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CPU

Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU

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.
Intel® Socket 2066 Processors,Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC),Supports Intel® 14nm CPU,Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

USB Ports

Intel® C422 Chipset :,2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (1 at mid-board),ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :,6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

Accessories

Cables

2x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

2 x M.2 anchors

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card

1 x User manual

Addressable LED extension cable,1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,1 x M.2 screws,1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M),1 x Q-Connector,1 x Supporting DVD,8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s),User´s manual,I/O Shield,1 x COM port cable(s),1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)

Chipset

B560
Intel® C422

Memory

5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.

* 11th Gen Intel® processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

8 x DIMM, Max. 1024GB, DDR4 2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *1,* Only on Select SKUs, With 1 DIMM per channel. Additional DIMM loading on any channel may impact maximum memory speed by one bin.,Quad Channel Memory Architecture

Operating System Support

Windows® 10 64-bit

Graphics

1 x D-Sub

1 x HDMI 2.0
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

** Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz .Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Storage

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

Intel® 11th Gen Processors

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

- Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs

Intel® B560 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* The M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2.When M.2_2 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.

Intel® C422 Chipset : *3,1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID,8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise supports,Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Expansion Slots

Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors

1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot

- Intel®11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode

- Intel®10th Gen processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

Intel® B560 Chipset

2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Intel® C422 Chipset,7 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single x16 or dual x16/x16 or triple x16/x16/x16 or quad x16/x16/x16/x16 or seven x16/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8/x8, ) *2

Workstation Feature

ASUS Control Center (ACC)

LAN

2 x 10 Gigabit LAN

USB

Rear USB (Total 6 ports)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A）
Front USB:Total 6 ports
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 ALC897 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

- Premium Japanese 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.
Realtek® ALC S1220A7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC,- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance,- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback output(Line-out at rear)and113dB(Line-in),- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4,- DTS Headphone:X,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference,- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,- DTS Connect,Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology,Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

Back Panel I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

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

1 x D-Sub port

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet

3 x Audio jacks

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- Q-DIMM

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS Lighting Control

-RGB header

ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller supports Multiple-Ins function,DIGI + Power Control :,- CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design,- DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design,Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready,Thunderbolt 3 support,Fan Xpert4,- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control,Asus Control Center (ACC) IT management software supported,- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- File Transfer,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2),AURA :,Turbo App,- Onboard Button : Power/Reset,- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback®,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,- Ai Charger+,- ASUS Q-Code,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- MemOK!,ASUS EZ DIY :,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,- ASUS Q-Connector

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header

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)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

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

1 x RGB header

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x Speaker header

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Weight

Color Box(3-in-1)
Net Weight: 4.28kg
Gross Weight: 6.48kg

Bulk Pack(5-in-1)
Net Weight: 6.83kg
Gross Weight: 9.91kg

Internal I/O Ports

1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector,1 x M.2 Fan Header,1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s),1 x VROC_HW_Key,1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x Thermal sensor connector,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector,1 x CPU_OV jumper,1 x Aura RGB Strip Header,2 x U.2 port,1 x System panel connector,1 x Water Pump header (4-pin),1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector,1 x Thunderbolt header(s),1 x EZ XMP switch,1 x AAFP connector,1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s),1 x COM port(s) connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),2 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s),1 x Power-on button(s),1 x Reset button(s)

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

AI Suite 3

- Performance And Power Saving Utility

TurboV EVO

EPU

Digi+ VRM

Fan Xpert

- EZ update

ASUS CPU-Z

AI Charger

DAEMON Tools

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

Form Factor

12 inch x 10.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm ),CEB Form Factor

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)Type-C,1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A,,4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue),2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit
Windows®10 64-bit

Note

*1 Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU and Memory installed.
*2 Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details in the manual.
*3 Intel® VROC is supported via RSTe, and Intel® VROC_HW_key. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. NVMe RAID type and function will depend on the Intel® VROC_HW_key installed.
*4 Due to limitations in HAD bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-channel audio. 32-Bit/192kHz is only available under Windows® 10.

Environment

Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
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