Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B660 motherboard features flexible tools for tuning every aspect of your system, allowing performance adjustments that perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium Dual Core
- Supported CPU Generation
- Alder Lake
- Socket
- 1700
Chipset
- Model
- Intel B660
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR4
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333OC, 3400OC, 3466OC, 3600OC, 3733OC, 3866OC, 4000OC, 4266OC, 4400OC, 4600OC, 4800OC, 5000OC, 5066OC
- Memory Channels
- Dual Channel
Internal Connectors
- PCI Express x16 3.0
- 1 Slot
- PCI Express x16 4.0
- 1 Slot
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- 4 Port
- M.2 Type
- 3 PCIe 4.0 Ports
- M.2 Slots
- 0
External Connectors
- Rear USB-A outputs
- 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 3 USB 3.2 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 1 USB 3.2 Port
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 1
- Screen Connections
- DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- No
- WiFi/Bluetooth
- No
- Extra
- RGB Header
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
Top Specs
- Memory
- 4x DDR4
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
Description
The Asus Prime B660-Plus D4 motherboard is aimed at users seeking a professional solution for building a stable computer with 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors. It is a high-quality and reliable motherboard, ideal for professional users, content creators, designers, and other professionals.
It offers advanced features such as support for DDR4 RAM with expandability up to 128GB, PCIe 4.0 for faster data transfer speeds, and USB 3.2 Gen2 support for quick file transfers. Additionally, it provides advanced connectivity options and networking capabilities, support for multiple M.2 and SATA storage units, and advanced overclocking capabilities.
Intelligent Control
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B660 motherboard features flexible tools for tuning every aspect of your system, allowing performance adjustments that perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with the Away mode, an intelligent setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by turning off unused input/output controllers.
Fan Xpert 2+
Flexible air and liquid cooling controls
The ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and AiO coolers. Whether you are cooling with air or water, an auto-tuning function intelligently adjusts all parameters with a single click.
There is also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds below the default minimum threshold, so your system remains silent during light tasks. Fans, water pumps, and AiO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
Digi+
Precise digital power control
The Digi+ VRM voltage regulation unit provides real-time control for voltage drop, automatic frequency switching, and power efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS
ASUS renowned UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, optimize, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for novice PC DIYers, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned users.
An intuitive advanced feature offered through UEFI allows you to take full control. An integrated search function makes finding options easier, and various advanced features let you make smart and detailed adjustments, so you can fine-tune performance exactly as you want.
The EZ mode displays vital settings and statistics and also offers guides, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.
M.2 Heatsink
The M.2 heatsink prevents throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during continuous transfers.
The heatsink is held in place with captive screws.
VRM Cooling
The VRM heatsink and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Multiple Temperature Sources
Each connection can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU and CPU intensive tasks.
AIO Pump Connector
A dedicated PWM/DC connection for standalone water cooling setups.
Smart Protection
A special integrated circuit protects each fan connection from overheating and overvoltage.
4-Pin PWM/DC Fan Connectors
Each integrated connection supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.
Performance
The Prime B660 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of Intel 13th and 12th generation processors. ASUS B660 motherboards provide all the essentials to boost everyday productivity, ensuring your system is ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling, and flexible transfer options.
Stable power is essential to harness every last bit of performance from Intel 13th and 12th generation processors. The Prime B660-PLUS D4 is tailored to the demands of these high-core-count processors.
ProCool Connector
The ProCool connector enhances the connection of the motherboard with the power supply with an 8-pin connector that passes 12-volt power directly to the processors. Each socket features solid pins that can handle more current than connectors with hollow pins.
DDR4 5066(OC)
Improvements in trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal paths across different layers of the PCB to reduce trace distance and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
ASUS OptiMem
Revisions in the motherboard trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal paths across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
The benefits of ASUS OptiMem:
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
Three M.2 slots with speeds up to 64 Gbps
The Prime B660-PLUS D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, allowing for faster boot and application load times with operating system or application drives.
PCIe 4.0 Slot
The Prime B660 motherboards are specifically designed for Intel Core 13th and 12th generation CPUs and offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and ultra-fast transfer speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can effortlessly handle high loads.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Numerous USB ports support high-spec equipment loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C ports with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Thunderbolt 4 Support
It features Thunderbolt 4 support through an integrated header. With the latest Intel-certified add-on card ASUS ThunderboltEX 4, it can enable bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card features daisy-chain functionality for connecting multiple displays and supports up to one 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 Watts of power for fast device charging.
Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet
The 2.5Gb Ethernet connection reduces CPU load and offers faster, smoother data transfer.
Aura Sync
A well-tuned system of enthusiasm deserves a corresponding aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full control of RGB lighting with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs, as well as for strips and devices connected to the integrated RGB headers, and all of these can be synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
ARGB Gen 2 Connection
Three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs in second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically adjust lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward compatibility with existing Aura RGB devices.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for each of your compatible devices.
The software also provides control over settings for an ever-growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay connected with the ASUS community.
Q-LED Indicators
The integrated Q-LED troubleshooting lights provide PC builders with a quick indication to confirm that the key components, processor, RAM, graphics card, storage devices - are functioning normally during startup.
SafeSlot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is ASUS's exclusive PCIe slot, reinforced with a single-piece stainless steel bracket that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is securely fastened 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
2.5X higher surge tolerance for enhanced performance
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and top-quality anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve performance and ensure a more reliable connection.
Surge Protection
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DRAM Overvoltage Protection
The integrated resettable fuses prevent damage from overcurrent and short circuits. This extends beyond the input/output ports and into the DRAM memory, ensuring the longevity of your system and connected devices.
Rear I/O made of stainless steel
The corrosion-resistant stainless steel rear I/O panels welded with chromium oxide have a lifespan three times longer than ordinary panels.