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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 TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI specifications summary ........vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-8 System memory ..................
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.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 rubber package Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 SSD screw package...
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TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel Gen Processors ® M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Intel Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode ® Intel B660 Chipset** ®...
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TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI specifications summary Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT 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...
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TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI specifications summary AURA Sync Special Features - AURA RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 2+ - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3...
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
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1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel Socket LGA1700 designed for 12 ® Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors. ® ® ® For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. DDR5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
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• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard.
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The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
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17. Thunderbolt™ header The Thunderbolt™ header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card that supports Intel ’s Thunderbolt™ ® Technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt™-enabled devices to form a daisy chain-configuration. TB_HEADER PIN 1 • The add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card and Thunderbolt™...
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Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange — — Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black — Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Installing the CPU...
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Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before locking the lever latch under the retention tab. Failure to do so may cause damages to your system when installing the cooling system. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Recommended memory configurations...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI 1-11...
M.2 installation • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section. • The M.2 is purchased separately. Completely loosen the screws on the heatsink(s). Remove the heatsink(s). Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot(s). For 2280 length Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot(s).
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If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm. Replace the heatsink(s). Secure the heatsink(s) using the screws removed previously. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI 1-13...
Wi-Fi antennas installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antennas connectors to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas are securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. •...
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>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
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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Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI...
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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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ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below: UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel®...
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2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/ support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...
• ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
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• ASUS tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.