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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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... 4K@60Hz as specified in support site. ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel...Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort ** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Total ...
... 4K@60Hz as specified in support site. ** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel...Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort ** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Total ...
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M.2 heatsink - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - 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 -
M.2 heatsink - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - 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 -
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... TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyASUS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 headers ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - AURA Sync - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert 4 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Anti-virus...
... TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app MyASUS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 headers ROG Exclusive Software - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - AURA Sync - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Fan Xpert 4 - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Anti-virus...
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ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS... software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code ...
ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS... software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code ...
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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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SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 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. ... hard disk drives via a SATA cable. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration 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.
SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 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. ... hard disk drives via a SATA cable. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration 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.
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...Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your motherboard. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure... 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...
...Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your motherboard. Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure... 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...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system...
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... portable disk and power system while BIOS update is completed. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 This may have risks. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. If the BIOS program is enabled. If this ...the BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. We recommend you to easily update ...
... portable disk and power system while BIOS update is completed. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 2-19 This may have risks. The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. If the BIOS program is enabled. If this ...the BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. We recommend you to easily update ...
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... following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...; You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS...
... following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...; You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS...
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... Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS ... system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-3
... Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS ... system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-3
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... parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity... RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-5
... parallel, interleaved stacks. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity... RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI 3-5
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However, there is connected. - Appendix ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the ... the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with provided...
However, there is connected. - Appendix ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the ... the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with provided...
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...UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Model: AX201NGW) Function Frequency WiFi Bluetooth 2412 - 2472 MHz 5150 - 5350 MHz 5470 - 5725 MHz 5725 - 5825 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum ...asus.com/support/. This symbol of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). TA2018/3315 APPROVED Complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI A-5 The WiFi...
...UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Model: AX201NGW) Function Frequency WiFi Bluetooth 2412 - 2472 MHz 5150 - 5350 MHz 5470 - 5725 MHz 5725 - 5825 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum ...asus.com/support/. This symbol of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). TA2018/3315 APPROVED Complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI A-5 The WiFi...