ASUS B660M-PLUS WIFI D4Â Overview
Bring durability and performance to your gaming experience with the TUF Gaming B660M-Plus WIFI D4 LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard. Designed with military-grade components to withstand high temperatures and overclocking and powered by the Intel B660 chipset, this micro-ATX motherboard supports the 12th generation Intel Core processors with the LGA 1700 socket for high-end gaming and content creation. The chipset takes full advantage of the large PCIe 5.0 data bandwidth to handle resource-heavy tasks such as 4K live streaming, 4K video editing, and gaming at high settings. Up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM, reaching speeds up to 5333 when overclocked, can be installed across four memory slots for improved multitasking performance. This motherboard supports four SATA III and two M.2 Key-M interfaces, allowing you to connect a wide array of storage drives which can be put into RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for a high performance boost to your storage capabilities. When using a processor that supports Intel integrated graphics, you can connect displays directly to the motherboard’s DisplayPort or HDMI port.
Connect peripherals such as mice and keyboards to the USB 2.0 ports while saving the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Gen 2×2 Type-C ports for transferring data from compatible devices at up to 10 Gb/s and 20 Gb/s, respectively. The TUF Gaming B660M-PLUS also features integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, providing you with a stable high-bandwidth connection needed for online gaming, 4K video streaming, and live streaming. Additionally, this motherboard features an addressable Gen 2 Aura Sync RGB lighting header and Realtek 7.1-channel Audio. This motherboard requires either Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) to take advantage of all features.
Power Design
DrMOS
The onboard VRMs feature 10+1 DRMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the 12th Gen Intel core processors demand.
Six-Layer PCB Design
Multiple PCB layers optimize heat management for critical components, providing more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
ProCool Connectors
ASUS ProCool connectors are enhanced EATX 8-Pin and 4-Pin connectors that provide extreme durability and prevent hotspots and connector failure. Compared to traditional power inputs, ASUS ProCool connectors are built to tight specifications to ensure full contact with PSU power cables. The resulting lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and connector failure.
TUF Chokes and Capacitors
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-solid power to the CPU, improving system stability while proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% wider temperature tolerance and five times longer lifespan.
Digi+ VRM
The integrated Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, optimized for ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.
Cooling
Cooler by Design
An enlarged VRM heatsink covers the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation. Additionally, TUF Gaming B660M series motherboards have flexible M.2 heatsinks to use one more M.2 slot and the keep the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
Comprehensive Fan Controls
TUF Gaming B660M series motherboards feature comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via the Fan Xpert 2+ utility or through the ASUS UEFI.
Memory and Storage
DRAM Overclocking
Improvements to race routing design provide the latest Intel processors with enhanced access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce path distance, and it adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Two PCIe 4.0 M.2
The two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to two 2280 devices and also provides NVMe SSD RAID support for high performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices and enjoy fast data transfer speeds.
Connectivity
PCIe 5.0
The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
Front USB Type-C
A full complement of USB ports supports high-end systems loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector that provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C
The TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI D4 includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port on the rear I/O panel that delivers increased bandwidth and transmission speeds of up to 20 Gb/s.
Thunderbolt 4 Support
TUF Gaming B660M series motherboards feature Thunderbolt 4 support via an on-board header. With an Intel-certified ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card installed (sold separately), the TUF GAMING B660M-PLUS WIFI D4 can also enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gb/s 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.
TUF Protection
SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS has adapted their SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
ESD Guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge. Surface-mounted TVS diodes in a dual in-line package help protect your PC from voltage spikes.
TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.
DRAM Overvoltage Protection
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 Panel
TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a lifespan that’s three times longer than traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF GAMING motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing.
Simple Configuration
M.2 Q-Latch
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the M.2 SSD, neatly eliminating the need for screws.
Removable Captive Screws
Specialized M.2 slot screws reduce the risk of dropping or losing a screw somewhere in your case during M.2 heatsink removal.
Q-LED
The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components are functioning normally during startup.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is exclusive ASUS software that gives you centralized control of supported gaming products from a single intuitive interface. Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. It also provides hardware information and control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences, Fan Xpert 2+ and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news sections to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6
The Intel Wi-Fi 6 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gb/s. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it’s optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. The included Wi-Fi antenna designed with four-way positioning enables better signal reception, and a magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
2.5Gb onboard Ethernet boosts your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage of this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos, and enjoy faster file transfers.
Gaming Audio
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This ASUS-exclusive utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio while preserving voices. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other ambient noises are removed so you can hear and be heard with perfect clarity while gaming or during calls.
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound
The premium audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound, while the electrical shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure the best quality. Additionally, the specialized audio path design separates analog and digital signal domains to significantly reduce multi-lateral interference.
DTS Audio Processing
DTS Audio Processing enhances gaming headset and speaker audio experience by reducing distortion and by providing deeper bass, so games, movies, and music sound better. It also allows you to customize audio settings.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting
Aura Sync technology allows you to connect, customize, and control lighting equipment such as RGB LEDs and light strips on the onboard RGB headers. You can choose from a variety of lighting presets that include Static, Strobing, and Color Cycle. These presets can be synchronized with Aura-capable peripherals such as keyboards, mice, monitors, and more. The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can detect the number of LEDs on a compatible device to further tailor the lighting effects.
