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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth xi Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed...2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-27 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth xi Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed...2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-27 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-27 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
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...Processors* Supports Intel® 10 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ...Memory H Series on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www. ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vi Intel® B660 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC...
...Processors* Supports Intel® 10 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ...Memory H Series on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www. ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the next page) vi Intel® B660 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC...
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... jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5... 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
... jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button (continued on the next page) vii ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5... 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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 ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 -
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ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - SafeSlot - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - Pre-mounted I /O ...Thermal Sensor header 1 x ThunderboltTM header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - CPU Socket lever protector - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool - SafeDIMM viii (continued on the next page) M.2 Q-Latch -
ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink backplate - SafeSlot - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Clear CMOS button - Pre-mounted I /O ...Thermal Sensor header 1 x ThunderboltTM header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - CPU Socket lever protector - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - ProCool - SafeDIMM viii (continued on the next page) M.2 Q-Latch -
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... 64-bit, Windows® 10 64 - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound - AURA Creator - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - AURA Sync - Sonic Radar III - Performance And...
... 64-bit, Windows® 10 64 - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound - AURA Creator - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - AURA Sync - Sonic Radar III - Performance And...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 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. xii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 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. xii
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ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 1-11 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® B660 chipset. Chapter 1 7. A A SATA6G_4 B B SATA6G_3 C C SATA6G_2 D D SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ... drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 1-11 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® B660 chipset. Chapter 1 7. A A SATA6G_4 B B SATA6G_3 C C SATA6G_2 D D SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. ... drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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... 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. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system The...
... 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. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system The...
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... 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 vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 2-5
... 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 vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 2-5
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...you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 2-21 The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug ...is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. We...
...you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 2-21 The BIOSRenamer.exe application is not operating properly. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug ...is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button 6. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. We...
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.... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings...
.... 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Press the Up... menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Press the Up... menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3.
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... in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. With the RAID 10... 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-5
... in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. With the RAID 10... 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI 3-5
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...and the antenna(s) used in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all...at least 20 cm from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. 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)...
...and the antenna(s) used in accordance with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI A-1 However, there is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all...at least 20 cm from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. 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)...
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...21.959 dBm 13.197 dBm 12.176 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. This product has been designed to indoor use for disposal of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Simplified ... throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of conformity is in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI A-5 The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol...
...21.959 dBm 13.197 dBm 12.176 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. This product has been designed to indoor use for disposal of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Simplified ... throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of conformity is in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI A-5 The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol...