TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS - Asus

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3 IvAbout this guide ..vTUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summary ..viConnectors with shared bandwidth ..xPackage contents ..xiInstallation tools and components ..xiiChapter 1: Product Before you proceed .. Motherboard layout ..1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Building your PC system .. CPU Cooling system DIMM installation .. Motherboard installation .. ATX power connection .. SATA device connection .. Front I/O connector .. Expansion card installation .. Motherboard rear and audio connections .. Rear I/O connection .. Audio I/O connections .. Starting up for the first time .. Turning off the computer ..2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Knowing BIOS .. BIOS setup program .. EZ Update .. ASUS EZ flash 3.

4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .. RAID configurations ..3-5 AppendixNotices ..A-1 ASUS contact information ..A-6ivSafety informationElectrical 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. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

5 Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.

6 Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product IntroductionThis chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic InstallationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

7 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID SupportThis chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ flash Utility and support on to find more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software ASUS websiteThe ASUS website ( ) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software Optional documentationYour product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this : Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a : Tips and additional information to help you complete a GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summaryCPUI ntel Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core , Pentium Gold and Celeron processors*Supports Intel 14 nm CPUS upports Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology ** Refer to for CPU support list.

8 ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology support depends on the CPU B460 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*Dual Channel Memory ArchitectureOptiMem * For 10th 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 2666 MHz.** Refer to for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).Graphics1 x DisplayPort *1 x DVI-D1 x HDMI * Graphics specfications may vary between CPU types.** Support DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 Please refer to for any update. Expansion SlotsIntel 10th Gen Processors*1 x PCIe x16 slot (support x16 mode)Intel B460 Chipset1 x PCIe x16 slot (supports x4 mode)1 x PCIe x1 slotsMulti-GPU supportSupports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX TechnologyStorageTotal supports 2 x slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s portsIntel B460 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe x4 & SATA modes)* slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe x4 mode)6 x SATA 6Gb/s portsIntel Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel Optane Memory Ready* shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1.

9 When runs SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be x Intel I219-V 1Gb EthernetTUF LANG uardUSBRear USB (Total 6 ports)4 x USB Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)2 x USB port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports)1 x USB Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB Gen 1 ports2 x USB header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB ports(continued on the next page)viiTUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summaryAudioRealtek ALC S1200A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playbackAudio Features - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 8-channel audio output.

10 Back Panel I/O Ports4 x USB Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)2 x USB port(s) (2 x Type-A)1 x DisplayPort1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo portInternal I/O connectorsFan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector1 x 8-pin +12V Power connectorStorage related 2 x slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB 1 x USB Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB Gen 1 ports2 x USB headers supportadditional 4 USB portsMiscellaneous1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)2 x AURA RGB headers1 x Clear CMOS header1 x COM Port header1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function(continued on the next page)viiiTUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summarySpecial FeaturesASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - TUF LANG uard - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core+ - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/OASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum heatsink - Aluminum heatsink designAURA Sync - Standard RGB header(s)