Colorful BATTLE-AX B450M-K M.2 V14 Motherboard

The Colorful BATTLE-AX B450M-K M.2 V14 is a reliable and performance-oriented Micro-ATX motherboard designed for users building budget to mid-range gaming PCs or productivity systems. Powered by the AMD B450 chipset, it offers broad compatibility with a wide range of AMD Ryzen processors using the AM4 socket, including multi-core CPUs for gaming, streaming, and daily workloads.

Processor Support

This motherboard supports the full lineup of AMD Ryzen series processors that fit the AM4 socket, delivering strong multitasking and gaming performance. It is ideal for Ryzen 2000, 3000, 4000G, and 5000 series CPUs (depending on BIOS version).

Memory Performance

The BATTLE-AX B450M-K provides:

• 2× DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB total (32GB per slot).

• Support for a wide range of high-speed memory frequencies including:
  2133 / 2400 / 2666 / 2800 / 2933 / 3000 / 3200(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3733(OC) / 4000(OC) MHz

• Dual-channel memory architecture for enhanced performance.

• XMP support for easy one-click memory overclocking.

This makes the board suitable for modern games, productivity software, and memory-dependent applications

Storage Options

The motherboard supports flexible storage configurations:

• 1× M.2 slot (2242/2280) supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs for high-speed boot and load times.

• 4× SATA 6Gb/s ports for HDDs or traditional 2.5" SSDs.

Ideal for building fast and responsive systems with combined SSD + HDD setups.

Rear I/O Connectivity

The board includes all essential connectivity options on the back panel:

• 2 × USB 2.0 ports

• 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports

• 1 × HDMI 2.0 (supports up to 4K 60Hz)

• 1 × VGA port (for legacy displays)

• 1 × Gigabit LAN (RTL8111H)

• 1 × PS/2 combo port

• 3 × Audio jacks (mic/audio-out/audio-in)

This versatile mix ensures compatibility with both modern and older peripherals.

Onboard Internal Headers

Useful for PC builders, offering expandability:

• 1 × CPU fan header

• 1 × System fan header

• 1 × USB 2.0 header (adds 2 ports)

• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen1 header (adds 2 ports)

• Front audio header

• Front panel header

• Speaker header

• Digital audio header

• Clear CMOS jumper

• BIOS programming header

• Debug light pin

• USB Live Control jumper

These connectors allow full customization and easy maintenance.

Expansion Capabilities

• 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for graphics cards

• 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1 slot for expansion cards (Wi-Fi, capture card, etc.)

Supports mid-range and some high-end GPUs without bottlenecks.

BIOS & Power Features

• 128M UEFI BIOS with support for multiple languages, user-friendly interface, and easy settings control

• Supports S3/S4 wake, network S5 wake, USB wake, scheduled boot, and call boot.

These features help with better system automation and power efficiency.

Hardware Monitoring

Built-in safety monitoring includes:

• Adjustable CPU and system fan speeds

• CPU temperature tracking

• System temperature monitoring

• Voltage monitoring for all major power rails

Ensures system stability and protects components under heavy usage.

Audio & Networking

• Realtek ALC897 audio chip with support for up to 5.1-channel surround sound

• Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN for stable and fast network connectivity

Suitable for gaming, multimedia, and streaming.

Form Factor

• Micro-ATX (M-ATX)

• Dimensions: 230mm x 197mm

Fits in most compact and mid-sized cabinets.