Asus ROG Strix B460-G Gaming B460 Chipset Gen 10 LGA 1200 Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix B460-G Gaming, Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel, Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4, Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max. x4) + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1, Storage and USB: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes), 1 x M.2_2 socket 3(PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), USB 8xbk, 6xfnt, Multi VGA: Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology, Onboard VGA Output Available: 1 x HDMI + 1 x DP

Overview:

ROG Strix B460-G Gaming motherboard is instantly recognizable with its classic red-and-black color scheme and futuristic cybertext markings. It's packed with all the essentials, including robust hardware and intuitive ROG software to make it ideal for gamers and builders of all levels.

Features:

All-round Performance
The robust power design and comprehensive cooling features of Strix B460-G Gaming ensure great all-round performance, and an intuitive dashboard gives you full networking control so you can harness the full potential of your build.

TEAMED POWER STAGES
Teamed power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

PROCOOL POWER CONNECTOR
The ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.

ALLOY CHOKE & CAPACITOR
Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.

COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Strix B460 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

CPU Fan Header
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers.

AIO Pump Fan Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

M.2 Heatsink
The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header
All onboard headers support auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

AI Networking
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users — beginners, experts, and everyone in between — optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

Identification
GameFirst VI analyzes your usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps. The database is regularly updated to ensure that apps are recognized.

Boost
GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth accordingly, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay — even when you're streaming high-quality video to your audience or transferring large files.

Visualization
An intuitive graph gives you an overview of the network in real-time. Simply click on the tab to view current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, and an analysis of each WiFi channel.

ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE
GameFirst VI analyzes current app usage and adjusts bandwidth accordingly to ensure smoother online experiences, even when multitasking.

GAMING FIRST MODE
Gaming First mode leverages a massive application database and an analysis of your frequently used apps to prioritize gaming network traffic. This reduces jitter and decreases ping to give you lag-free online gaming.

Network Insight
WiFi Quick Assist analyzes network information — including real-time bandwidth use — to generate a graph that provides a clear overview of current network status. When paired with a ROG router, WiFi Quick Assist lets you quickly scan your WiFi network to find the best channel; then, you can use Game Boost to prioritize gaming devices and packets.

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY
ROG Strix B460-G Gaming provides you with the latest connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and blisteringly fast file transfers. Superior audio performance gives you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the smallest audio cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

USB3.2 Gen 2x2
Reversible USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® ports provide ultrafast data transfers at speeds of up to 20 Gbps across two lanes.

DualPCIe 3.0 M.2
Two M.2 slots are available, with one supporting both SATA and PCI Express® 3.0 x4 modes, and the other supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they provide the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.

M.2 Socket with E key
Integrated with Intel® Wireless AC/AX technology, M.2 supports PCIe/USB mode to build a faster and more cost-effective WiFi and Bluetooth® 5.1 solution.

INTEL® 1G ETHERNET
ROG Strix B460-G Gaming features Intel® Gigabit Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming. Intel Ethernet controllers have a natural synergy with Intel processors and chipsets, reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for games and other tasks.

Audio USB Type-C®
A dedicated Audio USB Type-C® port on ROG Strix B460-G Gaming has an ALC S210 integrated chip that automatically determines audio signal types, while a bundled USB Type-C®-to-3.5 mm adapter ensures compatibility with various headsets and headphones.

S210
The S210 integrated chip features a headphone amplifier, analog switches for the microphone/ground, and a USB 2.0 switch.

POWER NOISE-FILTER CIRCUIT
A dedicated power noise-filter circuit helps reduce power-input noise, ensuring consistently quiet performance from any audio source.

USB TYPE-C®-TO-3.5mm JACK ADAPTER CABLE
The bundled USB Type-C®-to-3.5 mm jack adapter makes it easy to connect audio devices with a 4-position microphone/audio jack.

Supremefx
Built-in ROG SupremeFX audio technology ensures pristine audio for ROG Strix B460 series. Along with ensuring a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature, it offers two front-panel outputs driven by op amps that deliver high-quality audio to gaming headsets.

Audio cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality.

Audio-line shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

Dual OP amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you're able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility.

Premium Nichicon™ audio capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

PLAY YOUR OWN STYLE
The cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics of ROG Strix B460-G Gaming are accentuated with bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing your rig with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Undeniably ROG Strix
A distinctive ROG logo and red-and-black cybertext traverse the motherboard, giving it a classic look.

Pre-mounted I/O shield
Patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install on the motherboard.

Q-LED
Four onboard LEDs indicate power status, and any problem with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

BIOS Flashback (TM)
Users can place a BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive and simply plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack (TM) port and press a button to update the (UEFI) BIOS. Updates can made even if memory or CPU aren't present.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. For a smooth build process, refer to our list of guaranteed-compatible components.

THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS
Up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more! ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

ROG Gives You More
ROG exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

ADVANCED MODE
When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

EZ MODE
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

SONIC STUDIO III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

Sonic Studio Link
The new Sonic Studio Link allows you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any connected device.

Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Mix your voice and video game audio together using this software specifically designed for streaming applications. A variety of settings and monitoring tools give you full control over your audio mix.

App-specific Profiles
Apply customized audio settings to various applications, so that each is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

DTS:Sound Unbound
ROG Strix B460 series are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.

STEREO SOUND
Discrete left and right audio channels enable headphone or two-speaker setup.

SURROUND SOUND
Audio is split and served over multiple speaker channels - e.g., 5.1 or 7.1 - to create an enveloping experience on a single, logical plane.

SPATIAL SOUND
A virtual audio ‘sphere' effect creates astonishing 360degree immersion - with you at the center, where sounds seem to travel in all directions.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download the user manual, drivers and software. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

Ramcache III
RAMCache lll software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds. The intuitive interface displays real-time drive information, such as current read/write speeds and health status, and a Smart mode automatically caches all storage devices to maximize system resources.

Specifications:

CPU Intel Socket 1200 for 10 Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
**Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel B460
Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem
* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively
Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 1.4b
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to for any update.
Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots Intel 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
Intel B460 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel B460 Chipset :
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Optane Memory Ready
LAN Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Data Network M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- 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.
USB Ports Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s)(1 x USB Type-C)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(6 x Type-A)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s)(1 x USB Type-C)
Front USB Port ( Total 6 )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Software Features [ROG Exclusive Software]
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Overwolf
- Anti-virus software
[ASUS Exclusive Software]
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility:
-TurboV EVO, EPU, Digi+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4
- EZ update
AI Charger
WinRAR
[UEFI BIOS]
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-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(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
Onboard red LED lighting accent
Rear audio USB Type-C connector
Back I/O Ports 1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 2.0 (1 for audio USB Type-C)
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x Addressable RGB header
1 x AAFP connector
1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x M.2 Socket 3
1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x System panel connector
Accessories User's manual
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x pack of cable tie
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 xM.2 Key E screw package(s)
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
1 x ROG audio USB Type-C cable
BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Note *1 PCIEX16_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1. When PCIEX16_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX1 will be disabled. When PCIEX1 runs x1 mode, PCIEX16_2 runs x2 mode.
*2 The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 ports when using M.2 SATA mode device.