ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen 7000-series processors. Boasting a robust power design; comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options; PRIME B650M-A-CSM provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.
ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management software.
ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster; simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality; TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.
Optimize IT endpoint management: Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within their corporate networks; and facilitate inventory checking in multiple locations remotely.
Automate IT maintenance: Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS; software and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times; enhancing system stability and IT operational flexibility.
Securely manage all of endpoints: Securely manage endpoint configuration; portable storage access and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices.
Flexibility
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME A620 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system; enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Intelligent Control - PBO Enhancement - CPU Performance Boost - AMD Precision Boost Overdrive(PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters; AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.
Intelligent Control - Power Saving - All-Around Energy Efficiency: The Power Saving function contains several settings can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit; darken Aura lighting; and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.
Intelligent Control - Fan Expert 2+ - Flexible Cooling Controls: ASUS Fan Expert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces chassis fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
Intelligent Control - Digi+ VRM Control - Precise Digital Power Control: The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop; automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS: The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure; tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners; as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
UEFI BIOS - Advanced Mode - Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers: An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options; and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.
UEFI BIOS - Advanced Mode - Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers - Search Function: Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.
UEFI BIOS - Advanced Mode - Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers - ASUS User Profile: Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.
UEFI BIOS - EZ Mode - Quick and Simple Setup: EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards; drag-and-drop functionality; and one-click application of important settings - all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
UEFI BIOS - EZ Mode - Quick and Simple Setup - Intuitive Graphical Fan Control: Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
UEFI BIOS - EZ Mode - Quick and Simple Setup - Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth): Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED; for a subdued aesthetic touch.
Cooling
Prime B650 series are engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pad: VRM heatsink and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Cooler by Design: Prime B650 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Expert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.
Cooler by Design - Multiple Temperature Sources: Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Expert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.
Cooler by Design - Smart Protection: A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
Cooler by Design - 4-Pin PWM/DC Fan: Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Six-Layer PCB Design: Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components; providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
Performance
The PRIME B650 series is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of AMD processors. ASUS B650 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity; so your system will be ready for action with stable power; intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.
Memory - DDR5 Performance Enhancement: Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of PRIME motherboards. With the PRIME B650M-A-CSM; you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules; whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.
For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds; the PRIME B650M-A-CSM is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.
Memory - ASUS OptiMem II: Revisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Storage - PCIe 5.0 M.2 Support: PRIME B650M-A offers a total of two M.2 slots; the first one supports data-transfer speeds of up to 128Gbps via PCIe 5.0; enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Connectivity - PCIe 4.0 Slot: Prime B650 motherboards offer PCIe 4.0 Slot connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.
Connectivity - Front USB Type-C: A full complement of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals; including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps.
Connectivity - Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster; smoother data transfers.
Connectivity - LANGuard: ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network Protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.
Customization
Audio - Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio: Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.
Audio - Audio Shielding: Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.
Audio - Dedicated Audio PCB Layers: Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent; equal quality.
Audio - Premium Audio Capacitors: Provides warm; natural; and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
Personalization - Aura Sync: A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers - and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Personalization - Addressable Gen 2 Headers: Three addressable Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices; allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Personalization - Armoury Crate: Within a single intuitive interface; Armoury Crate offers easily customized Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal; plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products; including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so that you never miss updates of interest to the ASUS community.
DIY Friendly - Q-LED Core: The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.
DIY Friendly - BIOS FlashBack: BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick; plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without a memory or a CPU installed.
DIY Friendly - SafeSlot Core+: SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks; and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.
DIY Friendly - SafeSlot Core+ - Overvoltage Protection: An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DIY Friendly - SafeSlot Core+ - Stainless-Steel Back I/O: Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.
Product Features:
- Ultrafast Connectivity - M.2 PCIe 5.0; Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet; USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports; front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
- ASUS OptiMem II - Careful routing of traces and vias; plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Comprehensive Cooling - VRM heatsink; PCH heatsink; hybrid fan headers and Fan Expert 2+
- Aura Sync RGB Lighting - Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header for RGB LED strips; easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE) for easier IT endpoint management
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: AMD B650 Chipset
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM; DDR5 5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200/5000/4800; ECC and Non-ECC; Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
- OptiMem II
- Non-ECC; Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
- Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x HDMI port
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications
- Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4
- Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
- Expansion Slots:
- AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
- AMD B650 Chipset
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
- Storage:
- Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
- M.2_1 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- AMD B650 Chipset:
- M.2_2 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10
- Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- USB:
- Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 7 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Audio:
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection; Multi-streaming; Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
- Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output
- Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
- Internal I/O Connectors:
- Fan and Cooling related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- Power related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- Storage related
- 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Aura RGB header
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x Speaker header
- 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
- 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
- Special Features:
- Asus 5X Protection III
- DIGI+ VRM
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Thermal Solution: VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
- Software Features:
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Expert 2+
- Power Saving
- AI Suite 3
- TurboV EVO
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
- ASUS CPU-Z
- IT Management software supported
- Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
- WinRAR
- UEFI BIOS
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM; UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME; PXE
- Operating System: Windows 11; Windows 10 64-bit
- Form Factor:
- micro-ATX Form Factor
- 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
- Item Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.83 x 10.83 x 2.66 in.
- Item Weight: 2.64 pounds