Motherboard B760M-AYW WIFI
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents....................................................................................................... vii B760M-AYW WIFI specifications summary............................................................
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.
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 includes descriptions for each part of 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.
4. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 5. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard. 6. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this user guide. 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. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
B760M-AYW WIFI specifications summary Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* 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. Chipset Intel® B760 Chipset 2 x DIMM slots, Max.
B760M-AYW WIFI specifications summary Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.
B760M-AYW WIFI specifications summary ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core + - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch Special Features - Q-DIMM - Q-LED Core - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 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.
1.2 Motherboard layout 5 6 21.1cm(8.3in) 1 10 4 10 ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN ADD_GEN 2_1 ATX_12V USB_56 2 DIGI+ VRM LGA1700 CHA_FAN1 4 5 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_U32G1_910 ATX_PWR U32G1_34 DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) HDMI AUDIO U32G1_12 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2(WIFI) M.2_1(SOCKET3) 2242 2260 2280 8 PCIE SATA 4.0 X4 X M.
3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and two PCIe x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM 5. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation.
10. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen2 headers allow you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ADD_GEN 2 Ground Data Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the 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.
13. Front Panel Audio header AAFP The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. 14. S/PDIF Out header SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module. 15. Speaker header SPEAKER 16.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 3 4 5 2 6 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* Audio jacks** USB 2.0 ports 5, 6 HDMI™ port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 3, 4, 9, 10 6. Wi-Fi module * and **: Refer to the tables below for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. For example connecting your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.
** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port 2-channel LINE IN LINE OUT Front Speaker Out MIC IN 4-channel Rear panel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out - 5.1-channel 7.
1.3 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 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.
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1.4 DIMM installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_B You may install Non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-10 • You may install varying memory sizes in the DIMM channels.
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1.5 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for all models.
Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 2 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. To update the BIOS: 2-2 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the file using one of the following methods: • Launch the BIOSRenamer.
2.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
Appendix Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE Japan JATE 本製品は電気通信事業者（移動通信会社、固定通信会社、インターネットプロバイダ等）の通信 回線（公衆無線LANを含む）に直接接続することができません。本製品をインターネットに接続す る場合は、必ずルーター等を経由し接続してください。 Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations.
Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
Notices for Wi-Fi model FCC RF Caution Statement WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
KC: Korea Warning Statement NCC: Wireless Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通 信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/ The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod adresem https://www.asus.com/support/ W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150– 5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń: Declaração de Conformidade Simplificada da UE A ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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