1700 ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS DDR4

PRIME
ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unlock the full potential of 12th Generation Intel® processors. Featuring a robust performance design, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning options, the Prime B660 offers users and PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

FLEXIBILITY
Extensive control options form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B660 motherboard offers flexible tools that allow you to optimize every aspect of your system. This lets you perfectly tailor performance to your work style and maximize productivity.

All-round energy efficiency
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away Mode – an intelligent setting that creates an extreme power-saving scenario by turning off unused I/O controllers.

Flexible controls for air and water cooling
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software offers comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AiO) coolers. Whether you“re cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There“s also an Ultra Quiet mode that reduces the speed of all fans below the default minimum, keeping your system whisper-quiet even under light system load. Fans, water pumps, and AiO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Precise digital power control
The Digi+ Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) provides real-time control over voltage drop and automatically adjusts frequency and power efficiency settings. It also lets you optimize your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, optimize, and tune your system. It offers both intelligently simplified options for PC beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced tuning for passionate tweakers
An intuitive Advanced Mode, offered via the UEFI, lets you take full control. A built-in search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced features allow you to make intelligent adjustments to tune performance exactly to your liking.

Quick and easy setup
EZ Mode displays important settings and statistics, and also offers wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and the ability to adjust important settings with one click - so you can set up your system in no time.

COOLING

The Prime B660 series is equipped with multiple onboard heatsinks and a set of hybrid fan headers to ensure your system stays cool and stable even under heavy loads.

M.2 heatsink
The M.2 heatsink prevents throttling, which can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is secured with captive screws.

VRM heatsink and thermal pad
The VRM heatsink and thermal pad improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be dynamically assigned one of three temperature sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ lets you map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

AIO pump connection
A special PWM/DC connector for custom water cooling systems.

Intelligent protection
A special integrated circuit protects each fan connector from overheating and overcurrent.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Each onboard header supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.

Robust power design

A stable power supply is essential to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of 12th-generation Intel processors. The PRIME B660-PLUS D4 is designed to meet the demands of these high-core CPUs.

ProCool connection
The proprietary connector adds an 8-pin connector to the motherboard“s power supply connection, passing the 12-volt power directly to the processors. Each connector features solid contacts that can handle higher currents than sockets with hollow contacts.

DDR4 5333(OC)
Improvements to the trace routing design enable the latest Intel processors to access memory bandwidth more effectively. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal paths across multiple PCB layers to reduce path distance and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

ASUS OptiMem II
The motherboard“s redesigned circuitry allows the latest Intel processors unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal paths across the PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Advantages of ASUS OptiMem II:
Improved memory stability and compatibility
Enables lower memory latencies at the same voltage
Higher reserves of the memory frequency

Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbit/s)
The Prime B660-PLUS D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe® 4.0, enabling faster boot and loading times for operating systems and applications.

PCIe® 4.0 slot
Prime B660 motherboards are specifically optimized for the 12th Generation Intel® Core™ CPUs and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. High bandwidth and superfast transfer speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can easily handle heavy loads.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
Numerous USB ports enable high-end rigs with numerous peripherals connected, including rear-mounted USB Type-C® ports with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 support
Prime B660-PLUS D4 offers Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an onboard header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-in card, it can enable bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps over a single cable. This card also features daisy-chain capability for connecting multiple displays and supports displays with resolutions up to 8K. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power for fast charging.

Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
2.The 5Gb Ethernet connection reduces CPU overhead and provides faster and smoother data transmission.

Individualization
The Prime B660 Series adds the fine details that enhance every experience, from exclusive codecs that ensure premium audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system for a look that“s truly yours.

Aura Sync
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers complete RGB lighting control with a variety of presets for the integrated RGB LEDs, as well as for strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers—all synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-enabled hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 headers
Three addressable Gen 2 headers can detect the number of LEDs on second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing software to automatically match lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers are also backward compatible with existing Aura RGB devices.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software program that gives you centralized control over supported products. With Armoury Crate, you can easily customize the RGB lighting and effects for all compatible devices in your arsenal from a single, intuitive interface. The software also offers the ability to control settings for a growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse settings. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and messaging to help you stay connected with the ASUS community.

Q-LED
With the integrated Q-LED troubleshooting lights, PC builders can quickly determine whether the most important components - CPU, memory, graphics card, drives - are functioning normally during startup.

SafeSlot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot, reinforced with a one-piece stainless steel brace that protects the slot from damage. The metal cover is firmly secured in the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the board with reinforced solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavy graphics cards.

Reinforced solder points around the PCIe and DIMM pins.

Metal inserts ensure that the graphics cards are correctly aligned during installation.

The metal side panels are equipped with hooks that tightly enclose the slot.

Surge protection
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators that protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpectedly high voltages from unstable or low-quality power supplies.

DRAM overcurrent protection
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This applies not only to the I/O ports but also to the DRAM, ensuring the longevity of your system and connected devices.

Connection panel made of stainless steel
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel rear connector covers coated with chromium oxide last three times longer than conventional covers.

LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal coupling technology and high-quality surface-mounted anti-EMI capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.