Asus TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 User manual

Motherboard
TUF GAMING
B760M-PLUS D4

ii
E21391
First Edition
November 2022
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 specifications summary........................................ vi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-2
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

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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information
WARNING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Swallowing can lead to chemical burns,
perforation of soft tissue, and death.
Severe burns can occur within 2 hours
of ingestion. Seek medical attention
immediately.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
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 dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this user guide.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®Core™,
Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors*
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®B760 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please
refer to CPU/Memory Support under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.
com/support/.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI®port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to
www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI®2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel®B760 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
(continued on the next page)
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x M.2 Rubber package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
Documentation 1 x TUF Certication card
1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel®B760 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
TUF LANGuard
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)*
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*
* USB_E4 and USB_EC3 can only be enabled/disabled simultaneously.
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
Back Panel I/O
Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI®port
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Internal I/O
Connectors
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
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 Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
Special Features
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow
green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
TUF GAMING CPU-Z
DTS Audio Processing
Norton 360 for Gamers
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS 128 Mb ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows®11, Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor mATX 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 specifications.
• For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your
motherboard, please scan the QR code below:

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TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS D4
Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• 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 components.
• The pin denitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the
location of the header/jumper/connector.
• For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below:
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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen Intel®Core™
Processors & 12th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR4 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and one PCIe 4.0 x1 network cards,
SCSI cards or other cards that comply with the PCI Express specication.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
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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)
1st
DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DIGI+
VRM
AIO_PUMP
CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
COM_DEBUG CHA_FAN2CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3
TB_HEADER
RGB_HEADER
ADD GEN 2_1
PANEL
AAFP
CLRTC
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4
SATA6G_3
128Mb
BIOS
ATX_12V_1
ATX_12V_2
ATX_PWR
U32G1_E12
U32G1_EC3
BATTERY
LAN_U32G2_34
HDMI_DP
ASM
1074
RTL
Ethernet
Super
I/O
PCIEX1(G4)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
2280 2260 2242
AURA
228022602242
PCIEX16(G4)
PCIEX16(G5)
USB_11E4USB_78
24.4cm(9.6in)
24.4cm(9.6in)
Intel®
B760
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
4.0 X4 X
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
4.0 X4 X
CPU
DRAM
VGA
BOOT
Audio
CODEC
ADD GEN 2_3
ADD GEN 2_2
LGA1700
AUDIO
U32G2X2_C1
U2_56
U32G2_E56
U32G1_9
9
8
6
7
5
17
41216 11 1314
3
5 16 24
7 154
411
10
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen Intel®Core™
Processors & 12th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR4 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and one PCIe 4.0 x1 network cards,
SCSI cards or other cards that comply with the PCI Express specication.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
Header Max.
Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control
CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A
CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled A
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed -
5. Power connectors
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The
power supply plugs are designed to t in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power
or above to ensure the system stability.
6. M.2 slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel®B760 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via SATA cables.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®Front Panel connector
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®connector allows you to connect a USB
3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®
port on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®connector provides
data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®module is purchased separately.
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 speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
NC
NC
CC1
VBUS
RX1-
RX1+
GND
TX1-
TX1+
VBUS
VBUS
TX2+
TX2-
GND
RX2+
RX2-
GND
D-
D+
CC2
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
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10. USB 2.0 headers
The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect USB modules for
additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data
transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
11. Addressable Gen 2 headers
The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect individually addressable
RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/
Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this
board can handle a combined maximum of 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 orientation, and the 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.
12. Aura RGB header
The Aura RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips.
The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m.
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.
• 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 orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
• The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.
• The LED strip is purchased separately.
13. Clear CMOS header
The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup
parameters.
USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P11- USB_P11+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_E4-
USB_E4+
GND
PIN 1
ADD_GEN 2
+5V
Data
Ground
PIN 1
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
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To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Short-circuit pin 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 and short the two
pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button
cell battery.
14. 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-denition front panel audio
module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition
audio capability.
15. System Panel header
This header supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System Power LED header (PLED)
The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow you to connect the
System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when
the system is connected to a power source, or when you
turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in
sleep mode.
• Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage
Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage
device or storage device add-on card.
• System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER)
The 4-pin header 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 header (PWRSW)
The 2-pin header 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 settings).
• Reset button header (RESET)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the
reset button to reboot the system.
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
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• Chassis intrusion header (CHASSIS)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted intrusion detection
sensor or switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal
to the header when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is then
generated as a chassis intrusion event.
16. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
The Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header allows you to connect an
add-on card that supports Intel®’s Thunderbolt™ Technology or
USB4®function.
• The add-on card is purchased separately.
• Please visit the ofcial website of your purchased
add-on card for more details on compatibility.
The add-on card can only be used when installed to the
PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your add-on card to
the PCIEX16(G4) slot.
17. Q-LEDs
The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the
motherboard booting 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.
PIN 1
FORCE_PWR
CIO_PLUG_EVENT
SLP_S3# SLP_S5#
GND
RTD3_SW
I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE#
TB_HEADER
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
8910 11 12 13
5431 2 6 7
9
1. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device.
2. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connects to
a USB 3.2 Gen 1 device.
4. 2.5Gb 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 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection
ORANGE 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps /
10 Mbps connection
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked
BLINKING Data activity
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
Ethernet port
5. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel,
5.1 channel, or 7.1 channel audio conguration.
7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
8. HDMI®port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These Universal Serial Bus
3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (up to 20Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus 3.2
(USB 3.2) port is for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®devices.
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11. Optical S/PDIF out port. This port allows you to connect your PC to amplied
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 congurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue
(Rear panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
Lime
(Rear panel) Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink
(Rear panel) - - - -
Black
(Rear panel) - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Orange
(Rear panel) - - Center/ Subwoofer
Center/
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen
Intel®Core™ Processors &12th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and
Celeron®Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for 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 after releasing it may
cause the load lever to spring
back and cause damage to your
motherboard.
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Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before locking the lever
latch under the retention tab. Failure to do so may cause damages to your system when
installing the cooling system.
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