Asus TUF GAMING B460-PLUS Manual
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  • Page 1 TUF GAMING B460-PLUS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi TUF GAMING B460-PLUS specifications summary ..........vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    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 HDMI 1.4b Graphics *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
  • Page 7 TUF GAMING B460-PLUS 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*) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4...
  • Page 8 - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM Special Features - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers...
  • Page 9 Windows 10 - 64 bit ® System ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
  • Page 10: Connectors With Shared Bandwidth

    Connectors with shared bandwidth CPU_OPT CPU_FAN KBMS _U32G1 EATX12V BOOT_LED DIGI+ VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED 1442K HDMI U32G1_34 LGA1200 LAN_U32G1_78 Intel ® AUDIO I219-V CHA_FAN1 AIO_PUMP M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX16_1 Intel ® B460 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY Super PCIEX16_2 22110 2280...
  • Page 11: Before You Proceed

    PCIEX1_3 COM_DEBUG 128Mb USB910 USB1112 BIOS CHA_FAN2 PANEL SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 CLRTC AAFP RGB_HEADER1 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS TUF GAMING B460-PLUS...
  • Page 12 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel Socket LGA1200 designed for 10 ® Intel Core , Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors. ® ® ® For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2.
  • Page 13 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. ASUS TUF GAMING B460-PLUS...
  • Page 14 • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
  • Page 15 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. ASUS TUF GAMING B460-PLUS...
  • Page 16 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 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. Ethernet port LED indications Speed Activity Link...
  • Page 17 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange — — Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black — Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray — — — Side Speaker Out ASUS TUF GAMING B460-PLUS...
  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • 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.
  • Page 19: System Memory

    • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2*...
  • Page 20 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Bios Information

    BIOS information 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 keyboard- only 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.
  • Page 22: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen 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 <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
  • Page 23: Asus Ez Flash 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 <F5>.
  • Page 24: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    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.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС доступний s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
  • Page 30: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Web site https://www.asus.com/de Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=de-de Technical Support Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone (AT)

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