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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... for the first time 2-25 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty...A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... for the first time 2-25 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty...A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
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... number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. ** Actual memory data rate depends on the next page) vi ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
... number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. ** Actual memory data rate depends on the next page) vi ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
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... Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is required to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 3 x ...(supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 10-1 pin header + 1 USB 2.0 4 pin header support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
... Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is required to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 3 x ...(supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 10-1 pin header + 1 USB 2.0 4 pin header support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
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Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features 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 ...1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii
Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Special Features 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 ...1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii
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... III - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Fan Xpert 4 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyASUS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Pre-mounted I/O shield - AURA Creator - SafeSlot - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 -
... III - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Fan Xpert 4 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyASUS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Pre-mounted I/O shield - AURA Creator - SafeSlot - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 -
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Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME...
Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME...
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xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ...
The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-1 The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ...
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... socket 2. Expansion slots 4. System Panel header 18. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. TPM header 17. DIMM slots 3. SATA...
... socket 2. Expansion slots 4. System Panel header 18. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-3 Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 2.0 header 11. Front Panel Audio header 15. TPM header 17. DIMM slots 3. SATA...
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A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-5 2. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Chapter 1 PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G3)_1 PCIEX1(G3)_2 PCIEX16(G3) ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-7
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Chapter 1 PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G3)_1 PCIEX1(G3)_2 PCIEX16(G3) ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-7
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... or above to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. A ATX_12V_2 B ATX_12V_1 AB +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +DC_IN +DC_IN PIN 1 PIN...
... or above to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-9 Chapter 1 5. The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. A ATX_12V_2 B ATX_12V_1 AB +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +DC_IN +DC_IN PIN 1 PIN...
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... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® B660 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 A SATA6G_3 B SATA6G_4 A B C SATA6G_1 D SATA6G_2 CD GND... RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS...
... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® B660 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND Chapter 1 7. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-11 A SATA6G_3 B SATA6G_4 A B C SATA6G_1 D SATA6G_2 CD GND... RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS...
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ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A USB_56 B USB_11 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND AB PIN 1 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s. Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports.
ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-13 The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A USB_56 B USB_11 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND AB PIN 1 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mb/s. Chapter 1 10. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports.
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.... • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Chapter 1 12.
.... • If your LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is detached from the power supply. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-15 Chapter 1 12.
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ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) Out module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND ...
ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-17 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) Out module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND ...
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...-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add...
...-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-19 The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add...
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Chapter 1 I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE# FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3# SLP_S5# GND RTD3_SW 19. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 TB_HEADER PIN 1 • The add-on compatibility. The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G3) slot. Ensure to ...
Chapter 1 I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE# FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3# SLP_S5# GND RTD3_SW 19. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 1-21 TB_HEADER PIN 1 • The add-on compatibility. The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G3) slot. Ensure to ...
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... 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Letting go... layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your motherboard.
... 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Letting go... layout may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your motherboard.