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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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... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any...Processors* Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMITM 1.4b *Graphics specifications may vary between...
... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any...Processors* Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMITM 1.4b *Graphics specifications may vary between...
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...Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Q-DIMM Aura Sync - Standard RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI... Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii ASUS LANGuard - ASUS SafeSlot - 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 EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B460M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Software Features BIOS ...
...Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - ASUS Q-DIMM Aura Sync - Standard RGB header ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI... Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii ASUS LANGuard - ASUS SafeSlot - 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 EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B460M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Software Features BIOS ...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ...
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... The RGB header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 11. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 2. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-3 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. If the steps above do so may cause severe damage to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 2.0 ports...
... The RGB header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 11. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 2. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-3 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. If the steps above do so may cause severe damage to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 2.0 ports...
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... power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin header is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-5
... power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin header is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-5
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... 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. This port connects a microphone. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-7 Microphone port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime...
... 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. This port connects a microphone. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-7 Microphone port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime...
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...; Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-9 The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of accessing information... than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
...; Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* ASUS PRIME B460M-A 1-9 The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of accessing information... than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration.
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...and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to the latest BIOS version 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... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to different BIOS release versions. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system.
...and options may result to ensure optimal performance. Please refer to the latest BIOS version 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... keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to different BIOS release versions. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-1 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system.
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...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 7. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-3
...Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to the Folder field. 7. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-3
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... 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity... to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system.
... 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both data and parity... to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS PRIME B460M-A 2-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system.
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...operation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS PRIME B460M-A A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the following two ...the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to comply with the limits for help. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This ...
...operation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS PRIME B460M-A A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the following two ...the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to comply with the limits for help. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This ...
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..., either express or implied. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to in writing, software distributed under the License is in Schedule II of Chemicals) regulatory framework, ...sold in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B460M-A A-3 you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. See the License for the exemptions listed in line with global environmental ...
..., either express or implied. Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to in writing, software distributed under the License is in Schedule II of Chemicals) regulatory framework, ...sold in compliance with the EU RoHS Directive. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B460M-A A-3 you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. See the License for the exemptions listed in line with global environmental ...
