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... ATX power connection 2-12 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-14 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-20 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-23 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...
... ATX power connection 2-12 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-14 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-16 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-20 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-23 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...
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...; 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® B660 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. 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 v5.2 (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet...
...; 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® B660 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. 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 v5.2 (continued on the CPU types. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet...
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... x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) vii Premium audio capacitors - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 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 USB...
... x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) vii Premium audio capacitors - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 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 USB...
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... header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - AURA RGB header - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal...
... header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - AURA RGB header - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Anti-virus software (continued on the next page) viii ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal...
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ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit, 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 troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website...
ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit, 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 troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website...
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x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 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.
x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 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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... 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 static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-1
... 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 static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-1
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... Panel Audio header 17. Thermal Sensor header 21. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. Battery connector 14. TPM header 19. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Clear CMOS header 15. Thunderbolt™ header 22. USB 2.0 headers 11. S/PDIF Out header 18. System Panel header 20. 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 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-3 AURA RGB header 13. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. SATA 6Gb/s ports...
... Panel Audio header 17. Thermal Sensor header 21. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots 4. Battery connector 14. TPM header 19. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Clear CMOS header 15. Thunderbolt™ header 22. USB 2.0 headers 11. S/PDIF Out header 18. System Panel header 20. 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 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-3 AURA RGB header 13. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. SATA 6Gb/s ports...
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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 2. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-5
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 2. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-5
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PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G4)_1 PCIEX1(G4)_2 PCIEX16(G3) ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 3.
PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G4)_1 PCIEX1(G4)_2 PCIEX16(G3) ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 3.
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Chapter 1 6. A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® B660 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
Chapter 1 6. A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® B660 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
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ROG STRIX B660-G 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. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 B SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN A GND RSATA_RXN B RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND...
ROG STRIX B660-G 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. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. A SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 B SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN A GND RSATA_RXN B RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND...
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... motherboard. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is enabled. If this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. Insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 2-17 Manually...
... motherboard. 3. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If the BIOS program is enabled. If this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. Insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 2-17 Manually...
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... 3 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration...
... 3 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration...
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... not support Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to turn the system off then back on the system chassis...
... not support Bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to turn the system off then back on the system chassis...
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... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using...
... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using...
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... press to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 4. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure!
... press to recover the BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 4. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure!
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... 3 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to a second drive. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration...
... 3 ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of both data and parity information across three or more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to a second drive. If one drive to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The RAID 5 configuration...
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... antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI...
... antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Appendix ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI...
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... 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Simplified UKCA Declaration of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be considered as a receiver category 2. hereby declares that this device operates in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI A-5 TA2018/3315 APPROVED Complies...
... 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Simplified UKCA Declaration of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be considered as a receiver category 2. hereby declares that this device operates in compliance with IMDA Standards DB103778 Appendix ROG STRIX B660-G GAMING WIFI A-5 TA2018/3315 APPROVED Complies...
