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... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 Post Status Checker 24 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 25 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 27 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 31 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation...
... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.7 Post Status Checker 24 2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 25 2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 27 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 31 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation...
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... operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... operation guide of the BIOS setup. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. If you are using. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Quick Installation Guide • ASRock B660M PG Riptide Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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... memory: 128GB Expansion Slot CPU: • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode* Chipset: • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)* • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in non- 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700) • Digi Power...
... memory: 128GB Expansion Slot CPU: • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode* Chipset: • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)* • 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in non- 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700) • Digi Power...
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...1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - B660M PG Riptide • Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English Visual Network Usage Statistics - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes -
...1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - B660M PG Riptide • Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers • Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone 3 English Visual Network Usage Statistics - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes -
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...; CPU Core/Cache, CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration, CPU GT, CPU GT Load-Line Calibration, DRAM, VDD_ IMC, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V 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. 5 English It should be done at your system. B660M PG Riptide BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB...
...; CPU Core/Cache, CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration, CPU GT, CPU GT Load-Line Calibration, DRAM, VDD_ IMC, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V 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. 5 English It should be done at your system. B660M PG Riptide BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB...
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... (64 bit, 288-pin module) DP1 27 USB 2.0 T: USB_4 B: USB_3 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_2 B: USB3_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_4 B: USB3_3 RJ-45 USB3_5_6 F_USB3_TC_1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN1/WP M2_1 LAN SATA3_2 SATA3_3 CMOS Battery PCIE1 M2_WIFI Intel B660 M2_2 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 RGB_LED1 1 ADDR_LED1 1 CLRMOS1 CHA_FAN3/WP CHA_FAN2/WP 1 SPK_CI1 1 RoHS USB_5_6 1 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT BIOS ROM SPI_TPM_J1...
... (64 bit, 288-pin module) DP1 27 USB 2.0 T: USB_4 B: USB_3 USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB3_2 B: USB3_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB3_4 B: USB3_3 RJ-45 USB3_5_6 F_USB3_TC_1 1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CHA_FAN1/WP M2_1 LAN SATA3_2 SATA3_3 CMOS Battery PCIE1 M2_WIFI Intel B660 M2_2 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 RGB_LED1 1 ADDR_LED1 1 CLRMOS1 CHA_FAN3/WP CHA_FAN2/WP 1 SPK_CI1 1 RoHS USB_5_6 1 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT BIOS ROM SPI_TPM_J1...
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... if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 DDR4_A1 Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; B660M PG Riptide 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1.
... if you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one correct orientation. Dual Channel Memory Configuration Priority 1 2 DDR4_A1 Populated DDR4_A2 Populated Populated DDR4_B1 Populated DDR4_B2 Populated Populated The DIMM only fits in one or three memory module installed. 3. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into a DDR4 slot; B660M PG Riptide 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1.
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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 the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. 17 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. B660M PG Riptide 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 2 PCIe slots on the motherboard.
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 the card before you start the installation. Before installing an expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards. 17 English PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. B660M PG Riptide 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 2 PCIe slots on the motherboard.
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... the CMOS battery is removed. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 23) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis...
... the CMOS battery is removed. Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 23) 2-pin Jumper CLRMOS1 allows you do not clear the CMOS right after clearing the CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the record of previous chassis...
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... motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is for the CPU and not the graphics card. Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to this connector together with ATX12V1. English To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to Pin 1-3. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin...
... motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is for the CPU and not the graphics card. Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to this connector together with ATX12V1. English To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. If you plan to Pin 1-3. CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin...
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... the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 34 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD...
... the support CD driver page. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 34 English Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD...
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... information. 53 English CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Information This item allows users to run at default setting. B660M PG Riptide Because the UEFI software is not stable at higher vcore as default. Base Frequency Boost Enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors immediately. 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your cpu is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are...
... information. 53 English CPU Configuration CPU Turbo Ratio Information This item allows users to run at default setting. B660M PG Riptide Because the UEFI software is not stable at higher vcore as default. Base Frequency Boost Enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors immediately. 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your cpu is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are...
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... Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 72 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable...
... Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 72 English VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I /O performance. SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable...
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... for overclocking. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. B660M PG Riptide DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. 73 English PCI Express Native Control Select Enable...
... for overclocking. DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IGPU Multi-Monitor Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Set to Auto to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all CPU downstream devices. B660M PG Riptide DMI Link Speed Configure DMI Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. 73 English PCI Express Native Control Select Enable...
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... Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power On] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 74 English Turn On Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio...
... Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power On] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. Restore Onboard LED Default Restore Onboard LED default value. RGB LED This option enables/disables the RGB LED. 74 English Turn On Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. If [Power Off] is selected, the power will start to enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio...
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Auto will support both with the default set to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to select the TPM device to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 InterfaceType (CRB) Select the Communication Interface to TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to tell OS to be enumerated. 80...
Auto will support both with the default set to enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to TPM 2.0 devices. If TPM 2.0 devices are not found, TPM 1.2 devices will be supported. Physical Presence Spec version Select this item to select the TPM device to support PPI spec version 1.2 or 1.3. TPM 2.0 InterfaceType (CRB) Select the Communication Interface to TPM 2.0 Device Device Select Use this item to tell OS to be enumerated. 80...
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4.7 Tools B660M PG Riptide ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all user data will pop up to help users to install and update required drivers after booting into the system. 81 English Auto Driver Installer If Auto Driver Installer is enabled, a notification will...
4.7 Tools B660M PG Riptide ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. NVME Sanitization Tool After you Sanitize SSD, all user data will pop up to help users to install and update required drivers after booting into the system. 81 English Auto Driver Installer If Auto Driver Installer is enabled, a notification will...
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... Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this 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. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 82 English Network Configuration Use...
... Flash - Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in your USB pen drive before using this 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. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to configure internet connection settings for you. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI firmware. 82 English Network Configuration Use...
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... Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this item to change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable...
... Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this item to change the settings in ME. You may set or change the supervisor/user password for Secure Boot. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the system. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable...
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... size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Leave 13 Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...
... size and press Enter. 8. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Leave 13 Install the RAID Driver Using the F6 Installation Method Perform the following files: IAAHCI.INF, IAAHCI.CAT, IASTOR.INF, IASTOR.CAT, IASTOR.SYS, and TXTSETUP.OEM. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. Press Enter. 5. At this point, you to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...