Durable. Stable. Reliable. ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel&174; processors & combines them with game-ready features & proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution & a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard offers rock-solid & stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically, TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 sports the new TUF Gaming logo & incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability & stability that defines the TUF Gaming series. Rock-Solid Performance With upgraded power delivery & comprehensive cooling options to drive the 12th Gen Intel Core&132;&162; processors, plus support for faster memory & storage, TUF GAMING B660 motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig. Power Design Six-Layer PCB Design Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds. Pro Cool Connector Enhanced EATX 8-Pin &227;&131;&187; Provide extreme durability &227;&131;&187; Prevent hotspots & connector failure Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS Pro Cool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots & connector failure. TUF Components TUF Chokes Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability. TUF Capacitors Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% wider temperature tolerance & five times longer lifespan. Digi+ VRM The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth & ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times. COOLING Cooler by design 1. Enlarged VRM heatsink The extensive surface area of the massive heatsink covers the VRMs & chokes to improve heat dissipation. 2. Flexible M.2 Heatsink TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 has a flexible M.2 heatsink to use on more M.2 slots & keep the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance & reliability. Comprehensive Fan Controls TUF GAMING B660 motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS. MEMORY & STORAGE DRAM Overclocking Performance DDR4 OC 5333 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. Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 The two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 2280 devices & also provide NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to four PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds. * Actual transmission speed will be lower than theorectical maximum speed. CONNECTIVITY Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port A full complement of USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C&174; connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. V-M.2 Slot (Key E) for Wi-Fi TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 comes along with an vertical M.2 (Key E) slot & ASUS exclusive Wi-Fi card holder which provide you the flexibility to upgrade your networking solution by installing an M.2 Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth module. Easy PC DIY TUF GAMING motherboards are designed to be easy to set up & configure just the way you want " even for first-time builders. The TUF GAMING Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software provides Fan Xpert 2+ & hardware information & offers full full control of Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, RGB lighting & peripheral settings. The TUF GAMING platform gives you the arsenal you need to build & optimize your dream gaming rig, without unnecessary complexity. Build with complete confidence TUF GAMING Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS & trusted PC component brands to ensure compatibility across a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits & more. With new partnerships & components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger. TUF PROTECTION Safe Slot Core+ & Safe DIMM 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. ASUS Safe DIMM sheathes support & protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy & confidence. ESD Guards ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 k V of air discharge & +/- 6 k V of contact discharge " greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 k V & +/- 4 k V. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes. TUF LANGuard TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology & premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes & static electricity. DRAM Overvoltage Protection 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 Panel TUF GAMING motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan that&153;s three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing. EASY CONFIGURATION M.2 Q-Latch The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws. Q-LED The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components &149; CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices &149; are functioning normally during startup. Armoury Crate Armoury Crate is exclusive ASUS software that gives you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting & effects for every compatible device in your arsenal & synchronize them with Aura Sync for uni&2&172;&129;ed system lighting effects. It also provides hardware information & control of settings for a select & growing number of products, including keyboard & mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 2+ & Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easier to tune the look & feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration & news sections to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.&1 Immersive Gaming TUF GAMING B660 motherboards provide a high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experiences, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, pristine audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, & onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere. Networking EXCLUSIVE 2.5 GIGABIT ETHERNET 2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos & enjoy faster file transfers. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation This powerful ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* & incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks & other ambient noises are removed so you can hear & be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls. Gaming Audio DTS Audio Processing DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset & speaker audio experiences by reducing distortion & by providing deeper bass, so games, movies & music sound better. It also means that you can customize audio settings. Outshine the Competition A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. TUF Gaming B660 series features edge lighting to enhance its rugged look, & now the PCH heatsink gets RGB lighting to take the style even further. ASUS Aura offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for built-in LEDs as well as third-party strips you can connect to onboard RGB headers. & it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware. Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is now 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 header also offers backward-compatibility with existing addressable RGB gear.\n\n\n\n Internal I/ONumber of M.2 (M) slots 2USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1 Front panel connector Yes Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIUSB 2.0 connectors 2USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 1S/PDIF out 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 & SSDMotherboard 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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2USB 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 2PS/2 ports quantity 1 Headphone outputs 3HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Network Ethernet LANYes Wi-Fi No Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Features Power source type ATXMotherboard 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 1 (Gen 3.x) slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 4.x) slots 1BIOSBIOS type UEFI AMIClear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 128 Mbit Power Power source type ATXWeight & dimensions Width 244 mm Depth 244 mm Packaging content Cables included SATA\n\n\n\n