Utilize the power of the Intel 12th Generation Core processors with the PRIME B660-Plus D4 ATX Motherboard from ASUS. Designed for the LGA 1700 socket and using the B660 cchipset, this motherboard features four DDR4 channels which can support up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM. Four SATA III drives can be connected to the SATA III ports and three M.2 drives can be installed on this motherboard. One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots allow you to install the latest graphics card and other expansion cards. USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 support allows you to connect various resource-heavy peripherals such as external drives, audio interfaces, and webcams. Additional USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect lower-powered devices such as keyboards and mice. Connect to a network thanks to the 2.5GB Ethernet port for a fast wired connection.
Flexible Features
All-Around Energy Efficiency
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes energy savings with Away mode, a smart setting that creates an energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.
Flexible Cooling Controls
Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AiO) coolers. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans, water pumps, and AiO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
Digi+ VRM Control
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.
UEFI BIOS
An intuitive Advanced Mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control over your system settings. A built-in search feature allows you to find options, and various advanced functions let you make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance exactly the way you want.
EZ Mode displays vital settings and stats in the UEFI while also offering guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings.
Cooling Features
M.2 Heatsink
M.2 heatsink wards off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws.
VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
Performance Features
ProCool Connector
A proprietary 8-pin connector passes 12 volts of power directly to the processor, and the connector features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow pins.
DDR4 5066 (OC)
Improvements to trace routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Three M.2 Slots
The Prime B660-PLUS D4 offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gb/s via PCIe 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Connectivity
PCIe 4.0
Prime B660 motherboards are designed specifically for 12th Generation Intel Core CPUs and offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and quick transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
Multiple USB ports support high-end systems loaded with peripherals, including rear USB Type-C connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds up to 20 Gb/s.
Thunderbolt 4 Support
The Prime B660-PLUS D4 features Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card (sold separately), it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gb/s on a single cable. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.
Customization Features
Addressable Gen 2 Headers
Three addressable Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Aura Sync
ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with functional presets for RGB LED strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And, it can all be synced with Aura-capable hardware.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single interface, Armoury Crate allows you to customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices in your build. The software also provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.