ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket : Ready for 11th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢ processors

• Comprehensive cooling : VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+

• ASUS OptiMem : Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability

• Ultrafast connectivity : PCIe 4.0, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® and Thunderboltâ„¢ 4 header support

• 5X Protection III : Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection.

ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard 

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME B560-PLUS provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

Tune It Your Way

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime B560 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work, to maximize productivity.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP

Improve DRAM performance with one click.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Cool to the Core

Prime B560 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

M.2 Heatsink

An M.2 heatsink takes care of the two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsink is held in place by captive screws and can be moved to other M.2 slot.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

Prime B560 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Build on a Solid Foundation

Prime B560 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. ASUS B560 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

ASUS OptiMem

Revisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

ASUS OptiMem benefits:

- Improved memory stability and compatibility

- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages

- Improved memory frequency margin

Dual M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

PRIME B560-PLUS offers a total of two M.2 slots, with one slot supporting data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCI Express® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

PCIe® 4.0 Slot

ASUS B560 motherboards are designed specifically for 11th Generation Intel® Core™ CPUs and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear-panel USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

Thunderboltâ„¢ 4 header Support

Prime B560-PLUS features Thunderboltâ„¢ 4 support via an on-board header. With the latest Intel-certified ASUS TunderboltEX 4 add-on card, it can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to an 8K resolution display. It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

Small Details Make a Big Difference

Prime B560 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.

Outstanding Audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Audio Shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Japanese Capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Aura Sync

Outshine the Competition

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the strips connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

Two addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for an ever-growing number of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.

SafeSlot Core+

SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput 2.5X higher surge tolerance

ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Short-circuit damage prevention

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

1000+

Compatible devices and components

The Prime B560 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+

Validation hours

Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

Specifications

CPU

• Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

• Supports Intel® 14nm 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® B560 Chipset

Memory

• 4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory*

• Dual channel memory architecture

• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

• ASUS OptiMem

• * 11th Gen Intel® processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.

• * 10th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.

• Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

Graphics

• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4

• 1 x D-Sub

• 1 x HDMI 1.4/2.0***

• *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

• ** For Intel® 11th & 10th processors, support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.

• ***Only Intel® 11th processors support HDMIâ„¢ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMIâ„¢ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Expansion Slots

• Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors

• 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*

• - Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x16

• - Intel®10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16

• Intel® B560 Chipset

• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)*

• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

• *Enable RST PCIe Storage Remapping for PCH attached PCIe slots to activate Intel® Optane Memory.

Storage

• Intel® 11th Gen Processors

• - M.2_1 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 4.0 x 4 )

• - Only Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs

• Intel® B560 Chipset

• - M.2_2 slot (Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x 4 & SATA mode modes)

• - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used.

Ethernet

• 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet

• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)

USB

• Rear USB:Total 7 ports

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• Front USB:Total 6 ports

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

• Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC*

• Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

• - Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback

        Audio Features

• - Audio Shielding

• - Premium Japanese audio capacitors

• - Dedicated audio PCB layers

• *A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 1 x DP port

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x D-Sub port

• 3 x Audio jacks

• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

• 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)

• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

Intrernal I/O Connectors

• Fan and cooling-related

• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

• 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

        Power related

• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

• 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

• Storage related

• 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

• Miscellaneous

• 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers

• 2 x AURA RGB headers

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

• 1 x COM Port header

• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

• 1 x S/PDIF out header

• 1 x 20-3pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function

• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)

• 1 x M.2 slot (key E) 

• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 header

Special Features

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

• - ASUS DIGI+VRM

• - ASUS LANGuard

• - ASUS Overvoltage Protection

• - ASUS SafeSlot Core+

• - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O

• ASUS Q-Design:

• - ASUS Q-DIMM

• - ASUS Q-Slot

• ASUS Thermal Solution

• - Flexible M.2 heatsink

• - VRM heatsink design

• ASUS EZ DIY

• - Box Headers

• AURA SYNC

• - AURA RGB headers

• - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software:

• Armoury Crate

• - AURA Creator

• -AURA Sync

• AI Suite 3

• -Performance And Power Saving Utility

• Turbo EVO

• Digi+ VRM

• EPU

• Fan Xpert 2+

• - EZ update

• ASUS CPU-Z

• DAEMON Tools

• Norton Anti-virus software(Free Trial for 60 days)

• WinRAR

• UEFI BIOS

• ASUS EZ DIY

• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

• - ASUS EZ Flash 3

• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

• 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

• WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

• Cables

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

• Miscellaneous

• 1 x M.2 Rubber Package

• 1 x IO Shield

• 1 x M.2 SSD screw package

• 1 x M.2 Key E screw package

• Installation Media

• 1 x Supporting DVD

• Documentation

• 1 x User's manual

Operating System

• Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX

• 30.5cm x 23.4cm