ROG Strix B250 motherboards continue the proud legacy of the Pro Gaming series with acclaimed ROG innovations. ROG Strix B250F Gaming motherboards combine bold aesthetics with premier performance and incredible audio to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences and style. Support for the latest Intel processors and technologies, plus exclusive ROG innovations, take performance to the next level to give you the edge against opponents. ROG Strix B250F charges every movement of every game with thrilling energy and equips you with epic speed and agility. Join the Republic with ROG Strix B250F Gaming and dominate your game!
STYLISH PCB: MATTE BLACK COLOR WITH STRIKING, PATTERNED DESIGN
ROG BADGE: REFLECTIVE POLYCHROME FINISH STANDS OUT AGAINST DIAMOND-CUT METAL NAMEPLATE
GAMING AESTHETICS: AURA SYNC TECHNOLOGY PLUS ANGULAR HEATSINK
STYLISH PCB: MATTE BLACK COLOR WITH STRIKING, PATTERNED DESIGN
ROG BADGE: REFLECTIVE POLYCHROME FINISH STANDS OUT AGAINST DIAMOND-CUT METAL NAMEPLATE
GAMING AESTHETICS: AURA SYNC TECHNOLOGY PLUS ANGULAR HEATSINK
STYLISH PCB: MATTE BLACK COLOR WITH STRIKING, PATTERNED DESIGN
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USB 3.1
(Type-A + Type-C)
Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN
LANGuard
GameFirst1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 (support x16)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 (at x4 mode)
4 x PCIe 3.0 x 1
SupremeFX
· Impedance sense
· High quality output and input
· SupremeFX shielding
· Dual headphone amplifiersAura RGB headerDDR4 2400/2133MHz
4 x DIMM, dual-channel
Support XMP3D mount
Intel® Socket 1151
M.2 Socket 3 Type M (2242-2280)
Supports SATA mode6 x SATA 6Gb/sM.2 Socket 3 Type M (2242-22110)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode

Lighting
AURA LIGHTING CONTROL
Create your own custom LED lighting effects with the intuitive Aura software. Cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build with the powerful RGB LEDs built in to ROG Strix B250F Gaming, or attach a separate RGB strip using the onboard 4-pin header. Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of twelve different lighting themes.
Static
Static
Always on Breathing
Breathing
Fades in and out Strobing
Strobing
Flashes on and off Color cycle
Color cycle
Fades between the colors of the rain-bow Music effect
Music effect
Pulses to the beat of your music CPU temperature
CPU Temperature
Changes color with CPU load Rainbow
Rainbow
A rolling multi-color glow Comet
Comet
A stream of light with a tail Flash & dash
Flash & dash
Single/multi-color stepped flashes Wave
Wave
An undulating display in single or multi-color yoyo
Glowing Yo Yo
A rebounding elastic beam Starry Night
Starry Night
A display that mimics the nighttime sky


*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
* One extension cable is included. RGB LED strips are sold separately.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED technology makes ROG Strix B250F Gaming the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so it's easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.
*Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura Sync.

3d Printing Friendly
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.


CABLE COVER
Cover your cables for a tidier PC.
CUSTOM NAMEPLATE
Personalize your build with a custom logo making it unique to you.
M.2 FAN HOLDER
The ASUS 3D-printed M.2 fan holder keeps temperatures low for improved performance and longevity.

IO COVER
Cover the IO and individualize your build with a name or logo.

EXCLUSIVE 3D MOUNT FOR EASY INSTALLATION
Dedicated 3D Mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates, cable covers, or an M.2 fan holder.
*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D Mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit.

3D-PRINTABLE ACCESSORIES
As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

2-WAY SLI HB BRIDGE COVER
Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.

FAN GRILL
Add a little extra style to your build.

CABLE COMBS
Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

ROG FONTS
Use ROG font files to print letters -- then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase!

ROG KEYCHAIN
Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!
GUIDE TO START PRINTING
DOWNLOAD
Select the 3D source files you want to download.
download

PERSONALIZE
Adjust size or shape, add text or change other attributes.
play
Watch tutorial

PRINT
Use your own printer, or visit a local vendor or ASUS store with Shapeways.
shapeways
SETUP
Easily assemble and fit your 3D-printed parts using M.2 nuts or existing case mounts.
play
Watch tutorial
AUDIO
SUPREMEFX
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
ROG Strix's SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever recording quality — and 120dB on line-out for crystal-clear sound! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec, plus Texas Instruments® RC4580 and OPA1688 op-amps for high gain with low distortion. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!

Audio cover

Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best quality.

Dual Op Amplifiers

With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility.

Premium Nichicon™ audio capacitors

Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Audio line shielding

Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.


SONIC STUDIO III
ROG Strix's Sonic Studio III audio-effects station has an intelligent routing feature made for streaming. The new routing feature ports streams to different outputs giving you full control over who hears what. With Sonic Studio III, you now can share your exciting in-game moments without worrying about frivolous DCMA takedown requests. In addition to that, Sonic Studio III also comes with app-level preferences for instant audio profiles, and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

Easily assign different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser audio to headphones and game audio to speakers.
MUSIC
PLAYERS
GAMES
VOIP
APP
VIDEO
PLAYERS



MUSIC
PLAYERS
GAMES
VOIP
APP
VIDEO
PLAYERS

APP-SPECIFIC PROFILES
Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

NOISE FILTER
Automatically detects and eliminates unwanted background noises, ensuring that your communications are loud and clear.
SCAN AND DETECT TO DOMINATE
SONIC RADAR III
We've given Sonic Radar III an overhaul, evolving the audio engine to process sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you — and we've even added an onscreen arrow to help you pinpoint the enemy's position instantly! See the origin of key in-game sounds and hone your enemy-pinpointing skills. Plus the new audio boost feature provides filters that let you hear even the faintest sounds, so you can become the hunter, not the hunted!

IMPROVED AUDIO ALGORITHM
The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate to allow enemies to be pinpointed with even more accuracy.
3D ENGINE
Sonic Radar III is built around it's all new HUD with an in-game 3 dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.
AUDIO BOOST
The new audio boost feature now allows the boosted audio to be heard directly.
AUDIO RADAR
Sonic Radar III is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.
performance
All-round
energy efficiency
Advanced
fan controls
Precise Digital
Power Control
Game faster
rank higher
COOLER BY DESIGN
Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise -- so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!
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RAMCACHE II
SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS
Uniquely intelligent technology that effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times -- and of course it's compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options!
Automatically caches all your storage devices at the same time for optimal use of your system‘s caching resources.
AWARD-WINNING BIOS DESIGN
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way. In EZ Mode you can get set up very quickly, applying the date and time, fan profiles and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory profiles. Switch to Advanced Mode to set up favorites and shortcuts, record and review recent changes with Last Modified or make notes in Quick Notes.

CRASHFREE BIOS 3
Never again worry about corrupted BIOS, as CrashFree BIOS 3 lets you restore a PC to working order — even when it won't boot!

EZ FLASH 3
Update the latest BIOS via the internet or from within the system BIOS.
networking

INTEL GIGABIT ETHERNET
MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS CPU USAGE FOR GREAT GAMING EXPERIENCES
ROG Strix B250F Gaming features the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead while offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for gaming.
LOWER CPU WORKLOAD

HIGH TCP & UDP THROUGHPUT

LANGUARD
PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT, BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Strix B250F Gaming's connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges!
Surface-mounted
capacitorsEMI Cover
GAMEFIRST IV
TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.
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connectivity

DUAL M.2
LET YOUR SSD SCREAM AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 32GBPS
ROG Strix B250F Gaming features dual M.2 slots with Socket 3 and M-key support. One slot supports PCIe 3.0 (2242/2260/2280/22110) for NVMe, and the other slot supports SATA. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.

USB 3.1 TYPE A+C
ULTIMATE 10GBPS DATA SPEEDS
With one USB 3.1 Type-A port and one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is also completely backward-compatible with existing USB devices -- so you'll be set for breakneck USB 3.1 speeds with every connection. And as an added bonus, ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further.
gamer's
guardian
SAFESLOT

ASUS SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented. Featuring a new single-step, insert-molding manufacturing process that integrates fortifying metal and additional solder points, SafeSlot provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

Q-LEDS

Onboard LEDs to Indicate the power status, and problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

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ROG Strix
Gives you more
OVERWOLF
STAY IN THE GAME
Overwolf is a clever, unobtrusive overlay that lets you browse the internet, email, IM, and stream or record gameplay – all while you're in the game. Color-matched ROG skins that display your status as a member of an elite pack are also available for download from the Overwolf App Store.
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In-game dock
In-game calling
Multi-IM support

5 customizable apps
0 missed calls during gaming
5+ clients in a single interface


ROG CLONE DRIVE
IMAGE YOUR DRIVES, THE SMART WAY
All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.

Beyond VR ready
ROG Strix B250F Gaming isn't just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that ROG Strix B250F Gaming has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.