Motherboard TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI)
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents........................................................................................................ vi TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI) specifications summary....................................... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth...
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 the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI) motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x M.2 SSD screw package (2-in-1 package) 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI) specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® B460 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes*) Storage M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA Raid 0,1,5,10 and PCIE Raid 0,1 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready** * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_1 runs in SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled.
TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI) specifications summary 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.
TUF GAMING B460-PRO (WI-FI) specifications summary ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers Special Features AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header - AURA RGB headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 - EZ update - PC Cleaner - System Information AI Charger Software Features ASUS Turbo LAN DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) DAEMON Tools Google Chrome Browser & Google Toolbar TUF
Connectors with shared bandwidth CPU_OPT CPU_FAN KBMS _U32G1 _56 EATX12V BOOT_LED DIGI+ VRM VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED ADD_GEN2 ASM 1442K CHA_FAN1 AIO_PUMP M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 RGB_HEADER2 Intel® B460 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Super I/O A 22110 2280 2260 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIEX16_2 2242 M.
1 Product Introduction 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.
1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200 designed for 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. For more details, refer to System memory. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and three PCIe 3.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, we recommend you to refer to online resources for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. 6. M.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. 11. AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips.
• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s highdefinition audio capability. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this header is set to [HD Audio].
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 6 2 7 3 6 4 8 9 5 10 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 3. Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications.
9. 10. Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 ports. These ports connect to a Wi-Fi antenna. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200 designed for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1200 socket.
1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* • • • Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* 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.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.5 M.2 installation 3 1 2 1 OPTIONAL 5 • The M.2 is purchased separately. • Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
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BIOS Information 2.1 2 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
2.3 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 hotkey . To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.4 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 the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.
Appendix 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 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX200 FCC ID: PD9AX200NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
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.
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