ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 Intel B660 LGA 1700 ATX

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th Generation Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options Prime B660 provides users and PC DIY builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.N/AN/A<b>FLEXIBILITY</b>N/AComprehensive 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.N/AN/A<b>Intelligent ControlN/AN/AAll-Around Energy Efficiency</b>N/AThe Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.N/AN/A<b>Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls</b>N/AASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans water pumps and all-in-one (AiO) coolers. Whether cooling with air or water an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. Theres 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 and AiO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.N/AN/A<b>Precise Digital Power Control</b>N/AThe Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.N/AN/A<b>UEFI BIOS</b>N/AThe renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.N/AN/A<b>Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers</b>N/AAn intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.N/AN/A<b>Quick and Simple Setup</b>N/AEZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards drag-and-drop functionality and one-click application of important settings all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.N/AN/A<b>AI Overclocking</b>N/AEnable AI Overclocking via a shortcut.N/AN/A<b>Intuitive Graphical Fan Control</b>N/AFine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.N/AN/A<b>Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)</b>N/AEasily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED for a subdued aesthetic touch.N/AN/A<b>COOLING</b>N/APrime B660 series are engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.N/AN/A<b>Heatsinks</b>N/AN/A<b>M.2 Heatsink</b>N/AM.2 heatsink wards off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws.N/AN/A<b>VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads</b>N/AVRM heatsink and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.N/AN/A<b>Cooler by Design</b>N/APrime B660 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.N/AN/A<b>Multiple Temperature Sources</b>N/AEach header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.N/AN/A<b>AIO pump Header</b>N/AA dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.N/A*AIO Pump header supports 1 amp and Water Pump+ header supports 3 amps.N/AN/A<b>Smart Protection</b>N/AA dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.N/AN/A<b>4-Pin PWM/DC Fan</b>N/AEach onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.N/AN/A<b>PERFORMANCE</b>N/APrime B660 series are built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 12th Generation Intel 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 and flexible transfer options.N/AN/A<b>Robust Power Design</b>N/AStable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime B660-PLUS D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.N/AN/A<b>ProCool Connector</b>N/AProprietary 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.N/AN/A<b>Memory</b>N/AN/A<b>DDR4 5066(OC)</b>N/AImprovements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.N/AN/A<b>ASUS OptiMem</b>N/ARevisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.N/AN/A<b>ASUS OptiMem benefits:</b>N/AImproved memory stability and compatibilityN/AAllows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltagesN/AImproved memory frequency marginN/AMotherboards with OptiMem technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation softwareN/AN/A<b>StorageN/AN/AThree M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)</b>N/APrime B660-PLUS D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0 enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.N/A* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.N/A* The M.2_1 and M.2_2 support PCIe4.0x4 M.2_3 supports PCIe4.0 x2N/AN/A<b>Connectivity</b>N/AN/A<b>PCIe 4.0 Slot</b>N/APrime B660 motherboards are designed specifically for 12th Generation Intel Core CPUs and offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.N/AN/A<b>USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C</b>N/ANumerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals including rear USB Type-C connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.N/AN/A<b>Thunderbolt 4 Support</b>N/APrime B660-PLUS D4 features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.N/AN/A<b>Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet</b>N/A2.5Gb Ethernet Connection reduces CPU overhead and offers faster smoother data transfer.N/AN/A<b>Personalization</b>N/AN/A<b>Aura SyncN/AOutshine the Competition</b>N/AA 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 and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.N/AN/A<b>Addressable Gen 2 Headers</b>N/AThree 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.N/AN/A<b>Armoury Crate</b>N/AArmoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and 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 and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.N/AN/A<b>Q-LED</b>N/AThe on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components CPU RAM graphics card storage devices are functioning normally during startup.N/AN/A<b>SafeSlot Core+</b>N/ASafeSlot 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 and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.N/AN/AStrengthened solder points around the PCIe and DIMM pins.N/AMetal inserts keep graphics cards properly aligned during installation.N/AThe metal side-panels feature hooks that firmly clasp the slot body.N/AN/A<b>LANGuardN/AN/APumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance</b>N/AASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.N/AN/A<b>Overvoltage ProtectionN/AN/AWorld-class circuit-protecting power design</b>N/AAn 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.N/AN/A<b>DRAM Overcurrent ProtectionN/AN/AShort-circuit damage prevention</b>N/AOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.N/AN/A<b>Stainless-Steel Back I/ON/AN/A3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability</b>N/ACorrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.