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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

 <F5>

.

To update the BIOS:

• 

This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and 

single partition only.

• 

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system 

boot failure!

1. 

Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. 

Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the 

Tool

 menu to select 

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

 and press <Enter>.

3. 

Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the 

Drive

 field.

4. 

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, 

and then press <Enter>. 

5. 

Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the 

Folder

 field.

6. 

Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform 

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

ProArt B660-CREATOR D4

Summary of Contents for 90MB19F0-M0EAY0

Page 1: ...Motherboard ProArt B660 CREATOR D4 ...

Page 2: ... MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR...

Page 3: ...oceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 1 4 System memory 1 11 1 5 M 2 installation 1 13 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support 2 1 Knowing BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS Setup program 2 2 2 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2 3 2 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2 4 2 5 RAID configurations 2 5 Appendix Notices A 1 Warranty A 6 ASUS contact information A 8 Service and Support A 8 ...

Page 4: ...electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cabl...

Page 5: ...es for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard packa...

Page 6: ...t Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Please refer to www intel com for any updates Supports 4K 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2 1 Supports max 8K 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1 4 A USB Type C to DisplayPort adapter cable is required for the USB Type C port at the back panel to output DisplayPort signal VGA resolution support depends on graphic cards resolution Expansion Slots Intel ...

Page 7: ...DisplayPort graphic output 4 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 4 x Type A 4 x USB 2 0 ports 4 x Type A Front USB Total 7 ports 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 connector supports USB Type C with 60W PD3 0 QC4 0 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 7 1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi s...

Page 8: ... 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 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header AAFP 1 x M 2 slot Key E 1 x SPI TPM header 14 1pin 1 x 20 5 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header Special F...

Page 9: ...r Saving Utility EPU DIGI VRM TurboV EVO ASUS CPU Z IT Management software supported ASUS Control Center Express ACCE ProArt Creator Hub CreationFirst Norton Anti virus software Free Trial version 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 Operating System Windows 11 64 bit Windows 10 64...

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Page 11: ...ames depend on the location of the header jumper connector 1 2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the chassis DDR4 DIMM_A1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_A2 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B1 64bit 288 pin module DDR4 DIMM_B2 64bit 288 pin module LGA1700 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP COM_DEBUG M 2_3 SOCKET3 M 2_2 SOCKET3 M 2 WIFI M 2_1 SOCKET3 M 2_1 SOCKET3 PANEL AAFP COM ...

Page 12: ...FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN4 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled 5 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug We r...

Page 13: ...pport ensure to connect the 6 pin PD_12V_PWR connector PD 3 0 QC 4 0 up to DC 60W fast charging technology is only supported on CC Logic Devices In S5 Soft Off State PD 3 0 QC 4 0 only provides power delivery of up to 7 5W 9 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 s...

Page 14: ...ou 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 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 ori...

Page 15: ...e network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity 18 System Panel header This header supports several chassis mounted functions 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 The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk ...

Page 16: ...ard that supports Intel s Thunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect Thunderbolt enabled devices to form a daisy chain configuration The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately Please visit the official website of your purchased Thunderbolt card for more details on compatibility The Thunderbolt card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16 G3 slot Ensu...

Page 17: ...nk ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 4 2 5G Ethernet port This port allows 2 5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table one the next page for the Ethernet port LED indications Realtek 2 5G Ethernet port LED indications Speed LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN 2 5 Gbps connection ORANGE 1 Gbps 100 Mbps 10 M...

Page 18: ... speakers headphones or Sony Phillips Digital Interconnect Format S PDIF compliant devices 12 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 13 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio port...

Page 19: ...LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1151 and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 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 Installing the CPU Take caution when lifting the load lever ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever Letting go of the load lever immediately...

Page 20: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ...

Page 21: ...s support 3200 3000 2933 2800 2666 2400 2133 natively The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system t...

Page 22: ...1 12 To remove a DIMM B A Installing a DIMM 1 2 B A A Chapter 1 Product Introduction ...

Page 23: ... slots if you wish to install an M 2 to another M 2 slot Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section The M 2 is purchased separately When installing an M 2 to the M 2 slot you may need to use the removable screw stand 1 Remove the screws from the heatsink 2 Remove the heatsink 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ProArt B660 CREATOR D4 ...

Page 24: ...nstall an 22110 length M 2 B optional Install the bundled M 2 rubber pad if you are installing a 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 C Rotate and adjust the M 2 Q latch so that the handle points away from the M 2 slot D Ins...

Page 25: ...pre installed removable M 2 Q Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole C Install the M 2 Q Latch to the M 2 length screw hole you wish to install your M 2 to D Rotate and adjust the M 2 Q latch so that the handle points away from the M 2 slot E Install your M 2 to the M 2 slot F Rotate the M 2 Q Latch clockwise to secure the M 2 in place ProArt B660 CREATOR D4 ...

Page 26: ...emove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink 5 Replace the heatsink 6 Secure the heatsink using the screws removed previously 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 Chapter 1 Product Introduction ...

Page 27: ...up in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update...

Page 28: ... Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item ...

Page 29: ... the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and the...

Page 30: ... CAP or PA660CD4 CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive 3 Turn on the system 4 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port 5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically 6 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensure syste...

Page 31: ...ystem Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited ...

Page 32: ...2 6 Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support ...

Page 33: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the...

Page 34: ...ion de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage ...

Page 35: ...nformation disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with EU REACH and Article 33 Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive For more detail...

Page 36: ...ed recycling information in different regions 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 mercur...

Page 37: ...www asus com support Русский Компания ASUS заявляет что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям соответствующих директив Подробную информацию пожалуйста смотрите на www asus com support Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc декларира че това устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими постановления на свързаните дире...

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