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...[Enabled] by default. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is set to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. This value represents the Maximum instantaneous voltage allowed at any given time. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Uses Overclocking Mailbox command 0x18/0x19. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Overclocking TVB Enable this to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Uses pCode...
...[Enabled] by default. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is set to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. This value represents the Maximum instantaneous voltage allowed at any given time. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Uses Overclocking Mailbox command 0x18/0x19. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Overclocking TVB Enable this to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Uses pCode...
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... performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [All] [1] - [7] Active Efficient Cores Allows you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Per Core Hyper-Threading The items in each processor package. Boot performance mode Allows you to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for each...
... performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [All] [1] - [7] Active Efficient Cores Allows you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Per Core Hyper-Threading The items in each processor package. Boot performance mode Allows you to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for each...
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... SATA Controller under VMD to configure the M.2_1 slot. M.2_1 Link Speed Allows you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to configure the PCIEX16_1 slot. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled]. PCI Express...
... SATA Controller under VMD to configure the M.2_1 slot. M.2_1 Link Speed Allows you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to configure the PCIEX16_1 slot. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled]. PCI Express...
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... Series BIOS Manual 61 XHCI Hand-off support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup...
... Series BIOS Manual 61 XHCI Hand-off support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup...
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...to change the onboard devices settings. Please refer to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the 10G LAN card. HD Audio Controls the detection of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices...
...to change the onboard devices settings. Please refer to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the 10G LAN card. HD Audio Controls the detection of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices...
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...you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working state. [All On] RGB LEDs and Functional will be behave normally. [Stealth Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] RGB LEDs will light up...
...you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working state. [All On] RGB LEDs and Functional will be behave normally. [Stealth Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] RGB LEDs will light up...
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... speed. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to overheating with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed, and may also result in PWM mode for when the source temp. Chassis Fan...
... speed. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to overheating with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed, and may also result in PWM mode for when the source temp. Chassis Fan...
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.... [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Select an item then press to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu...
.... [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Select an item then press to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu...
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... system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO...
... system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. DO...
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... SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 (continued on the next page) vii PRIME B660-PLUS D4 specifications...
... SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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 (continued on the next page) vii PRIME B660-PLUS D4 specifications...
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...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 ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - LANGuard - SafeSlot Core+ - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - AURA RGB headers - Overvoltage Protection - DIGI+ VRM - PRIME B660-PLUS D4...
...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 ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - LANGuard - SafeSlot Core+ - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - AURA RGB headers - Overvoltage Protection - DIGI+ VRM - PRIME B660-PLUS D4...
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... damage motherboard components. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-1 Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 21 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT HDMI ATX_12V DP VGA...
... damage motherboard components. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-1 Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 21 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT HDMI ATX_12V DP VGA...
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... power-consuming devices. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards or other cards that you to connect fans to a power supply. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A - The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard to cool the system. M.2 slots (Key...
... power-consuming devices. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards or other cards that you to connect fans to a power supply. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A - The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard to cool the system. M.2 slots (Key...
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... additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® header provides data transfer speeds of 500 LEDs. USB+5V USB_E1USB_E1+ GND NC 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s. 9. Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
... additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® header provides data transfer speeds of 500 LEDs. USB+5V USB_E1USB_E1+ GND NC 10. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to 5 Gb/s. 9. Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
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... data. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Before you to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in...
... data. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Before you to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in...
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... set to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is for system reboot without turning off the system power. The speaker allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This header is read from or written to [HD Audio]. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-5 Connect...
... set to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is for system reboot without turning off the system power. The speaker allows you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This header is read from or written to [HD Audio]. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-5 Connect...
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...1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 4. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-7 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 10 11 1. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (up to 20Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. HDMI® port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
...1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 4. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 1-7 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 10 11 1. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other VGA-compatible devices. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (up to 20Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. HDMI® port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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.... PRIME B660-PLUS D4 2-1 Please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
.... PRIME B660-PLUS D4 2-1 Please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
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... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 2-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. PRIME B660-PLUS D4 2-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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... enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Recovering the BIOS 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version...
... enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Recovering the BIOS 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version...
