ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 Motherboard

Specifications

Model	PRIME B660-PLUS D4
CPU	Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Intel ® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel ® Core™, Pentium ® Gold and Celeron ® Processors* Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel ® B660 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5066(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory*” Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem *Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
Graphics	1 x DisplayPort** 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI ® port*** *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ resolution.
Expansion Slots	Intel ® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel ® B660 Chipset* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Supports Intel ® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot
Storage	Intel ® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 – Intel ® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Intel ® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.
Ethernet	ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB	Rear USB:Total 6 ports Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C ® ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB:Total 7 ports Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C ® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking – Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback – Audio Features – Audio Shielding – Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance – Premium audio capacitors – Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C ® ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI ® port 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C ® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III – DIGI+ VRM – Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – ESD Guards – LANGuard – Overvoltage Protection – SafeSlot Core+ – Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsink design AURA Sync – AURA RGB headers – Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – AURA Creator – AURA Sync – Fan Xpert 2+ AI Suite 3 – Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS	128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages 1 x M.2 Key E screw package Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide
Operating System	Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm

 

Intel® B660 (LGA 1700) ATX motherboard with 8 power stages, PCIe 4.0 slots, three M.2 slots, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI®, D-Sub, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Aura Sync

 

PRIME

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 13^th & 12^th 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.

 

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.

 

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The 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.

 

UEFI BIOS

The 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.

 

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, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

 

COOLING

Prime 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

 

PERFORMANCE

Prime B660 series are built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 13th & 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.

 

Robust Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 13th & 12th Generation Intel processors. Prime B660-PLUS D4 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

 

ProCool 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.

 

DDR4 5066(OC)

Improvements 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.

 

Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Prime 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.

 

PCIe® 4.0 Slot

Prime B660 motherboards are designed specifically for 13th & 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.

 

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 and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

 

Q-LED

The 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.