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Motherboard

ROG STRIX 

B460-G 

GAMING 

Summary of Contents for ROG STRIX B460-G GAMING

Page 1: ...Motherboard ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING ...

Page 2: ...ve companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is di...

Page 3: ... 1 5 Motherboard installation 2 8 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 9 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 9 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 10 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 11 2 1 10 M 2 Wi Fi module and antenna installation 2 12 2 2 BIOS update utility 2 13 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 14 2 3 1 Rear I O connection 2 14 2 3 2 Audio I O connections 2 16 2 4 Starting up for the first time 2 ...

Page 4: ... the 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 devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the po...

Page 5: ...y and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your d...

Page 6: ...ax resolution of 4096 x 2304 60Hz Please refer to www intel com for any update Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Expansion Slots Intel 10th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slots support x16 mode Intel B460 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode 1 x PCIe 3 0 x1 slots PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1 When PCIEX16_2 runs x4 mode PCIEX1 will be disabled When PCIEX1 runs x1...

Page 7: ... LED illuminated audio trace path design Rear audio USB Type C port Premium Japanese audio capacitors Audio cover Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth 32 Bit 192kHz is not supported for 8 Channel audio Back Panel I O 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 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet port ...

Page 8: ...DIMM ASUS Q LED CPU red DRAM yellow VGA white Boot Device yellow green ASUS Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum M 2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack button BIOS FlashBack LED Clear CMOS header Pre mounted I O shield SafeSlot AURA Sync Standard RGB header Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Onboard red LED lighting accent Rear audio USB Type C connector Software Features ROG Exclusive Software RAMCac...

Page 9: ... TurboV EVO EZ update AI Charger 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 10 64 bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor 9 6 inch x 9 6 inch 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest speci...

Page 10: ...x Connectors with shared bandwidth B A C B C Configuration 1 A PCIEX16_1 x16 Configuration 1 2 B PCIEX16_2 x4 x2 PCIEX1 x1 Configuration 1 2 C M 2_1 SATA mode PCIe mode SATA6G_1 Disabled V ...

Page 11: ...sion cable 2 x SATA 6Gb s cables 1 x ROG audio USB Type C cable Miscellaneous 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M 2 Rubber Package 1 x M 2 SSD screw package 1 x M 2 Key E screw package 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 12: ...r 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: ... Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component 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...

Page 14: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 15: ...tors 1 10 6 M 2 slot 1 11 7 SATA 6GB s ports 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 13 9 USB 2 0 header 1 13 10 AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1 14 11 AURA RGB header 1 15 12 Clear CMOS header 1 16 13 COM Port header 1 17 14 Front Panel Audio header 1 17 15 M 2 slot Key E 1 18 16 S PDIF Out header 1 18 17 System Panel header 1 19 18 Q LEDs 1 20 19 FlashBack LED 1 20 ...

Page 16: ...d before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent 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 Keep the cap after installing the mot...

Page 17: ...es with Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 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 ...

Page 18: ...uency 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 to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with th...

Page 19: ...1 3 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Please refer to the following table for the recommended VGA configuration ...

Page 20: ... 1 PCIe 3 0 x16_1 x16 3 PCIe 3 0 x16_2 x4 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 ...

Page 21: ...ide the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header For water cooling kits connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A...

Page 22: ... the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If...

Page 23: ... 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 storage devices The M 2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 port when using M 2 SATA mode device M 2_2 slot supports IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately ...

Page 24: ...with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel B460 chipset The slots are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID SATA6G_1 will be disabled when M 2_1 is using a SATA mode device Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuratio...

Page 25: ...s data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately 9 USB 2 0 header The USB 2 0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s connection speed DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separatel...

Page 26: ... 500 LEDs Before you install or remove any component ensure that the 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 addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientatio...

Page 27: ...ched 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 is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherb...

Page 28: ... 1 2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5 10 seconds 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell battery ...

Page 29: ...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 13 COM Port connector The COM Serial Port connector allows you to connect a COM port module Connect the COM port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis The COM port modu...

Page 30: ...ut header allows you to connect the Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF Out module The S PDIF module is purchased separately 15 M 2 slot Key E The M 2 Wi Fi slot allows you to install an M 2 Wi Fi module E key type 2230 PCIe interface The M 2 Wi Fi module is purchased separately ...

Page 31: ... connector SPEAKER The 4 pin connector allows you to connect the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button connector PWRSW The 3 1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system ...

Page 32: ...oting process If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved 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 19 FlashBack LED The FlashBack LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the BIOS FlashBack ...

Page 33: ...re the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only DO 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...

Page 34: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 35: ...G GAMING 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 36: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 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 ...

Page 37: ...ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 38: ...ided M 2 storage device Ensure to install the bundled M 2 rubber pad before installing your 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 2 1 1 3 OPTIONAL 4 5 4 5 ...

Page 39: ...ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING 2 7 Chapter 2 The M 2 is purchased separately 6 7 8 8 ...

Page 40: ...les indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 Motherboard installation ...

Page 41: ...ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 42: ...Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Front I O connector To install front panel connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector ...

Page 43: ...ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 44: ... 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons The illustration to the left is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models The M 2 Wi Fi module and antenna are purchased separately ...

Page 45: ...with your BIOS file when you download a BIOS file for a BIOS FlashBack compatible motherboard 4 Shut down your computer 5 Press the BIOS FlashBack button for three seconds until the BIOS FlashBack LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS FlashBack function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS...

Page 46: ...Type C 10 Audio jacks We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate 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 Due to the design of the Intel chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the ...

Page 47: ...Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection A...

Page 48: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 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 ...

Page 49: ...ROG STRIX B460 G GAMING 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 50: ...n self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick...

Page 51: ...n overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup 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 y...

Page 52: ...SB 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 under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS ...

Page 53: ...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 Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that con...

Page 54: ...ile download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...

Page 55: ...lt tolerance to the entire system 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 c...

Page 56: ...3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 ...

Page 57: ... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 interferen...

Page 58: ...ce 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 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conf...

Page 59: ... 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 details see http csr asus com english article aspx id 35 India RoHS This product complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in ...

Page 60: ...erent 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 mercury containing button cell battery...

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