1700 ASUS PRIME B660M-A WIFI DDR4

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly designed 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 enthusiasts a range of performance optimization options through intuitive software and firmware features.

The ASUS PRIME B660M-A WIFI D4 features a futuristic case with a black and white finish, space shuttle-inspired design elements, a metallic name tag and PCB cover.

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 workflow and maximize productivity.

Intelligent control
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 energy-saving scenario by switching 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 using air or water cooling, the 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 standard minimum, ensuring your system remains whisper-quiet even under light 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) offers real-time control over voltage drop and automatically manages frequency and power efficiency settings. It also allows you to optimize your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

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

Advanced tuning for passionate tweakers
An intuitive advanced mode, offered via the UEFI, gives you complete control. An integrated search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced features allow you to make intelligent adjustments so you can tailor performance precisely to your needs.

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

AI Overclocking
Activate AI Overclocking via a shortcut.

Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tuning individual fan settings is easily done by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura on/off mode (stealth)
Activate or deactivate the Aura RGB lighting or any individual LED on board to enhance the aesthetics.

COOLING
The Prime B660 series is equipped with multiple onboard heatsinks and a range of hybrid fan headers to ensure that the system remains cool and stable even under heavy load.

heat sink
M.2 heatsink
The M.2 heatsink prevents throttling, which can occur with M.2 storage devices during sustained data transfers. The heatsink is attached 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.

Cooler by design
The Prime B660 series features comprehensive cooling controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.

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

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

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
Each onboard header supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.

PERFORMANCE
The Prime B660 series is optimized for the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 12th generation Intel® processors. ASUS B660 motherboards provide all the essentials to boost everyday productivity, ensuring your system is ready to go with stable performance, intuitive cooling, and flexible connectivity options.

Robust Power Design
A stable power supply is essential to extract every last bit of performance from 12th generation Intel processors. The PRIME B660M-A WIFI 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 connection to the power supply, which passes the 12-volt voltage directly to the processors. Each socket features solid contacts that can handle higher currents than sockets with hollow contacts.

memory

DDR4 5333(OC)
Improvements to the trace routing design allow 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 trace layout allows the latest Intel processors unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology meticulously maps memory signal paths across the various PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly minimize crosstalk.

Advantages of ASUS OptiMem II:
Improved memory stability and compatibility
Enables lower storage latencies at the same voltage.
Higher reserves of storage frequency

Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested using Synopsys“ HSPICE simulation software.
Top layer - grounding ring to prevent lateral interference

Drives
Two M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbit/s)
The Prime B660M-A WIFI D4 offers a total of two M.2 slots, supporting data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbit/s via PCIe® 4.0, thus enabling faster boot and load times for operating systems and applications.
* The actual transmission speed is lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity
PCIe® 4.0 slot
Prime B660 motherboards are specifically optimized for 12th generation Intel® Core™ CPUs and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The high bandwidth and super-fast transfer speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can effortlessly handle heavy workloads.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®
Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including USB Type-C® ports with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 for transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s.

INDIVIDUALIZATION
personalization

Aura Sync
Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers complete RGB lighting control with a wide variety of presets for the integrated RGB LEDs, as well as for strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers – all of which can be synchronized with a constantly growing portfolio of Aura-compatible hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 headers
Three addressable Gen 2 headers can detect the number of LEDs on second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor 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 through 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 features its own product registration and messaging system to help you stay connected with the ASUS community.

DIY-friendly

Q-LED Core
The Q-LED Core display generates light patterns during the power-on self-test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot problems.

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

LANGuard
Increased throughput and 2.5 times higher overvoltage tolerance
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and high-quality surface-mounted anti-EMI capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

Surge protection
First-class circuit design to protect the power supply
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
Protection against short-circuit damage
Resettable fuses on the board prevent damage from overcurrent and short circuits. This applies not only to the I/O ports but also to the DRAM, ensuring the longevity of your system and connected devices.

Stainless steel connection panel
Triple corrosion resistance for longer durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel cover plates for the rear stainless steel connections, coated with chromium oxide, have a lifespan three times longer than conventional cover plates.