Name: ASUS S1151 MicroATX PRIME-B250M-A DDR4 Motherboard - 1M Warranty OPEN STOCK, CLEARANCE, OLD STOCK, 1 Month Warranty - Computer Alliance
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 20090
Price: 75.00 AUD
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ASUS S1151 MicroATX PRIME-B250M-A DDR4 Motherboard - 1M Warranty <strong class="text-danger">OPEN STOCK, CLEARANCE, OLD STOCK, 1 Month Warranty</strong>

ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches back to 1989. Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible — maximizing performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences. Simply stated: it's time for Prime.

Reliable Stability and Compatibility

Built to Last

ASUS is the world's foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our unique Design Thinking approach. Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world protection. Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation. ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. By choosing ASUS, you also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free DIY experiences.

Protection III

Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability.

520+

DDR4 Compatibility

Industry-leading DDR4 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance.

1000+

Compatible Devices

Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and more.

8000+

Validation Hours

Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability, compatibility and safety.

Prime 200 motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

SafeSlot Core

Fortified PCIe with solid soldering

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput. 2.5x higher surge tolerance.

ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.

* ESD result is undertaken by individual LANGaurd

EMI cover

Anti-EMI
surface-mounted
capacitors

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies. * Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

DIGI+ VRM

Precision control for stable power

ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

ESD Guards

Electrostatic discharge protection

ASUS ESD Guards prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/- 6kV for contact discharge, arranged in an active-protective-circuit design that prolongs the life of components.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Proven Compatibility

Tested to be compatible with 1,000+ CPUs, DDR4 memory modules, graphics cards and more

Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. Our extensive certification program focuses on providing the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices, giving you the freedom to build and upgrade without frustration. Compatible today and compatible far into the future – that's the ASUS way.

Extensive List of Supported Devices

View supported devices and Qualified Vendor List for compatible memory

The superior compatibility of Prime 200 series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List that identifies memory compatibility. That means more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

Great Compatibility
with ASUS Products

ASUS offers a suite of proprietary components — graphics cards, sound cards, optical drives — that perfectly complement the Prime 200 series, so you can complete your custom motherboard build with confidence!

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Top-to-bottom Reliability

ASUS motherboards have superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

8000+

VALIDATION HOURS

Temperature and Humidity Test

Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.

Thermal Measurement Test

Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.

Insertion Test

Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.

Aging Test

Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.

Power Consumption Test

Checked for world-class energy efficiency.

Temperature and DC Margin Test

Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with Voltage fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.

Thermal Shock Test

Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.

Non-Operation Shock Test

Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.

Burn-In Test

Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation in any environment.

Installation Test

Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.

Drop Test

Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.

Salt and Spray Test

Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.

Superb Performance

DDR4 Support

With DDR4, you'll accelerate memory frequencies up to an incredible to 2400MHz! And ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, so you're assured the best compatibility.

Enjoy the DDR4 benefits with Prime 200 series. (DDR4 vs DDR3)

2X

faster write
read speeds

2X

larger
capacity

20%

lower power
consumption

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Optimized Cooling

Fan Xpert 2+

Advanced fan controls

With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 2+ makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise!

Auto-Tuning Mode: Scans fan parameters and all fans with a single click.
Extreme Quite Mode: Reduces the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet operation and power savings during light loads.

* Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.

Game in Your Way

Brighten Up Your Build

LED-illuminated control for trace paths

Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.

CPU
Intel® Socket 1151 for 7^th/6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® B250
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is only supported by 7th Generation Intel® processors. Higher memory modules will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2400MHz.
** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on 6th Generation Intel® processors will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® B250 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)*¹
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (x4 PCIE mode)*²
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *³
LAN
Realtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
ASUS LAN Guard
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- 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
USB Ports
Intel® B250 Chipset :
1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s) port(s) (1 at back panel, , Type-C, Support 3A power output)
Intel® B250 Chipset :
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® B250 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
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
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ESD Guards
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-DIMM
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 5Gb/s port(s) Type-C ( support 3A power output )
2 x USB 3.0 (blue) Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x TPM header
1 x LPT header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector(s)
1 x System panel connector
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 screws
1 x Supporting DVD
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 8.1 64-bit *⁴
Windows® 7 32-bit *⁴
Windows® 7 64-bit *⁴
Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8.1 inch ( 24.4 cm x 20.6 cm )
Note
*1 When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used.
*2 Only M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ Memory.
*3 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.
*4 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32 / 64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors