number of electrical pins in the ATX power connector used by a computer motherboard or other compatible device. This value indicates how many contacts are present on the connector and is useful for determining compatibility with power supplies, cables, and adapters.
1
ACPI version
The version of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard that a product supports or implements. It indicates the level of power‑management features, hardware configuration capabilities, and operating‑system compatibility available on the device.
6.1
AMD CrossFire Support
Indicates whether the product supports AMD CrossFire technology, which allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance. The value is a textual description such as "2-Way CrossFire", "3-Way CrossFire", "Supported" or "Not Supported".
Not Supported
Audio
A list of the audio codecs, channel configurations, and related technologies that a product can play or output. Each value may combine a codec name (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS‑HD), a channel count (e.g., 5.1, 7.1), and optional qualifiers such as "High Definition" or "Virtual Surround" to describe the exact audio capability of the device.
Realtek ALC887 7.1 HD Audio
Audio connector
Indicates whether the product has an audio connector available for connecting external devices such as headphones, speakers or microphones. The value is "Yes" if a physical audio port (e.g., 3.5 mm jack, RCA, optical) is present and "No" otherwise.
Yes
Back Audio Jacks
Indicates how many physical audio connectors are available on the rear side of a device, such as headphone jacks, RCA outputs or optical ports. The value is an integer representing the total count of rear‑mounted audio ports that can be used to connect external devices.
3
Back USB 3.1 Ports Type-A Gen 1
Represents how many USB connectors of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type‑A standard are available on the rear side of a product. The value is an integer indicating the total count of such ports, regardless of other USB versions or front‑side placements.
4
Back USB 3.1 Ports Type-A Gen 2
Represents how many USB 3.1 Type‑A Gen 2 connectors are available on the rear side of a device. The value is an integer indicating the total count of such ports, regardless of other USB variants or front‑side locations.
2
BIOS memory size 128 Mbit
BIOS type
The firmware interface used by a computer system to initialize hardware and load the operating system, such as UEFI or legacy BIOS. It indicates whether the motherboard supports modern features like secure boot, fast startup, or compatibility with older operating systems.
UEFI AMI
Board dimensions
The physical footprint of a board expressed as width × height in millimetres, centimetres, inches or other linear units. It indicates the space required to mount the board inside a computer case and helps determine compatibility with chassis sizes such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, etc.
226 x 221 mm
Cables included
A list of the cable types that are supplied with the product, such as USB, HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, LAN (RJ‑45), SATA, audio or other relevant connectors.
SATA
Chipset
The chipset is the collection of integrated circuits that manages communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It defines the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, allowing users to understand compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
AMD B450
Clear CMOS jumper
Indicates whether the product includes a clear‑CMOS jumper, a small connector that allows resetting the CMOS memory to factory defaults. A value of "Yes" means the jumper is present and can be used for troubleshooting or configuration reset; "No" indicates it is absent.
Yes
Compatible processor series
List of processor families that the product can support, such as Intel Celeron, Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 3, etc. Each value represents a distinct CPU family or brand that is compatible with the hardware platform.
AMD Ryzen
Component for
Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
PC
CPU fan connector Yes
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
221 mm
Drivers included
Indicates whether the product comes with drivers included in the package or available for download. A value of "Yes" means that drivers are supplied, while a value of "No" indicates they are not provided and must be obtained separately.
Yes
Ethernet interface type
A list of the Ethernet standards that a product supports, such as Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), 2.5 GbE, 10 GbE, and other variants. Each value is a free‑text label describing one supported interface; multiple values are separated by commas when the device offers more than one speed or generation.
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
Yes
Expansion slots
The total count of physical expansion slots available on a device for installing additional modules or peripherals such as PCI‑Express cards, M.2 drives, USB adapters, or other expansion hardware. It indicates how many separate slots can be used simultaneously or swapped between the product and other devices.
1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen3/SATA 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
Form factor
Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
MicroATX
Front panel audio connector
Indicates whether the product has an audio connector on its front panel. The value is "Yes" if a front‑panel audio jack or similar input is present, and "No" otherwise.
Yes
Front panel connector
Indicates whether the product includes a connector on its front panel. The value can be "Yes" or "No", representing the presence or absence of this port.
Yes
Gross weight
The total mass of a product including all components and packaging, expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents the overall weight that affects shipping costs, handling instructions, and consumer information.
0.86Kg
LAN controller
The specific model or designation of the LAN (network) controller integrated into a device, such as "Intel I219-V" or "Realtek RTL8111H." This value identifies the exact network interface hardware used for Ethernet connectivity, enabling users to compare performance, compatibility, and support across products.
Realtek RTL8111H
LAN Speed
The maximum data transfer rate supported by a local area network interface, expressed in bits per second or common abbreviations such as Mbps or Gbps. This value indicates how quickly the device can send and receive data over a wired connection.
10/100/1000
Manual
Indicates whether a user manual—physical or digital—is provided with the product. A value of "Yes" means that a manual is included, while a value of "No" indicates that no manual is supplied.
Yes
Maximum internal memory
The largest amount of internal random‑access memory that a device can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the maximum capacity for active processes and multitasking performance.
32 GB
Maximum memory capacity
The largest amount of random‑access memory that a motherboard can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the upper limit of memory capacity for active processes and multitasking performance on systems using this board.
32GB (2x16GB)
Maximum resolution
The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
1920 x 1200 pixels
Memory channels
The configuration of memory channels supported by a device, indicating how many independent memory paths the system can use for data transfer (e.g., Dual‑channel, Quad‑channel). This attribute helps users understand the potential bandwidth and performance characteristics of the memory subsystem.
Dual-channel
Memory slots type
The form factor of the memory module that a product can accept, such as DIMM or SO‑DIMM. It indicates whether the device uses standard desktop RAM modules (DIMM) or smaller laptop‑style modules (SO‑DIMM).
DIMM
Memory speed
The maximum operating frequency of a memory module, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates how many cycles per second the RAM can perform and is typically reported as MHz or GHz. This value helps users compare performance potential across different memory types and system configurations.
DDR4 - 2133 DDR4 - 2400 DDR4 - 2666 DDR4 - 2800(OC) DDR4 - 2933(OC) DDR4 - 3000(OC) DDR4 - 3200(OC)
Memory Type ECC
Indicates whether the memory module supports Error‑Correcting Code (ECC) technology, which can detect and correct single-bit errors during operation.
ECC/Non-ECC
Memory Type R/U
The type of memory module used in a computer system, indicating whether it is Registered (R) or Unbuffered (U). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards and the expected performance characteristics of the RAM.
UDIMM (Unbuffered)
Motherboard chipset family
The chipset family identifies the group of integrated circuits that manage communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices on a motherboard. It indicates the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, helping users assess compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
AMD
Network Chip
The model or identifier of the integrated network controller that provides wired Ethernet connectivity for a device. It indicates which chipset is used to manage packet transmission and reception over the LAN port, helping users compare performance, compatibility, and support across different hardware models.
1 x Realtek RTL8111H (Gigabit LAN)
On-Board Audio
The model or series of the integrated audio codec used in a computer component, such as a motherboard. It identifies the specific hardware responsible for processing audio signals and determines compatibility with audio interfaces, drivers, and supported features. The value is a free‑text string that may include the codec name, version, and channel count (e.g., "Realtek ALC887-VD2 8‑Channel High Definition Audio CODEC").
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
On-Board Graphics Connectors
A list of the physical connector types available on a device’s onboard graphics output, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D, or VGA. This attribute helps users identify which video ports are directly integrated into the motherboard or system board for connecting displays.
D-Sub (VGA) DVI-D
Plug and play
Indicates whether the product can be used immediately after installation without requiring additional configuration or drivers.
Yes
Primary GPU Interface
The physical or logical interface used by a graphics processing unit to connect with the rest of the system, such as PCI Express (PCIe) variants. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the GPU and the motherboard.
PCIe 3.0 (x16)
QPI Speed
The maximum data transfer rate of the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) interface, expressed in gigatransfers per second (GT/s). This value indicates the bandwidth available for communication between processors and other system components.
N/A
RAID
A comma‑separated list that specifies the RAID configurations a storage device or controller can support, such as 0, 1, 5, 10 and special modes like JBOD. Each entry represents an independent configuration option available to the user.
Raid 0/1/10
RAM Slots 2 x 288-pin
S/PDIF out connector
Indicates whether the product includes a digital audio output port using the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF). A value of "Yes" means the port is present; "No" means it is absent.
Yes
Storage Mode Support NVMe Boot (via M.2 PCIe Slot) NVMe Boot (via PCIe 3.0 Slot) RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Supported memory clock speeds
The operating frequencies that a processor or memory module can run at, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This attribute lists all supported clock rates, allowing users to understand the performance range of the component.
2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200 MHz
Unbuffered memory
Indicates whether the memory modules in the product are unbuffered (non‑registered). A value of "Yes" means the device uses standard unbuffered RAM, while "No" indicates that buffered or registered memory is used.
Yes
Water Cooled
Indicates whether a product uses water as its cooling medium. A value of "Yes" means the device incorporates a liquid‑cooling system that circulates water to dissipate heat, while "No" indicates it relies on air or other cooling methods.
No
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
226 mm
Windows operating systems supported
A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 Pro x64
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