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...[110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] [150%] [160%] [170%] Configure higher values when overclocking or when using higher current demanding stress tests. 22 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Level 1 represents greater VDroop, and Level 7 minimum VDroop. A higher setting will allow the voltage regulator...Configuration options: [TRUE] [FALSE] DIGI+ VRM Changing the values in reduced VDroop at the expense of voltage supplied to match AC/DC Loadline. For security recommendations, SPD Write Disable bit must be adjust automatically to the processor. If this menu may vary...
...[110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] [150%] [160%] [170%] Configure higher values when overclocking or when using higher current demanding stress tests. 22 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Level 1 represents greater VDroop, and Level 7 minimum VDroop. A higher setting will allow the voltage regulator...Configuration options: [TRUE] [FALSE] DIGI+ VRM Changing the values in reduced VDroop at the expense of voltage supplied to match AC/DC Loadline. For security recommendations, SPD Write Disable bit must be adjust automatically to the processor. If this menu may vary...
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...to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. It is defined by TDP of Auto Optimized Temparature Control. 24 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this value for a longer duration under higher current loads. Configuration options.... The applied value indicates how long the Turbo ratio can prevent throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line AC Loadline defined in mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line DC Loadline defined in seconds. Configuration...
...to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. It is defined by TDP of Auto Optimized Temparature Control. 24 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this value for a longer duration under higher current loads. Configuration options.... The applied value indicates how long the Turbo ratio can prevent throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line AC Loadline defined in mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line DC Loadline defined in seconds. Configuration...
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...Enabled]. • Please set Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior in this menu show the ThunderboltTM Configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appear when you.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Native OS security for TBT Allows you to enable or disable the Tbt Dynamic AC/DC L1 support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Setting this item to [Enabled] will allow boot from ThunderboltTM devices. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
...Enabled]. • Please set Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior in this menu show the ThunderboltTM Configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appear when you.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Native OS security for TBT Allows you to enable or disable the Tbt Dynamic AC/DC L1 support. Thunderbolt Usb Support Setting this item to [Enabled] will allow boot from ThunderboltTM devices. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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...(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Allows you to select the AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 42 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ...=3] [IO=3E8h; Restore AC Power Loss Allows you to enable or disable power-on by your PS/2 keyboard, or to select...
...(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Allows you to select the AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 42 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ...=3] [IO=3E8h; Restore AC Power Loss Allows you to enable or disable power-on by your PS/2 keyboard, or to select...
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...Display to [Disabled] and Wait For 'F1' If Error to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 56 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual POST Delay Time Allows you set the POST delay time during ...[Disabled] [Enabled] AMI Native NVMe Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the keyboard NumLock. Boot Logo Display Configuration options:... ROM messages will be displayed during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
...Display to [Disabled] and Wait For 'F1' If Error to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 56 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual POST Delay Time Allows you set the POST delay time during ...[Disabled] [Enabled] AMI Native NVMe Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable power-on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on state of the keyboard NumLock. Boot Logo Display Configuration options:... ROM messages will be displayed during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
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Motherboard PRIME B560M-A AC
Motherboard PRIME B560M-A AC
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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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.... resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 updates. resolution of the above items is damaged or...
.... resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 updates. resolution of the above items is damaged or...
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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 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors ...support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x 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 4-pin Chassis...
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 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors ...support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x 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 4-pin Chassis...
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ESD Guards - Overvoltage Protection - Q-DIMM - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Flexible M.2 heatsink - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot Core+ - LANGuard - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Addressable Gen 2... 1 x LPT header 1 x S/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 - AURA RGB headers - VRM heatsink design AURA Sync -
ESD Guards - Overvoltage Protection - Q-DIMM - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Flexible M.2 heatsink - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeSlot Core+ - LANGuard - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Addressable Gen 2... 1 x LPT header 1 x S/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 - AURA RGB headers - VRM heatsink design AURA Sync -
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Refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 ... x 23.4 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. AURA Creator - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free...
Refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 ... x 23.4 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. AURA Creator - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the following...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the following...
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...), with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-3 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8...
...), with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-3 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8...
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... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) * Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-5 A TPM system also helps enhance TPM PIN 1 network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
... in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) * Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-5 A TPM system also helps enhance TPM PIN 1 network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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...may be used as Side Speaker Out. Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® devices. 10. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-7 Wi-Fi ports. A chassis with an HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • ...Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is required to support 7.1-channel audio output...
...may be used as Side Speaker Out. Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® devices. 10. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-7 Wi-Fi ports. A chassis with an HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • ...Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is required to support 7.1-channel audio output...
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...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load. • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is notched... or date code (D/C) from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel ...
...8226; For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load. • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is notched... or date code (D/C) from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 1-9 Any excess memory from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel ...
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is at least 20 cm away from all models. 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 at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is at least 20 cm away from all models. 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 at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
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ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure ...BIOS settings or update. 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 same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, ... configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. We strongly recommend that goes beyond...
ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure ...BIOS settings or update. 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 same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, ... configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. We strongly recommend that goes beyond...
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... port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to... the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the...
... port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Go to the Tool menu to... the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the...
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... off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be installed to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-1 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 Identification of...
... off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be installed to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC A-1 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 Identification of...
