ASUS PRIME B660M-A D4 Intel B660 LGA 1700 Micro ATX

Product Description

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel&174; processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions & intelligent tuning options, Prime B660 provides users & PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software & firmware features. ASUS PRIME B660M-A D4 offers a sleek, futuristic-looking build with a black & white finish, space-shuttle-inspired design elements, metallic nameplate & PCB cover. FLEXIBILITY Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B660 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 All-Around Energy Efficiency The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption & maximizes energy savings with Away mode " a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers. Flexible Air- & Liquid-Cooling Controls ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps & all-in-one (Ai O) coolers. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There&153;s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans, water pumps & Ai O coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS. Precise Digital Power Control The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency & power-efficiency settings. It also means that you can fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability & performance. UEFI BIOS The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak & tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. 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, & various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want. Quick & Simple Setup EZ mode displays vital settings & stats & also offers guided wizards, drag-&-drop functionality, & one-click application of important settings " all to help you get your rig up & running in no time. EZ XMP Improve DRAM performance with one click. Intuitive Graphical Fan Control Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse. Aura On/ Off Mode (Stealth) Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch. COOLING Prime B660 series are engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks & an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool & stable under intense workloads. M.2 Heatsink M.2 heatsink wards off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws. VRM Heatsink & Thermal Pad VRM heatsink & thermal pad improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs & chokes for better cooling performance. Cooler by Design Prime B660 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS. Multiple Temperature Sources Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ means that you can map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- & CPU-intensive tasks. Smart Protection A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating & overcurrent. 4-Pin PWM/DC Fan Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans. PERFORMANCE Prime B660 series are built to handle the additional cores & increased bandwidth of 12th Generation Intel&174; processors. ASUS B660 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling & flexible transfer options. Robust Power Design Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12th Generation Intel processors. PRIME B660M-A D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs. Pro Cool Connector Proprietary connector augments the motherboard's link to the PSU with 8 pin connector that passes 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors. Memory DDR4 5333 (OC) Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS Opti Mem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, & it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. ASUS Opti Mem II Revisions to the motherboard&153;s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS Opti Mem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias & adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. Benefits of ASUS Opti Mem II: enhanced memory stability & compatibility Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages enhanced memory frequency margin Motherboards with Opti Mem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software Top layer " ground ring to prevent lateral interference Storage Two M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps) Prime B660M-A D4 offers a total of two M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe&174; 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up & app load times with OS or application drives. * Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed. Connectivity PCIe&174; 4.0 Slot Prime B660 motherboards are designed specifically for 12th Generation Intel&174; Core&132;&162; CPUs & offer PCIe&174; 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth & superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C&174; Numerous USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including front USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C&174; connectors with fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 1 for transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Personalization Aura Sync Outshine the Competition 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 & devices connected to the onboard RGB headers " & it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. 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. Armoury Crate Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate means that you can easily customize RGB lighting & effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for an ever-growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard & mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration & news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community. 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. Safe Slot Core+ Safe Slot 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, & the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards. LANGuard Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology & premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput & ensure a more reliable connection. Overvoltage Protection World-class circuit-protecting power design 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. DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short-circuit damage prevention Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent & short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system & 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.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 2 Front panel connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 3USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 3TPM connector Yes S/PDIF out connector Yes Parallel connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 2 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes Chassis intrusion connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes RGB LED pin header Yes Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel B660 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700HDMI version 2.1 Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio Audio output channels 7.1 channels Performance Number of HDDs supported 4 Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDWindows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel B660RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCProcessor Processor manufacturer Intel Compatible processor series Intel&174; Celeron&174;, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 3, Intel Core i 5, Intel Core i 7, Intel Core i 9, Intel&174; Pentium&174; Gold Supported processor sockets LGA 1700 Processor socket LGA 1700 Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMMSupported memory types DDR4-SDRAMMemory channels Dual-channel Non-ECCYes Supported memory clock speeds 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5333 MHz Maximum internal memory 128 GBUnbuffered memory Yes Storage controllers Number of HDDs supported 4 Supported storage drive types HDD & SSDSupported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIRAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 Number of storage drives supported 6RAID support Yes Rear panel I/O ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2 Display Port version 1.4USB connector type USB Type-AUSB 2.0 ports quantity 4PS/2 ports quantity 1 Headphone outputs 3HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 2 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Features Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel B660 Supported processor sockets LGA 1700 Audio output channels 7.1 channels Motherboard form factormicro ATXComponent for PCAudio chip Realtek ALC897 Expansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 128 Mbit Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10 x 64, Windows 11 x 64 Weight & dimensions Width 244 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n