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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi PRIME B460I-PLUS specifications summary............vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-8 System memory .................... 1-9 Wi-Fi card installation ................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Gen Intel processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/ ® 2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI 1.4b Graphics *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
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PRIME B460I-PLUS specifications summary M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)* Wireless & Bluetooth *Wi-Fi module is sold separately. Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 4 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
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PRIME B460I-PLUS specifications summary ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS SafeSlot Core+ Special Features...
8111H Super LAN_U32G1_34 128Mb Intel ® BIOS B460 2280 2260 AUDIO BATT_CON AAFP PCIEX16 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B460I-PLUS...
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1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel Socket LGA1200 designed for 10 ® Intel Core , Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors. ® ® ® For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2.
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Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME B460I-PLUS...
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13. COM Port header This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 14. Front panel audio header This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard.
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• Power button/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This header is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS PRIME B460I-PLUS...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications. Ethernet port LED indications Speed Activity Link...
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Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B460I-PLUS...
PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1200 socket.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1*...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
M.2 Key E bracket, as shown in the illustration, then firmly push the connector into the hole. Align the notch of the Wi-Fi card closely to the screw hole. ASUS PRIME B460I-PLUS 1-11...
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To install the Wi-Fi card module to your motherboard Insert the Wi-Fi card to the M.2 Key E slot, then secure the module with screws from the bottom side of the BOTTOM motherboard. • Remove the thin metal plate in the Wi-Fi hole of the I/O shield. •...
BIOS and RAID Support 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 keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС доступний s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
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