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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
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... when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. v Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated...
... when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. v Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated...
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... 3.0 x16 mode Intel® B560 Chipset 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.intel.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any updates. resolution of 4K@30Hz. PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for CPU support list...
... 3.0 x16 mode Intel® B560 Chipset 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.intel.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any updates. resolution of 4K@30Hz. PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for CPU support list...
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... 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers (continued on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be disabled for other CPUs Intel® B560 Chipset - M.2_2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA modes) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * When a device in the front panel is installed on the next page) vii Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be used. 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency...
... 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers (continued on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be disabled for other CPUs Intel® B560 Chipset - M.2_2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA modes) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * When a device in the front panel is installed on the next page) vii Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be used. 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency...
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...- PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Front Panel 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 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port...
...- PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Front Panel 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 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port...
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ix Please refer to change without notice. PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS CPU-Z DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ Flash 3 -
ix Please refer to change without notice. PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS CPU-Z DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ Flash 3 -
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... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis LAN_USB_45 M.2(WIFI) AUDIO CHA_FAN1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA RAID ON CPU 4.0 X4 X X Ethernet 2242 2260 2280 PCIEX16_1 22110 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 3 COM_DEBUG Intel® B560 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O BATTERY ADD_GEN...
... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis LAN_USB_45 M.2(WIFI) AUDIO CHA_FAN1 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA RAID ON CPU 4.0 X4 X X Ethernet 2242 2260 2280 PCIEX16_1 22110 CHA_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 3 COM_DEBUG Intel® B560 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O BATTERY ADD_GEN...
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... slots This motherboard supports four PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you to refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect fans to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN...
... slots This motherboard supports four PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you to refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect fans to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN...
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.... PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. O nly Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will damage the motherboard! ADD_GEN 2 ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector SBU2 VBUS The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB SBU1 CC1 VBUS TX2+ TX2GND 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector...
.... PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. O nly Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will damage the motherboard! ADD_GEN 2 ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector SBU2 VBUS The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB SBU1 CC1 VBUS TX2+ TX2GND 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to reenter data. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to reenter data. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and...
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... Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is purchased separately. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The HDD LED lights up when you to securely store keys, digital PIN 1 certificates, passwords, and data. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS setup to this header. COM Port header...
... Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is purchased separately. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The HDD LED lights up when you to securely store keys, digital PIN 1 certificates, passwords, and data. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in the BIOS setup to this header. COM Port header...
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... from all persons. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 5 9 10 1. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-7 Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. •...
... from all persons. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 5 9 10 1. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-7 Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. •...
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Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...
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Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-11
Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 1-11
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... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS (Basic...
... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS (Basic...
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... system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
... system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
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... using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 2-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES 2-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS...
... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Turn on the system. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS...
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.... If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - End-users and installers must be installed to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES A-1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment...
.... If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - End-users and installers must be installed to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES A-1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment...
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ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES A-5 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS AC-HES A-5 Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.