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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 Service and Support A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 Service and Support A-8 iii
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...°C. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to...
...°C. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to...
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Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. v IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...
Conventions used throughout this guide This user guide contains the information you MUST follow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID. v IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...
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... Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B460M-A R2.0 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any updates. Package contents Check your retailer. Please refer to www.asus.com for any of 4K@30Hz. PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® 14nm CPU...
... Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B460M-A R2.0 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any updates. Package contents Check your retailer. Please refer to www.asus.com for any of 4K@30Hz. PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® 14nm CPU...
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...x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 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 Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3pin System Panel header with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192kHz...
...x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 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 Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3pin System Panel header with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192kHz...
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... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. LANGuard - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) DAEMON Tools WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - viii DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications...
... - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. LANGuard - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) DAEMON Tools WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - viii DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B460M-A R2.0 specifications...
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... SATA6G_1 PANEL 6 14 7 15 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 do so can cause you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure...
... SATA6G_1 PANEL 6 14 7 15 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 do so can cause you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure...
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... Fan headers allow you to connect fans to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes). • M.2 slot supports IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to cool the system. 5. Expansion slot This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphic cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. Power connectors FAN PWM FAN...
... Fan headers allow you to connect fans to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes). • M.2 slot supports IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to cool the system. 5. Expansion slot This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphic cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. Power connectors FAN PWM FAN...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. COM Debug header This header allows connection to 480 Mb/s. PIN 1 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 11. GND GND O_COM1_TXD1 PIN 1 SOUTC_P80 +3V ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to 5 Gb/s. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND +3V_BAT GND 10. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. COM Debug header This header allows connection to 480 Mb/s. PIN 1 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 11. GND GND O_COM1_TXD1 PIN 1 SOUTC_P80 +3V ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to 5 Gb/s. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND +3V_BAT GND 10. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of...
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... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. S/PDIF Out header This header is for the system power LED. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header is ON turns the system OFF. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Front panel audio header This header is for more than four seconds while the system is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the HDD. •...
... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. S/PDIF Out header This header is for the system power LED. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header is ON turns the system OFF. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Front panel audio header This header is for more than four seconds while the system is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to the HDD. •...
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... USB 2.0 devices. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-5 • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This header...
... USB 2.0 devices. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-5 • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This header...
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These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Pink (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - - 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - - If multistreaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be converted to output...
These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Pink (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - - 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - - If multistreaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be converted to output...
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Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200 designed for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material...
Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 1-7 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200 designed for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material...
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... 8-core or higher processors. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU types. Check with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel...
... 8-core or higher processors. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU types. Check with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel...
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...; An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input...
...; An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input...
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...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do...
...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do...
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... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program...
... arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB port. 5. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Turn on...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB port. 5. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Turn on...
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... not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 A-1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment...
... not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2.0 A-1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment...
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... "India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on regulation requirements. You may not use of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in...ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2...
... "India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016" and prohibits use this file except in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on regulation requirements. You may not use of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in...ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B460M-A R2...