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... Package Contents 1 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 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 25 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 27 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 30...
... Package Contents 1 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 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 25 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 27 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 30...
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... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step...
... the operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660 Steel Legend Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) • 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step...
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... 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with DSC (compressed) max. resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) @ 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) @ 120Hz • Supports HDCP 2.3 with max. Visual Network Usage Statistics - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - B660 Steel Legend • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with HDMI 2.1 TMDS...
... 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with DSC (compressed) max. resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) @ 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) @ 120Hz • Supports HDCP 2.3 with max. Visual Network Usage Statistics - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - B660 Steel Legend • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with HDMI 2.1 TMDS...
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...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 Hardware Monitor • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 5 English B660 Steel Legend • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
...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 Hardware Monitor • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by overclocking. 5 English B660 Steel Legend • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports...
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...) 17 Post Status Checker (PSC) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 25 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 26 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 30 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B660 Steel Legend English...
...) 17 Post Status Checker (PSC) 18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4) 25 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1) 26 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 30 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) B660 Steel Legend English...
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... connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~5/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. 16 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCIe x2 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots...
... connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~5/WP) when using multiple graphics cards. 16 English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCIe x2 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for the card before you start the installation. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots...
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... not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. B660 Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup...
... not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on CLRMOS1 for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short the pins on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Please be noted that the password, date, time, and user default profile will be detected. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. B660 Steel Legend 2.5 Jumpers Setup...
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If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to Pin 1-3. English 21 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4 1 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. B660 Steel Legend CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ...
If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to this connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to Pin 1-3. English 21 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4 1 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it to Pin 1-3. B660 Steel Legend CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) 4 3 21 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ...
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... encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. Plug the 24 pin power connector to blink. 8. B660 Steel Legend 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. **If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/ disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for about three seconds. If the recovery key is missing while encryption is...
... encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. Plug the 24 pin power connector to blink. 8. B660 Steel Legend 2.7 Smart Button The motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. **If the LED does not light up at all then please disconnect power from the system and remove/ disconnect the CMOS battery from the motherboard for about three seconds. If the recovery key is missing while encryption is...
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B660 Steel Legend 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 27 Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB...
B660 Steel Legend 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to be used. Nut Location PCB Length Module Type 1 A 6cm Type2260 2 B 8cm Type 2280 English 27 Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module and the screw. Step 2 Depending on the PCB...
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... be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 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.
... be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 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.
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... users to run at default setting. B660 Steel Legend Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your cpu is not stable at higher vcore as default. Higher level will increase the internal CPU clock speed...
... users to run at default setting. B660 Steel Legend Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your cpu is not stable at higher vcore as default. Higher level will increase the internal CPU clock speed...
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... a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). DMI Link Speed 74 English C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single...
... a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to enable or disable Resizable BAR support (only of manageability, security, isolation, and I /O helps your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). DMI Link Speed 74 English C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single...
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.... PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Auto mode is optimizing for PCIE3. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for overclocking. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. B660 Steel Legend Configure DMI Slot Link Speed.
.... PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. Auto mode is optimizing for PCIE3. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. PCIE3 Link Speed Select the link speed for overclocking. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. B660 Steel Legend Configure DMI Slot Link Speed.
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... the power state after a power failure. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 76 English Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot...
... the power state after a power failure. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio for power saving when the computer is installed. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 76 English Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power Off] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to boot...
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B660 Steel Legend NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to TPM 2.0 devices. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 will support both with the default set to TPM 1.2 devices. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. Auto will restrict support to change State of the Device. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Platform...
B660 Steel Legend NOTE: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to TPM 2.0 devices. Endorsement Hierarchy Use this item to tell OS to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 will support both with the default set to TPM 1.2 devices. Please note that some HCK tests might not support version 1.3. Auto will restrict support to change State of the Device. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Platform...
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Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your PC. NVME Sanitization Tool After you...
Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you Sanitize SSD, all user data will be permanently destroyed on the SSD and cannot be recovered. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you are having trouble with your PC. NVME Sanitization Tool After you...
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Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive 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. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 85 English B660 Steel Legend Internet Flash ...
Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive 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. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for you. Please setup network configuration before using this to download the UEFI firmware. 85 English B660 Steel Legend Internet Flash ...
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User Password Set or change the password for the system. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this item to change the password for Secure Boot. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. Disable this option to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel...
User Password Set or change the password for the system. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this item to change the password for Secure Boot. 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. Disable this option to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... the volume. 9. 7. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. At the prompt press Y to confirm your controller and continue. When you to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Leave...
... the volume. 9. 7. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps to load support for mass storage device(s). 2. At the prompt press Y to confirm your controller and continue. When you to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Leave...