Asus B460M-Plus User Manual
TUF GAMING
B460M-PLUS
Motherboard
E17227
Revised Edition V3
August 2020
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide .......................................................................................................... v
TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summary ............................................. vi
Connectors with shared bandwidth .......................................................................... x
Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation...........................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation..........................................................2-3
2.1.3 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-4
2.1.4 M.2 installation ............................................................................2-5
2.1.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-6
2.1.6 ATX power connection ................................................................2-8
2.1.7 SATA device connection .............................................................2-8
2.1.8 Front I/O connector .....................................................................2-9
2.1.9 Expansion card installation .......................................................2-10
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-11
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-11
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-13
2.4 Starting up for the first time .................................................................... 2-16
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-16
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 EZ Update ...................................................................................................3-2
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............................................................................3-4
3.6 RAID configurations ..................................................................................3-5
Appendix
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-6
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect 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. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summary
®
Intel
Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and
®
processors*
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Expansion Slots
Multi-GPU support
Storage
Ethernet
USB
Celeron
Supports Intel
Supports Intel
Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel
Intel
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
OptiMem
* For 10th Gen Intel® processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support
2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer
rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
1 x DisplayPort 1.4*
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI™ 1.4b
* Graphics specfications may vary between CPU types.
** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please
refer to www.intel.com for any update.
Intel
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x16 mode)
Intel
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel
Intel
* M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode,
SATA6G_1 will be disabled.
1 x Intel
TUF LANGuard
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
®
14 nm CPU
®
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max
®
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
®
B460 Chipset
ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
®
10th Gen Processors*
®
B460 Chipset
®
B460 Chipset
®
Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10
®
Optane™ Memory Ready
®
I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
ports
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TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS specifications summary
Realtek ALC S1200A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio
Back Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O connectors
Audio Features
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support
8-channel audio output.
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI™ port
®
I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port
1 x Intel
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers supportadditional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
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ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ASUS ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
Special Features
Software Features
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device
[yellow green])
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink
- Aluminum heatsink design
AURA Sync
- Standard RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 2+
- EZ update
AI Charger
ASUS Turbo LAN
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
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BIOS
Manageability
Operating System
Form Factor
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specifications.
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
WOL by PXE
®
10 - 64 bit
Windows
Micro ATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
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Connectors with shared bandwidth
A
A
Configuration 1
PCIEX16_1 x16
A
PCIEX16_2 x4
Configuration 1 2
M.2_1 V (SATA mode) V (PCIe mode)
B
SATA_1 - V
M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1.
B
B
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x I/O Shield
Miscellaneous
Installation Media 1 x Support DVD
Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
1 x M.2 SSD screw package (2-in-1 package)
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x TUF Certification card
1 x User manual
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Installation tools and components
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan
DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard
package.
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Product Introduction
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling 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 static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in
the bag that came with the component.
• Before 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. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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1.2 Motherboard layout
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Layout contents Page
1. CPU socket 1-4
2. DIMM slots 1-5
3. Expansion slots 1-7
4. Fan and Pump headers 1-9
5. Power connectors 1-10
6. M.2 slot 1-11
7. SATA 6GB/s ports 1-12
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1-13
9. USB 2.0 header 1-13
10. AURA Addressable Gen 2 header 1-14
11. AURA RGB header 1-15
12. Clear CMOS header 1-16
13. COM Port header 1-17
14. Front Panel Audio header 1-17
15. S/PDIF Out header 1-18
16. System Panel header 1-19
17. Q-LEDs 1-20
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1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 10
Pentium
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th
®
Gold and Celeron® processors.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket.
• The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the
cap on the LGA1200 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the
PnP cap.
Gen Intel® Core™,
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2. DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO
NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Recommended memory configurations
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Memory configurations
You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.
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You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load or overclocking condition.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.
• Double Capacity DRAM support depends oh the DRAM Models.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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