Durable. Stable. Reliable. ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS 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-PLUS 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 B660M series motherboards are the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig. Power Design Dr MOS The onboard VRMs feature 10+1 Dr MOS power stages that combine high-side & low-side MOSFETs & drivers into a single package, delivering the power & efficiency that 12th Gen Intel Core processors dem&. Six-Layer PCB Design Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds. Pro Cool Connectors Enhanced EATX 8-Pin & 4-Pin Connectors &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 Series have flexible M.2 heatsink to use one more M.2 slot & keep the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance & reliability. Comprehensive Fan Controls TUF GAMING B660M series motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ utility or the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS. 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 two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds. CONNECTIVITY PCIe 5.0 The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, & backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express 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 1 Type-C&174; connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C&174; Extensive USB (Universal Serial Bus) support ensures connections to a wide array of peripherals. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4
Includes:: a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C&174; port on the rear I/O panel that delivers increased bandwidth & transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps. Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4 Support TUF GAMING B660M series features Thunderbolt&132;&162; 4 support via an on-board header. With an Intel-certified ASUS Thunderbolt EX 4 add-on card* TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 can also enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. in addition, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection & supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices. * ASUS Thunderbolt EX 4 add-on card is sold separately. 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. Learn More TUF PROTECTION Safe Slot & Safe DIMM PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster Safe Slot, to ensure the highest data speeds. Safe Slot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong 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. Immersive Gaming TUF GAMING B660M series 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. Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound 1.TUF Gaming audio chip protection Enhanced electrical shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best quality. 2. High-definition audio Premium audio capacitors provide warm, natural & immersive sound. 3. Audio shielding Our specialized audio path design separates analog & digital signal domains to significantly reduce multi-lateral interference. 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 B660M 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 2 Thunderbolt headers 1 Front panel connector Yes 12V power 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 2 Serial port headers 1 Number of SATA III connectors 4 Number of chassis fan connectors 3 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 1700 Serial port headers 1HDMI 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&174; Core&132;&162; i 5, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; i 7, Intel&174; Core&132;&162; 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, 3866, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5066, 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 1USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 4USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1 Display Port version 1.4USB 2.0 ports quantity 2 Headphone outputs 5HDMI version 2.1HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Display Ports quantity 1 Digital audio optical out 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 PCExpansion slots Number of M.2 (M) slots 2PCI Express x 16 (Gen 3.x) slots 1PCI Express x 1 slots 1PCI Express x 16 (Gen 5.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