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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560M-A 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 card 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-6 ASUS contact information A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME B560M-A 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 card 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-6 ASUS contact information A-8 iii
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... assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is...
... assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is...
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... BIOS and upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide...
... BIOS and upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide...
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... DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Vertical M.2 Key E bracket set 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual • If any updates. resolution of 4K@30Hz. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. PRIME B560M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket...
... DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M-A motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package 1 x Vertical M.2 Key E bracket set 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual • If any updates. resolution of 4K@30Hz. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. PRIME B560M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket...
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...Ethernet port 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 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 (continued on the next page) vii Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Intel® B560 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* 6 x SATA...
...Ethernet port 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 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 (continued on the next page) vii Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Intel® B560 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* 6 x SATA...
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...headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ PC Cleaner - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 1 USB 2.0 port Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LPT header...
...headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ PC Cleaner - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 1 USB 2.0 port Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LPT header...
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B560M-A specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.2 inch (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Refer to change without notice.
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - ix ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME B560M-A specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS CPU-Z AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.2 inch (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) S pecifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Refer to change without notice.
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..., use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to do so can cause 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 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
..., use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to do so can cause 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 1-1 Failure to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
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... Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect your system, we recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for other card that you to cool the system. CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. 4. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND FAN PWM FAN IN FAN...
... Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect your system, we recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for other card that you to cool the system. CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. 4. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND FAN PWM FAN IN FAN...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. USB 2.0 headers The two USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-3 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you install or remove any...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. USB 2.0 headers The two USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect USB modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-3 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you install or remove any...
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... help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. By default, this header is set the Front Panel Type item in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with LED strip. •...
... help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. By default, this header is set the Front Panel Type item in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with LED strip. •...
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... power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin header is sold separately. 17. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. S/PDIF Out header This header is for the system power LED. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is removed or replaced. Wi-Fi module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The HDD LED lights...
... power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin header is sold separately. 17. Connect the * Requires an ATX power supply HDD Activity LED cable to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. S/PDIF Out header This header is for the system power LED. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is removed or replaced. Wi-Fi module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The HDD LED lights...
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... Ethernet port LED indications. Refer to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 98 10 1. DisplayPort. 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. 6. HDMI™ ports. These ports are HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for a PS/2 keyboard or...
... Ethernet port LED indications. Refer to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 98 10 1. DisplayPort. 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. 6. HDMI™ ports. These ports are HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for a PS/2 keyboard or...
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... is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and Pink (front panel) jack will support Side Speaker Out. If multi-streaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-7 Microphone port (pink). A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration...
... is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and Pink (front panel) jack will support Side Speaker Out. If multi-streaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-7 Microphone port (pink). A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration...
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... Lists), and memory frequency support depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the CPU types. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-9 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • A DDR4 memory module is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
... Lists), and memory frequency support depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the CPU types. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-9 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • A DDR4 memory module is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
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....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure...
....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to instability or boot failure...
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... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use...
... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use...
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... press to the USB port. 2. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
... press to the USB port. 2. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-3 Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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... BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup...
... BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup...
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... terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME B560M-A A-1 Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...
... terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are designed to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - ASUS PRIME B560M-A A-1 Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation...