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... set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is set to be clipped if disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [+1Boost Profile] [+2Boost Profile] +1Boost Profile(K CPU): This setting will enable additional boost of one bin with the help of 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...
... set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is set to be clipped if disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [+1Boost Profile] [+2Boost Profile] +1Boost Profile(K CPU): This setting will enable additional boost of one bin with the help of 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...
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... 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 Hyper-Threading Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of Core 0-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to select the number of Efficient cores to activate in each core. Boot performance mode...
... 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 Hyper-Threading Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of Core 0-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to select the number of Efficient cores to activate in each core. Boot performance mode...
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... enable or disable the VMD controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set the VMD configuration settings. Map SATA Controller under VMD to VMD. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure the M.2_1 slot. The items in data loss. Please refer to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options...
... enable or disable the VMD controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set the VMD configuration settings. Map SATA Controller under VMD to VMD. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure the M.2_1 slot. The items in data loss. Please refer to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options...
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... in your motherboard's user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. 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. If no media will be emulated according to a drive type. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61...
... in your motherboard's user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. 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. If no media will be emulated according to a drive type. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61...
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... 10G LAN card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you to change the onboard devices settings. HD Audio Controls the detection of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard...
... 10G LAN card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you to change the onboard devices settings. HD Audio Controls the detection of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard...
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... LEDs will be disabled. GNA Device 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. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working...
... LEDs will be disabled. GNA Device 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. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 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. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 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. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for...
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... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn...
... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn...
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.... Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User Guide If any updates. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. ****V GA resolution support depends on processors' resolution. Package contents Check your retailer. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket...
.... Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User Guide If any updates. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. ****V GA resolution support depends on processors' resolution. Package contents Check your retailer. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket...
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... slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 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 the next page) vii Supports up to ensure consistent performance - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet USB...
... slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 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 the next page) vii Supports up to ensure consistent performance - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet USB...
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... heatsink - CPU Socket lever protector - Overvoltage Protection - Q-DIMM - Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - SafeSlot - TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT 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 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector...
... heatsink - CPU Socket lever protector - Overvoltage Protection - Q-DIMM - Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS TUF PROTECTION - SafeSlot - TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT 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 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector...
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... motherboard. The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
... motherboard. The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use...
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... D+ CC2 9. PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. 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) 7. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_E2USB_E2+ GND The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 11. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-3
... D+ CC2 9. PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. 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) 7. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_E2USB_E2+ GND The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 11. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-3
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... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. 12. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to connect RGB LED strips. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to short the two pins. 3. Turn...
... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. 12. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to connect RGB LED strips. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to short the two pins. 3. Turn...
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... chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PLED) This 4-pin header is set the Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin header is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this header, set to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
... chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]. System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (4-pin PLED) This 4-pin header is set the Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin header is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this header, set to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin...
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... Rear Speaker Out TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-7 This port connects the rear speakers in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. HDMI® port. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port allows you to connect your PC to the audio configuration table below for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). Refer to amplified speakers, headphones...
... Rear Speaker Out TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 1-7 This port connects the rear speakers in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. HDMI® port. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port allows you to connect your PC to the audio configuration table below for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). Refer to amplified speakers, headphones...
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... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
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... arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update process. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using...
... arrow keys to switch to perform the BIOS update process. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or TGB660PD.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or TGB660PD.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to recover the BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 2-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy...
2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS D4 2-5 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy...