The ASUS PRIME B850M-A-CSM is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset and designed for use with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors via the Socket AM5 platform. Finished in grey, this compact board measures 244 x 244 mm and is powered through a standard ATX 24-pin connector alongside an 8-pin EPS connector. With support for up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, and memory speeds reaching up to 8000 MHz (OC), it is well suited for a wide range of desktop builds.
Expansion and Storage Options
The ASUS PRIME B850M-A-CSM offers extensive storage and expansion capabilities. It includes three M.2 slots, with the primary slot supporting PCIe 5.0 and the remaining slots running on PCIe 4.0, all accommodating drives up to 2280 in size. Four SATA III ports provide additional storage flexibility. For graphics expansion, the board features one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, making it a versatile choice for multi-component configurations.
Connectivity and Audio
On the connectivity front, the board is equipped with a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip supporting 2500 Mbps wired networking. Display output options include two DisplayPort 1.4 ports and one HDMI 2.1 port, supporting resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 pixels. USB options are comprehensive, covering USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Audio is handled by a Realtek HD Audio CODEC delivering 7.1 surround sound, complemented by S/PDIF output.
Product number manufacturer:
90MB1LQ0-M0EAYC
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio CODEC
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
3
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
2
Energy management
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
4th M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
4th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
3
Chassis intrusion connector:
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
0
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
8000 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Sockets
Technical details
Video
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