Asus Prime B660-PLUS D4 Desktop Motherboard - Intel B660 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX

Marketing Information

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 2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Aura Sync

• Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel® processors
• Ultrafast connectivity: PCIe 4.0 slots, three M.2 slots, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and Thunderbolt™ 4 support
• Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+
• ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memo...ry stability

PRIME

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.

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 l 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.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

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.

Heatsinks l 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 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.

Specifications
Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number: PRIME B660-PLUS D4
Manufacturer Website Address: http://uk.asus.com
Brand Name: Asus
Product Line: Prime
Product Model: B660-PLUS D4
Product Name: Prime B660-PLUS D4 Desktop Motherboard
Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
Processor & Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Chipset Model: B660
Total Processor Supported: 1
Processor Socket: Socket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported: 12th Gen
Processor Supported:

• Pentium Gold
• Celeron
• Core i5
• Core i9
• Core i3
• Core i7

Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Memory Form Factor:

• DIMM
• UDIMM

Maximum Memory Supported: 128 GB
Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:

• 3866 MHz
• 5066 MHz
• 5000 MHz
• 4800 MHz
• 4600 MHz
• 4400 MHz
• 4266 MHz
• 4000 MHz
• 3733 MHz
• 3600 MHz
• 3466 MHz
• 3400 MHz
• 3333 MHz
• 3200 MHz
• 3000 MHz
• 2933 MHz
• 2800 MHz
• 2666 MHz
• 2400 MHz
• 2133 MHz

Intel Optane Memory Ready: Yes
I/O Controller
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
Intel RST: Yes
RAID Supported: Yes
RAID Levels:

• 0
• 1
• 5
• 10

Video
Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio
Audio Channels: 7.1
Network & Communication
2.5Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots: 4.0
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 4
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 2
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 2
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports: 6
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
Number of USB 3.2 Ports: 1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports: 1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports: 2
VGA: Yes
HDMI: Yes
DisplayPort: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces: 4
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 3
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 7
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports: 3
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: ATX
Width: 305 mm
Depth: 244 mm
Miscellaneous
Brand Compatibility: Intel