PRIME B460M-A
Motherboard
E16754
Revised Edition v2
May 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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About this guide........................................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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PRIME B460M-A specifications summary................................................................ |
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Chapter 1 |
Product introduction |
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Before you proceed...................................................................................... |
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Motherboard overview.................................................................................. |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... |
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System memory............................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 |
BIOS and RAID Support |
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Knowing BIOS............................................................................................... |
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BIOS setup program..................................................................................... |
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ASUS EZ Flash 3........................................................................................... |
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................................... |
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RAID configurations..................................................................................... |
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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 components, 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 be exposed to moisture.
•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 descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 2: 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 provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
1 x PRIME B460M-A motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
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Miscellaneous |
1 x I/O Shield |
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Application DVD |
1 x Support DVD |
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Documentation |
1 x User manual |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME B460M-A specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Intel® B460 Chipset
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Unbuffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
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*For 10th Gen Intel® processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/ |
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2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. |
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**Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
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1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
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1 x DVI-D |
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Graphics |
1 x HDMITM 1.4b |
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*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
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**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to |
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Intel® 10th Gen Processors |
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Expansion |
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
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Slots |
Intel® B460 Chipset |
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2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
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Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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Intel® B460 Chipset |
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M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) |
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Storage |
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 |
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Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready |
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*M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will |
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PRIME B460M-A specifications summary
Ethernet |
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet |
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Rear USB (Total 6 ports) |
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4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) |
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USB |
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) |
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Front USB (Total 6 ports) |
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
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2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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Realtek ALC887 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC* |
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- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking |
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Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback |
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Audio Shielding |
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Back Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O
Connectors
*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output.
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port
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
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 support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
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PRIME B460M-A specifications summary
Internal I/O
Connectors
Special Features
Software
Features
BIOS
Manageability
Operating System
Form Factor
1 x LPT header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
-ASUS DIGI+ VRM
-ASUS LANGuard
-ASUS Overvoltage Protection
-ASUS SafeSlot
-ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Aura Sync
-Standard RGB header
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate AI Suite 3
-Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO EPU
Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+
-EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger DAEMON Tools
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
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
WOL by PME, PXE
Windows® 10 - 64 bit
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.2 inch (24.4 cm x 23.4cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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pin-288(64bit,B1DIMMDDR4module) |
288(64bit,B2*DIMMDDR4-pin module) |
pin-288(64bit,A1DIMMDDR4module) |
288(64bit,A2*DIMMDDR4-pin module) |
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LGA1200 |
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M.2_1(SOCKET3) |
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M.2_2(SOCKET3) |
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Super |
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I/O |
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PCIEX1_1 |
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COM_DEBUG |
BATTERY |
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SPDIF_OUT |
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SATA6G |
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COM |
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USB910 |
USB1112 |
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TPM |
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Configuration |
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M.2_1 |
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SATA6G_1 |
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The M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled.
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