Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 37
...[Enabled] by default. This value represents the Maximum instantaneous voltage allowed at any given time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If set to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Frequency will enable additional boost of two bins with the help of Auto Optimized Temperature Control. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Range is set to 1. Uses...
...[Enabled] by default. This value represents the Maximum instantaneous voltage allowed at any given time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If set to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Frequency will enable additional boost of two bins with the help of Auto Optimized Temperature Control. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Range is set to 1. Uses...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 50
...] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual ASPM Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration...
...] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual ASPM Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 51
... you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. When both are looked at together. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Power Management Control The items in this submenu allow you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from...
... you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. When both are looked at together. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Power Management Control The items in this submenu allow you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 55
... Port to VMD. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics...
... Port to VMD. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to your motherboard for the different onboard slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may vary according to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 61
... section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off This is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows...
... section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off This is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 64
... the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable the 10G LAN card. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable the 10G LAN card. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 65
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working state Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on your PC is in the sleep...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working state Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on your PC is in the sleep...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 72
... assigned fan/pump for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to set to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in DC mode for when the source temp. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [Chipset] [T_Sensor...
... assigned fan/pump for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to set to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in DC mode for when the source temp. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [Chipset] [T_Sensor...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 81
... or disable the Setup animator. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 9. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display...
... or disable the Setup animator. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 9. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display...
Intel 600 series Channel BIOS UM English
Page 88
... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS...
... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS...
Users Manual English
Page 6
... items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x DisplayPort cable 3 x M.2 Rubber packages 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User guide If any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. ***Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ****A USB Type-C® to DisplayPort adapter cable is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
... items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Application DVD Documentation 1 x ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x DisplayPort cable 3 x M.2 Rubber packages 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User guide If any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. ***Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ****A USB Type-C® to DisplayPort adapter cable is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for...
Users Manual English
Page 7
... Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Supports up to ensure consistent performance - Premium audio capacitors - ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode Intel® B660 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
... Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Supports up to ensure consistent performance - Premium audio capacitors - ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode Intel® B660 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
Users Manual English
Page 11
... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The pin names depend on the location of the chassis U32G2_C3 RTL Ethernet LAN1_U32G1_E12 LGA1700 AUDIO 6 M.2_1(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN1 Intel Ethernet M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE 4.0 X4 SATA...
... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The pin names depend on the location of the chassis U32G2_C3 RTL Ethernet LAN1_U32G1_E12 LGA1700 AUDIO 6 M.2_1(SOCKET3) CHA_FAN1 Intel Ethernet M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE 4.0 X4 SATA...
Users Manual English
Page 12
... a power supply. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to connect the 8-pin power plug. • We recommend that complies with the PCI Express specification. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. • If you to connect your motherboard to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR...
... a power supply. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to connect the 8-pin power plug. • We recommend that complies with the PCI Express specification. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. • If you to connect your motherboard to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR...
Users Manual English
Page 13
... separately. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC 11. Addressable Gen 2 headers ADD_GEN 2 The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to 7.5W. 9. M.2_2 will damage the motherboard! Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
... separately. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC 11. Addressable Gen 2 headers ADD_GEN 2 The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to 7.5W. 9. M.2_2 will damage the motherboard! Intel® 12th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode • Intel® B660 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
Users Manual English
Page 14
... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. AURA RGB header The RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS Setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. AURA RGB header The RGB header allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord...
Users Manual English
Page 15
... an ATX power supply • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is sold separately. The speaker allows you to avail of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. Connect the serial port module cable to this header to securely store keys, digital TPM certificates, passwords, and data. By default, this header. Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header, set to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio header This header is set the Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. This 2-pin header is...
... an ATX power supply • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin header is sold separately. The speaker allows you to avail of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. Connect the serial port module cable to this header to securely store keys, digital TPM certificates, passwords, and data. By default, this header. Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header, set to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio header This header is set the Front Panel Type item in sleep mode. This 2-pin header is...
Users Manual English
Page 27
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 2-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 2-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. We strongly recommend that you to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS...
Users Manual English
Page 29
... the USB port. 2. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 2-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process...
... the USB port. 2. ProArt B660-CREATOR D4 2-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process...
Users Manual English
Page 30
... the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB port. 5. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
... the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB port. 5. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.