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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x 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 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation 1-11 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 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 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-8 Service and Support A-10 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x 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 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation 1-11 Chapter 2 BIOS Information 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 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-8 Service and Support A-10 iii
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...Please refer to www.intel.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M-A AC motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual • If any of the above... 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. *Refer to activate Intel® Optane Memory. (continued on the CPU types. PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors &...
...Please refer to www.intel.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M-A AC motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual • If any of the above... 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. *Refer to activate Intel® Optane Memory. (continued on the CPU types. PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors &...
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...Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 2 x HDMI™ ports 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module 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 ...audio capacitors - Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and...
...Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 2 x HDMI™ ports 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi module 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 ...audio capacitors - Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and...
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Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers (continued on the next page) viii PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - DIGI+ VRM - ESD Guards - SafeSlot Core+ - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Power related 1 x 24-pin Main ...PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Flexible M.2 heatsink - Overvoltage Protection - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ...
Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers (continued on the next page) viii PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - DIGI+ VRM - ESD Guards - SafeSlot Core+ - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Power related 1 x 24-pin Main ...PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Flexible M.2 heatsink - Overvoltage Protection - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ...
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Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Refer to change without notice. bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x ... pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - ix ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Software Features BIOS ...
Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Refer to change without notice. bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x ... pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - ix ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Software Features BIOS ...
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ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ...
ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord ...
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... (5V) and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-3
... (5V) and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-3
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... the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the system power button. The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-5 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data...
... the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the system power button. The signal is removed or replaced. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-5 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data...
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... (Front panel) - - - Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is at least 20 cm away from all persons. 11. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-7 These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0 devices. 9. A chassis with an HD audio...
... (Front panel) - - - Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is at least 20 cm away from all persons. 11. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-7 These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0 devices. 9. A chassis with an HD audio...
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Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. The figure illustrates the ...on the CPU types. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Any excess ...
Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. The figure illustrates the ...on the CPU types. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Any excess ...
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ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-11 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons.
ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-11 1.5 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is for all persons.
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... by scanning the QR code. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
... by scanning the QR code. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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... the system when the update process is done. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.... 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform ...
... the system when the update process is done. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.... 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform ...
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...not installed and used in accordance with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-1 However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the...the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (...
...not installed and used in accordance with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-1 However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Increase the...the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (...
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...provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that this device operates in municipal waste. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-5 This product has been designed to indoor use for the country listed below: UK UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel®... dBm 20.10 dBm 11.18 dBm 11.94 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. hereby declares that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
...provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that this device operates in municipal waste. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-5 This product has been designed to indoor use for the country listed below: UK UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel®... dBm 20.10 dBm 11.18 dBm 11.94 dBm For the standard EN 300 440, if this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. hereby declares that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.