Asus PRIME B250-PLUS PRIME B250-PLUS USER S MANUAL ENGLISH - Page 7

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PRIME B250-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS special features Intel® B250 Chipset: - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA and PCIe x2 mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Intel® RST support, PCIe x4 mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready** * (1) When an M.2 device in PCIe mode is installed, PCIe x16_2 slot only runs at x1 mode and SATA6G_1 port is enabled. (2) When an M.2 device in SATA mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1 bandwidth. SATA6G_1 port is disabled. ** Only M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® Optane™ Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® B250 Chipset - 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (at back panel) supports 3A power output - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, blue, Type A) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and staticelectricity discharges - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb Performance M.2 onboard - The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS EPU - EPU (continued on the next page) vii

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PRIME B250-PLUS specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
Storage
Intel
®
B250 Chipset:
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (both SATA and PCIe x2 mode)*
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (Intel
®
RST support, PCIe x4 mode)**
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Intel
®
Optane™ Memory Ready**
*
(1) When an M.2 device in PCIe mode is installed, PCIe x16_2 slot only runs at x1
mode and SATA6G_1 port is enabled.
(2) When an M.2 device in SATA mode is installed, the M.2 device uses the SATA6G_1
bandwidth. SATA6G_1 port is disabled.
** Only M.2_2 socket can support Intel
®
Optane™ Memory. Intel
®
Optane™ Technology
is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel
®
processors. Before using Intel
®
Optane™ memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers
and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
LAN
Realtek
®
8111H Gigabit LAN
Audio
Realtek
®
ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated
audio trace path
-
Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
-
Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to
guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
-
Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
*
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
USB
Intel
®
B250 Chipset
- 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port (at back panel) supports 3A power output
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board;
2 ports at back panel, blue,
Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS special
features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU