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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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...asus.com for PCH attached PCIe slots to www.intel.com for any of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot* - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M... support depends on the next page) vi resolution of 4K@30Hz. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. PRIME B560M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core...
...asus.com for PCH attached PCIe slots to www.intel.com for any of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot* - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x PRIME B560M... support depends on the next page) vi resolution of 4K@30Hz. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. PRIME B560M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core...
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...ports * M .2_2 slot shares bandwidth with an HD audio module in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard V-M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Rear USB (Total ... x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - PRIME B560M-A 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 ...
...ports * M .2_2 slot shares bandwidth with an HD audio module in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard V-M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Rear USB (Total ... x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs. Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - PRIME B560M-A 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 ...
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... 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 - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA RGB headers - AURA Creator - SafeSlot Core+ - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU...], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Flexible M.2 heatsink - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - LANGuard - EZ update (continued on the next page) viii PRIME B560M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design -
... 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 - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA RGB headers - AURA Creator - SafeSlot Core+ - Performance and Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU...], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Flexible M.2 heatsink - AURA Sync AI Suite 3 - LANGuard - EZ update (continued on the next page) viii PRIME B560M-A specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design -
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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. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - Refer to change without notice. ix 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. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64 - Refer to change without notice. ix 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 -
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... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B560M-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...
... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS PRIME B560M-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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... USB connectors. The RGB header supports a 5050 RGB multi-color LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-3 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USBE5 PIN 1 10. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect USB modules for...
... USB connectors. The RGB header supports a 5050 RGB multi-color LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-3 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USBE5 PIN 1 10. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect USB modules for...
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... reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the system power button. The signal is sold separately. 17. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-5 S/PDIF Out header This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND 18. Pressing the power button turns...
... reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header is for the system power button. The signal is sold separately. 17. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-5 S/PDIF Out header This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND 18. Pressing the power button turns...
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... panel) - - - Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-7 Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and Pink (front panel) jack will support Side...
... panel) - - - Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-7 Mic In* / Side Speaker Out * Multi-streaming is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and Pink (front panel) jack will support Side...
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... modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system ...on the CPU types. Any excess memory from the same vendor. 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) ...
... modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* ASUS PRIME B560M-A 1-9 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system ...on the CPU types. Any excess memory from the same vendor. 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) ...
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1.5 Wi-Fi card installation To assemble the Wi-Fi card module 2 1 Ensure to connect the IPEX connector of the RF cable to the Wi-Fi card tightly. 4 3 Align the flat side of the RF connector to that of the hole in the M.2 Key E bracket, as shown in the illustration, then firmly push the connector into the hole. 5 ASUS PRIME B560M-A 7 6 Align the notch of the Wi-Fi card closely to the screw hole. 1-11
1.5 Wi-Fi card installation To assemble the Wi-Fi card module 2 1 Ensure to connect the IPEX connector of the RF cable to the Wi-Fi card tightly. 4 3 Align the flat side of the RF connector to that of the hole in the M.2 Key E bracket, as shown in the illustration, then firmly push the connector into the hole. 5 ASUS PRIME B560M-A 7 6 Align the notch of the Wi-Fi card closely to the screw hole. 1-11
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...refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...
...refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to different BIOS release versions. BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional ...
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...then press . 5. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done....
...then press . 5. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS PRIME B560M-A 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done....
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B560M-A 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 This device...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ASUS PRIME B560M-A 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 This device...
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... or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is in compliance with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of compliance for the specific language ...(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of ASUS product is distributed on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the EU RoHS Directive. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B560M-A A-3 All Rights Reserved. Google™ ...
... or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is in compliance with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of compliance for the specific language ...(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of ASUS product is distributed on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the EU RoHS Directive. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS PRIME B560M-A A-3 All Rights Reserved. Google™ ...