M.2 Heatsink
M.2 heatsink wards off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws
VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pad
VRM heatsink and thermal pad improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance
Cooler by Design
Prime B660 series feature comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.
Multiple Temperature Sources
Each header 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.
Smart Protection
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.
4-Pin PWM/DC Fan
Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans
ProCool Connector
Proprietary connector augments the motherboard’s link to the PSU with 8 pin connector that passes 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow pin connectors
DDR4 5333(OC)
Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk
Two M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
Prime B660M A D4 offers a total of two M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot up and app load times with OS or applic ation drives
PCIe 4.0 Slot
Prime B660 motherboards are designed specifically for 12th Generation Intel Core CPUs and offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature rich bu ilds that can handle high loads effortlessly
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Numerous USB ports support high end rigs loaded with peripherals, including front USB Type C connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 for transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps
Q-LED Core
The Q L ED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power On Self Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.