ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-E D4

ASUS TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard offers rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. Aesthetically, TUF GAMING B660M-E D4 sports the new TUF Gaming logo and incorporates simple geometric design elements to reflect the dependability and stability that defines the TUF Gaming series.

CPU

Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel B660 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/ 5066(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem II

*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**

1 x HDMIport***

*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

**Support 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

***Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots

Intel13th & 12th Gen Processors*

1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot

Intel B660 Chipset*

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

* Supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIE slot

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel13th &12th Gen Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280

Intel B660 Chipset**

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

** Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek2.5Gb Ethernet

TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

V-M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*

* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 6 ports)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback

Audio Features

- Audio Shielding

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x Realtek2.5Gb Ethernet port

3 x Audio jacks

1 x V-M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x AURA RGB header

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function

1 x S/PDIF Out header

Special Features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION

- DIGI+ VRM

- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection

- ESD Guards

- TUF LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core+

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- Box Headers

- ProCool

- SafeDIMM

AURA Sync

- AURA RGB header

- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- AURA Creator

- AURA Sync

- Fan Xpert 2+

- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

AI Suite 3

- Performance And Power Saving Utility

TurboV EVO

EPU

DIGI+ VRM

TUF GAMING CPU-Z

DTS Audio Processing

Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

1 x M.2 SSD screw package

1 x TUF Gaming sticker

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x TUF Certification card

1 x User manual

Operating System

Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit,

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor

9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )