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B660 AORUS MASTER
B660 A MASTER DDR4
(B660 AORUS MASTER DDR4)
User's Manual
Rev. 1201
12ME-B66MST4-1201R
B660 AORUS
B660 A MASTER
MASTER
DDR4
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- Page 1 B660 AORUS B660 A MASTER MASTER DDR4 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
- Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................6 Box Contents ....................7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 Installing the Memory .................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN D_LED2 LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT USB20 USB 2.0 Hub M2_WIFI DP_HDMI20 LGA1700 U320G_ U32G2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub U32_LAN AUDIO F_U32C Intel ® PCIEX16 2.5GbE LAN THB_C2 THB_C1 Intel B660 ® NOISE_SENSOR ®... - Page 5 CPU_FAN D_LED2 LED_C2 ATX_12V_2X2 ATX_12V_2X4 CPU_OPT USB20 USB 2.0 Hub M2_WIFI DP_HDMI20 LGA1700 U320G_ U32G2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub U32_LAN AUDIO F_U32C Intel ® PCIEX16 2.5GbE LAN THB_C2 THB_C1 Intel B660 ® NOISE_SENSOR ® Super I/O CODEC PCIEX4 M_BIOS PCIEX1 RST_SW SYS_FAN2...
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Page 6: Motherboard Block Diagram
Intel 2.5GbE ® Switch 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub PCI Express 3.0 Bus M.2 WIFI USB 2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Only for B660 AORUS MASTER. Only for B660 A MASTER DDR4. - 6 -... -
Page 7: Box Contents
Box Contents 5 B660 AORUS MASTER or B660 A MASTER DDR4 motherboard 5 User's Manual 5 One antenna 5 Two SATA cables 5 One noise detection cable 5 M.2 screws 5 One G Connector * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 9: 2-2 Product Specifications
Š Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) ® Š Wireless Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (For B660 AORUS MASTER PCB rev. 1.0/B660 A MASTER ® Š Communication DDR4 PCB rev. 1.1) Module Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (For B660 AORUS MASTER PCB rev. 1.1/B660 A MASTER ®... - Page 10 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) Š * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_SB connector.
- Page 11 Internal 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support ® Š Connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š 1 x noise detection header Š 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors ™...
- Page 12 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. B660 AORUS MASTER B660 A MASTER DDR4 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. - Page 14 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Finger Tab j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
- Page 15 C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
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Page 16: Installing The Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... -
Page 17: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 18: Back Panel Connectors
Use this port for USB devices. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. - Page 19 If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. - 19 -...
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Page 20: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN F_U32C SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U32 SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_OPT SPI_TPM EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 THB_C1/THB_C2 LED_C1/LED_C2 NOISE_SENSOR D_LED1/D_LED2 CLR_CMOS M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB RST_SW/RST SATA3 4/5/6/7 QFLASH_PLUS CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 21 1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
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Page 22: Cpu_Fan
The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. - Page 23 6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header) The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
- Page 24 LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
- Page 25 F_USB3 F F_USB3 F 10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2M_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors on the motherboard support only M.2 PCIe SSDs. S F_ M2A_CPU S S_F S F_ M2P_SB S F_ S S_F M2M_SB S S_F F_USB3 F_USB30 3 Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink.
- Page 26 GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA3 To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "SATA Configuration" for more information. 12) BAT (Battery)
- Page 27 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
- Page 28 F_USB3 F 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
- Page 29 F_USB30 F_ U 16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
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Page 30: Spi_Tpm
F_USB3 F No Pin Data Input Chip Select S F_ S S_F 19) THB_C1/THB_C2 (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connectors) ™ The connectors are used to connect to a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card. ™ S F_ S S_F THB_C2 F_USB3 F_USB30 3 THB_C1... -
Page 31: Noise_Sensor
CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information). - 31 -... -
Page 32: Rst_Sw
RST_SW The reset button (RST_SW)/rest jumper (RST) provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. - Page 33 24) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. F_USB3 F_USB30 3 USB 0_ B...
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Page 34: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values. - Page 35 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
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Page 36: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
OS installation process. Refer to the steps below: Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the Intel SATA Preinstall driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive. -
Page 37: Drivers Installation
After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.) -
Page 38: Chapter 5 Appendix
•SATA hard drives or SSDs. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity. •Windows setup disc. •An Internet connected computer. •A USB thumb drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 38 -... -
Page 39: Regulatory Notices
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: B660 AORUS MASTER /B660 A MASTER DDR4 Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com... - Page 40 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva di apparecchiature radio 2014/53/ substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
- Page 41 To identify your Motherboard version or revision number, look for "REV: X.X" printed on the PCB on the top left corner of the Motherboard. For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. . Motherboard revision no.: Wireless module manufacturer, model name: B660 AORUS MASTER rev. 1.0/B660 A MASTER DDR4 rev. 1.1 Intel Corporation AX201NGW ®...
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Page 44: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...