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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B460M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B460M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-6 iii
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... installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures...
... installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures...
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... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. How this manual. Refer...
... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. How this manual. Refer...
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... Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® B460 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *M.2_1 shares bandwidth with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B460M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables...
... Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® B460 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *M.2_1 shares bandwidth with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B460M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables...
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... 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 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) 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 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) (continued on the next page) vii PRIME B460M-A specifications...
... 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 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) 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 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) (continued on the next page) vii PRIME B460M-A specifications...
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... RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS SafeSlot - PRIME B460M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Q-Design - viii ASUS LANGuard - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows®...
... RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS SafeSlot - PRIME B460M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Q-Design - viii ASUS LANGuard - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows®...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
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... configured system, we recommend you to refer to a power supply. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes). • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4). • M.2 slots can support Intel® Optane™ Memory. • M.2 slots support data transfer speeds up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification...
... configured system, we recommend you to refer to a power supply. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes). • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4). • M.2 slots can support Intel® Optane™ Memory. • M.2 slots support data transfer speeds up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification...
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... the power supply. Before you to short the two pins. 3. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to connect a USB module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 10. Clear CMOS header This header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-3 The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of...
... the power supply. Before you to short the two pins. 3. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to connect a USB module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND 10. Clear CMOS header This header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-3 The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of...
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... Out header This header is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. COM Port header This header is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. SPI TPM header F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. COM PIN...
... Out header This header is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. COM Port header This header is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. SPI TPM header F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. COM PIN...
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...; ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-5 The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This header is for the system power LED. The signal is removed or replaced. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to this connector when a chassis...
...; ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-5 The speaker allows you turn on the operating system settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This header is for the system power LED. The signal is removed or replaced. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to this connector when a chassis...
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... S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED Ethernet port 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. HDMI port. DVI-D can not be converted to the table below for USB 2.0 devices. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up from RGB Signal to 5Gbps) ports. DisplayPort. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
... S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED Ethernet port 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. HDMI port. DVI-D can not be converted to the table below for USB 2.0 devices. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up from RGB Signal to 5Gbps) ports. DisplayPort. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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... In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center - - Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-7 This port connects a microphone.
... In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center - - Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-7 This port connects a microphone.
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...* ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support...
...* ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support...
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.... Please refer to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PB460MA.CAP for this user manual refers to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
.... Please refer to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as PB460MA.CAP for this user manual refers to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. BIOS and RAID Support 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this option only if you...
... the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to guide you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Do this option only if you...
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... BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-3 To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices...
... BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-3 To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-5 The new drive must be...
...; Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-5 The new drive must be...
