Description
Overview
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS II is a compact micro‑ATX motherboard for AMD Socket AM5 systems. It combines TUF durability features with modern connectivity — DDR5 memory support, multiple NVMe M.2 slots and a high‑speed rear Type‑C port — making it suitable for small gaming rigs, creator desktops and general high‑performance builds.
Key features
- AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors (see ASUS support list for exact CPU compatibility and BIOS requirements).
- 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots, dual‑channel, up to 256GB and support for high memory speeds (up to 8000+ MT/s OC depending on CPU and memory kit).
- 1 × CPU-dependent PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 5.0 with supported CPUs) plus 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1 from chipset.
- 3 × M.2 slots (M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 with compatible CPUs; other M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 modes) and 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Integrated Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard and an advanced Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 audio codec.
- Rear I/O includes 1 × USB 20Gbps (USB Type‑C), multiple 10Gbps/5Gbps Type‑A ports, DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons.
- TUF‑grade protections and conveniences: DIGI+ VRM, M.2 heatsink, Q‑Design features, pre‑mounted I/O shield and multiple fan/AIO headers.
What’s in the box
- 2 × SATA 6Gb/s cables, M.2 screw pack, quick start guide and TUF sticker (pack contents as supplied by ASUS).
This board is offered in several regional/configuration variants (Wi‑Fi models exist separately). For exact CPU support, BIOS versions and memory compatibility verify the official ASUS support pages and the product datasheet before purchase.
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