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... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Smart Button 23 2.8 Post Status Checker 24 2.9 CrossFireTM Operation Guide 25 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireTM-Ready Graphics Cards 25 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 27 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 28...
... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.1 Installing the CPU 10 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 Smart Button 23 2.8 Post Status Checker 24 2.9 CrossFireTM Operation Guide 25 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireTM-Ready Graphics Cards 25 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 27 2.10 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 28...
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... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660 Pro RS Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660 Pro RS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660 Pro RS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional...
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In this motherboard, please visit our website for M.2 Socket (Optional) 1 English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660 Pro RS Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660 Pro RS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660 Pro RS Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional...
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...LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes** • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** 3 English B660 Pro RS • Supports HDMI...
...LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled. • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes** • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode** 3 English B660 Pro RS • Supports HDMI...
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... components and devices of your own risk and expense. B660 Pro RS BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VDD_IMC, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking.
... components and devices of your own risk and expense. B660 Pro RS BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VDD_IMC, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking.
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...) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 25 COM Port Header (COM1) 26 5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 29 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B660 Pro RS 7 English No...
...) 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 25 COM Port Header (COM1) 26 5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1) 27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 29 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B660 Pro RS 7 English No...
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... clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Short". B660 Pro RS 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup...
... clear the CMOS, the case open may be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed. If you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Please remember toremove the jumper cap after you to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Short". B660 Pro RS 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup...
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... plug it to Pin 1-3. 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin...
... plug it to Pin 1-3. 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin...
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... the BIOS file to your USB drive to update BIOS without powering on the TPM. B660 Pro RS 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to blink. 8. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.8, No. 10) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the motherboard. Then plug your USB flash drive. English USB BIOS Flashback port 23 Then turn on the system. 6. Please make sure the file system of X: USB flash drive. 5. Please...
... the BIOS file to your USB drive to update BIOS without powering on the TPM. B660 Pro RS 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to blink. 8. ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.8, No. 10) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the motherboard. Then plug your USB flash drive. English USB BIOS Flashback port 23 Then turn on the system. 6. Please make sure the file system of X: USB flash drive. 5. Please...
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... one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 25 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. B660 Pro RS 2.9 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireTM mode. 5. Download the drivers...
... one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD's website for details.) English 25 CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. B660 Pro RS 2.9 CrossFireTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireTM mode. 5. Download the drivers...
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B660 Pro RS 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireTM. Please check AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFire and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to your...
B660 Pro RS 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your computer and boot into OS. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireTM. Please check AMD's website for details. Then select Enable AMD CrossFire and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to your...
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... (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA.
... (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF) module, find the corresponding nut location to replace mPCIe and mSATA.
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.... Click on the support CD driver page. B660 Pro RS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the...
.... Click on the support CD driver page. B660 Pro RS Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the...
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... graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V).) 78 English PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. Auto mode...
... graphics enabled at all PCH PCIE devices. Select enable to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all times. Share Memory Configure the size of the DMI Link. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V).) 78 English PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE3. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE1. Auto mode...
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... ACPI S5 state. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 79 English If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. B660 Pro RS Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure...
... ACPI S5 state. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 79 English If [Power On] is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. Turn On Onboard LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. B660 Pro RS Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Deep Sleep Configure...
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Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 81 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt B660 Pro RS Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 81 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt B660 Pro RS Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
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... restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. NOTE: Your computer will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will reboot during restart in order to change State...
... restrict support to TPM 1.2 devices. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. Platform Hierarchy Use this item to enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. TPM 1.2 will restrict support to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. NOTE: Your computer will support both with the default set to TPM 2.0 devices. Auto will reboot during restart in order to change State...
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... you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.7 Tools B660 Pro RS ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to your UEFI. 87 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your USB storage device.
... you are having trouble with your PC. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.7 Tools B660 Pro RS ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in RAID mode. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can start installing the operating system in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to your UEFI. 87 English After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to update your USB storage device.
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Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 88 English Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you.
Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 88 English Network Configuration Use this function. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in the setup utility. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Flash - UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you.
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... the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Disable this option to remove the password. You may set or change the password for the user account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. B660 Pro RS 4.9 Security Screen...
... the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to change the password for the administrator account. User Password Set or change the settings in ME. Leave it blank and press enter to enable or disable support for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Disable this option to remove the password. You may set or change the password for the user account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. B660 Pro RS 4.9 Security Screen...
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... disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Nothing will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Enter. 5. At the prompt press Y to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm volume creation. 10. Use the up and down arrow keys...
... disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to confirm your controller from the list of Windows setup (during operating system setup: 1. Nothing will happen immediately after pressing F6. Press Enter. 5. At the prompt press Y to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to confirm volume creation. 10. Use the up and down arrow keys...