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... the default setting, type [Auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Therefore lower than 100 values reduce guardband while higher than 100 values increase guardband. Use the or to CAS# Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RAS# PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] 22 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0] - [199] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the AVX 512 Instructions...
... the default setting, type [Auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Therefore lower than 100 values reduce guardband while higher than 100 values increase guardband. Use the or to CAS# Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RAS# PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] 22 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0] - [199] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the AVX 512 Instructions...
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...] [ASUS User Profile] RxDfe Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 0 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MC_Vref0-2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [65533] 30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled...
...] [ASUS User Profile] RxDfe Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 0 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MC_Vref0-2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [65533] 30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled...
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... Auto Optimized Temperature Control. +2Boost Profile(K CPU): This setting will not be able 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 This item is 0 - 7999mV. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Range is set to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal...
... Auto Optimized Temperature Control. +2Boost Profile(K CPU): This setting will not be able 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 This item is 0 - 7999mV. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Range is set to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set...
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... the BIOS will enable all cores. Hyper-Threading of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [All] [1] - [7] Active Efficient Cores Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to manage and configure the CPU's power. Per Core...
... the BIOS will enable all cores. Hyper-Threading of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [All] [1] - [7] Active Efficient Cores Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to manage and configure the CPU's power. Per Core...
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... the PCIe Speeds for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set to the BIOS of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PCI Express Configuration The items in this Root Port...
... the PCIe Speeds for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set to the BIOS of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PCI Express Configuration The items in this Root Port...
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... without XHCI support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to a drive type. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Refer 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. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change should be...
... without XHCI support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to a drive type. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Refer 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. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change should be...
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... 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to change the onboard devices settings. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard...
... 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to change the onboard devices settings. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard...
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... light up , while all functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off] Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows 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. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 GNA Device Allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. When system is in the working ) state. M.2_4 Configuration...
... light up , while all functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off] Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows 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. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 GNA Device Allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. When system is in the working ) state. M.2_4 Configuration...
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... temp. Use the or keys to set the appropriate performance level of the source is set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump for 4-pin fan/ pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. Please be controlled according to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with inefficient fan/pump duty. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min...
... temp. Use the or keys to set the appropriate performance level of the source is set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump for 4-pin fan/ pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. Please be controlled according to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with inefficient fan/pump duty. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min...
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... requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 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 violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Setup Animator...
... requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 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 violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Setup Animator...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Turn on the ASUS official...
... to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Turn on the ASUS official...
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...* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot Intel® B660 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. com for any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x Pro B660M-C D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x M.2 Key E screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User guide...
...* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot Intel® B660 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (continued on the CPU types. com for any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x Pro B660M-C D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x M.2 Key E screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User guide...
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... to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 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) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on PCH attached M.2 slots. 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe...
... to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 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) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on PCH attached M.2 slots. 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe...
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... specifications. ASUS Commercial BIOS kit - Pro B660M-C D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 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 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 2 x COM Port headers 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x COM debug header 1 x LPT header 1 x Mono-out header(with Amp IC) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x SMBUS header 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED Core...
... specifications. ASUS Commercial BIOS kit - Pro B660M-C D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 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 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 2 x COM Port headers 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x COM debug header 1 x LPT header 1 x Mono-out header(with Amp IC) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x SMBUS header 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED Core...
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... CHASSIS SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 12 11 20 21 17 6 7 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Pro B660M-C D4 1-1 Failure...
... CHASSIS SPEAKER F_PANEL 14 12 11 20 21 17 6 7 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Pro B660M-C D4 1-1 Failure...
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... to System memory. 3. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1700 designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. •...
... to System memory. 3. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1700 designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. •...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (USB Type-C®) allows you to connect SATA devices such as a screwdriver to connect a USB module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to reenter data. Use a metal object such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The connector provides a data transfer speed of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to 5 Gb/s. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (USB Type-C®) allows you to connect SATA devices such as a screwdriver to connect a USB module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to reenter data. Use a metal object such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The connector provides a data transfer speed of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to 5 Gb/s. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PS/2 Mouse (green) port. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Refer to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard (purple) port. HDMI® port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Ethernet port. Line In port (light blue). This port is for a VGA ...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PS/2 Mouse (green) port. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Refer to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard (purple) port. HDMI® port. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Ethernet port. Line In port (light blue). This port is for a VGA ...
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... the CPU USB current*, CPU temperature**, and CPU voltage events** Event Log BIOS updated from the Tool menu. A built-in event log enables easier troubleshooting by capturing useful system information , including: Event Category BIOS Updates AC Power loss RTC reset Chassis instrusion Hardware changes Hardware status Description Update status, latest version and update time Abnormal power loss events Real-time-clock (RTC) reset time Record of when CPU Voltage reaches below 0 mV or above 1550mV Pro B660M-C D4 2-3 CPU Over Voltage Error...
... the CPU USB current*, CPU temperature**, and CPU voltage events** Event Log BIOS updated from the Tool menu. A built-in event log enables easier troubleshooting by capturing useful system information , including: Event Category BIOS Updates AC Power loss RTC reset Chassis instrusion Hardware changes Hardware status Description Update status, latest version and update time Abnormal power loss events Real-time-clock (RTC) reset time Record of when CPU Voltage reaches below 0 mV or above 1550mV Pro B660M-C D4 2-3 CPU Over Voltage Error...