CPU |
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel
Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors* |
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost
Max Technology 3.0** |
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. |
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the
CPU types. |
Chipset |
Intel B660 Chipset |
Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4
5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133
Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory* |
Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
OptiMem |
*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM
modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory
support list. |
Graphics |
1 x DisplayPort** |
1 x D-Sub port |
1 x HDMI port*** |
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please
refer to www.intel.com for any updates. |
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in
DisplayPort 1.4. |
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. |
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors'
resolution. |
Expansion Slots |
Intel 12th Gen Processors |
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot |
Intel B660 Chipset* |
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) |
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
* Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe
slot |
Storage |
Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
ports* |
Intel 12th Gen Processors |
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 |
- Intel 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4
mode. |
Intel B660 Chipset |
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe
4.0 x4 mode)** |
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2
mode) |
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID
0/1/5/10. |
** Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory
H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. |
Ethernet |
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet |
ASUS LANGuard |
Wireless & Bluetooth |
M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module
is sold separately. |
USB |
Rear USB (Total 6 ports) |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C) |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) |
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) |
Front USB (Total 7 ports) |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 |
Audio |
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio
CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel
Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback |
Audio Features |
- Audio Shielding |
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure
consistent performance |
- Premium audio capacitors |
- Dedicated audio PCB layers |
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is
required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. |
Back Panel I/O Ports |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C) |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A) |
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) |
1 x DisplayPort |
1 x D-Sub port |
1 x HDMI port |
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port |
3 x Audio jacks |
Internal I/O Connectors |
Fan and Cooling related |
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header |
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header |
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers |
Power related |
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector |
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector |
Storage related |
3 x M.2 slots (Key M) |
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
USB |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 |
Miscellaneous |
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers |
2 x AURA RGB headers |
1 x Clear CMOS header |
1 x COM Port header |
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) |
1 x M.2 slot (Key E) |
1 x S/PDIF Out header |
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) |
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude
function |
1 x Thunderbolt™ header |
Special Features |
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III |
- DIGI+ VRM |
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
- ESD Guards |
- LANGuard |
- Overvoltage Protection |
- SafeSlot Core+ |
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O |
ASUS Q-Design |
- Q-DIMM |
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device
[yellow green]) |
- Q-Slot |
ASUS Thermal Solution |
- M.2 heatsink |
- VRM heatsink design |
AURA Sync |
- AURA RGB headers |
- Addressable Gen 2 headers |
Software Features |
ASUS Exclusive Software |
Armoury Crate |
- AURA Creator |
- AURA Sync |
- Fan Xpert 2+ |
AI Suite 3 |
- Performance And Power Saving Utility |
TurboV EVO |
EPU |
DIGI+ VRM |
ASUS CPU-Z |
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) |
WinRAR |
UEFI BIOS |
ASUS EZ DIY |
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
- ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
BIOS |
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability |
WOL by PME, PXE |
Accessories |
Cables |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
Miscellaneous |
1 x I/O Shield |
1 x M.2 Rubber Package |
2 x M.2 SSD screw packages |
1 x M.2 Key E screw package |
Installation Media |
1 x Support DVD |
Documentation |
1 x User guide |
Operating System |
Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor |
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |