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  • Page 1 ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • 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 ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING specifications summary ........... vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Package contents ....................... xi Installation tools and components ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................

  • 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 (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Rog Strix B460-F Gaming Specifications Summary

    Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support ® 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666 MHz. ** 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 ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING specifications summary Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C ® 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x audio USB Type-C ®...
  • Page 8 1 x Thunderbolt header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink...
  • Page 9 10 - 64 bit Operating 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. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

  • Page 10: Connectors With Shared Bandwidth

    Connectors with shared bandwidth RGB_HEADER2 HDMI CPU_FAN EATX12V BOOT CPU_OPT DRAM U32G2X2_EC1 U32G1_56 U32G1_34 LGA1200 FLBK_LED BIOS_FLBK LAN_U32G1_12 AUDIO _TYPE-C M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 M.2_2(SOCKET3) Intel ® PCIE SATA IRST 22110 2280 2260 2242 B460 PCIEX1_2 PCIE SATA IRST...

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING motherboard 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable Cables 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C cable ® 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber package...

  • Page 12: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan ® ® DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    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. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) RGB_HEADER2 HDMI CPU_FAN EATX12V BOOT DIGI+ CPU_OPT DRAM 1442K 3241 U32G2X2_EC1 U32G1_56 U32G1_34 LGA1200 FLBK_LED BIOS_FLBK LAN_U32G1_12 AUDIO _TYPE-C M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 Intel ® M.2_2(SOCKET3) I219-V Intel ® PCIE SATA IRST 22110 2280 2260...
  • Page 15 12. Clear CMOS header 1-15 13. Front Panel Audio header 1-16 14. M.2 slot (Key E) 1-16 15. S/PDIF Out header 1-17 16. System Panel header 1-18 17. Thunderbolt header 1-19 18. Q-LEDs 1-19 19. FlashBack™ LED 1-20 ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 16 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 17 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 18 (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 20 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 FAN PWM FAN IN AIO_PUMP FAN PWR • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 21 • 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. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 22 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • M.2_2 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Key M design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices.
  • Page 23 SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 1-11...
  • Page 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. U32G1_78 PIN 1 USB3+5V...
  • Page 25 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. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 1-13...
  • Page 26 AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B RGB_HEADER1 PIN 1 +12V G R B The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V).
  • Page 27 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 1-15...
  • Page 28 Front Panel Audio header 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. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 29 S/PDIF Out header The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) Out module. SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 1-17...
  • Page 30 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED RESET PLED • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
  • Page 31 BOOT (YELLOW GREEN) VGA (WHITE) DRAM (YELLOW) CPU (RED) The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 1-19...
  • Page 32 FlashBack™ LED The FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack™. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...

  • Page 33: Building Your Pc System

    NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 35: Cooling System Installation

    2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...
  • Page 36 To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 37: Dimm Installation

    2.1.3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...

  • Page 38: Installation

    2.1.4 M.2 installation • The M.2 rubber pad is optional for when installing a single sided M.2 storage device. Ensure to install the OPTIONAL bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. OPTIONAL • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device.
  • Page 39 The M.2 is purchased separately. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...

  • Page 40: Motherboard Installation

    2.1.5 Motherboard installation Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. 2.1.7 SATA device connection ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING...

  • Page 42: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-10...

  • Page 43: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 2-11...

  • Page 44: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 2-13...
  • Page 46 * Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications ® Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Blinking LAN port Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port...

  • Page 47: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 2-15...
  • Page 48 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-16...

  • Page 49: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG STRIX B460-F GAMING 2-17...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Bios And Raid Support

    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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Raid Configurations

    For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 доступний 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 62: 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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