Asus ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi B560 Chipset Gen 11 / 10 LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi, Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors, Memory: Dual Channel DDR4 DIMM Slot. Max 128GB, Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 4.0, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0x1, Storage and USB: 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Rear USBx9, Front USBx7, Type-C, Onboard VGA Output Available: HDMIx1, DPx1

Overview:

ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi delivers everything you need to create a well balanced gaming PC utilizing 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. It’s ready for the latest graphics cards, storage, and networking standards, and further boosted by AI enhancements more commonly found on higher end counterparts. That performance is matched by a striking silver-white aesthetic with complementary RGB lighting to give you a build that stands out in every way.

Features:

POTENTIAL, REALIZED
Robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling features ensure exceptional performance, while AI-powered enhancements optimize network settings and improve in-game communication — all to help you maximize the full potential of your rig.

TEAMED POWER STAGES
8+2 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.

ALLOY CHOKES AND CAPACITORS
Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

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

DIGI+ POWER CONTROL
The built-in Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.

SIX-LAYER PCB
The PCB design quickly dissipates heat around the VRM to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Cooler by Design
ROG Strix B560 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are 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
Keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header
Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans

Two-way AI Noise Cancelation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are intelligently neutralized so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.

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 applications' digital signatures and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps. This database is regularly updated to ensure apps are recognized correctly.

Boost
GameFirst VI intelligent 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 the current bandwidth usage of each application, geolocation status of each network connection, and an analysis of the WIFI channels.

NETWORK INSIGHT
WIFI Quick Assist analyzes network information including real-time bandwidth use to generate a graph to give you a clear overview of current network status. On top of that, when paired with a ROG router, you can scan your WIFI network to find the best channel, as well as use Game Boost to prioritize gaming devices and packets on your network for ultrafast online speeds.

ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE
GameFirst VI takes note of what you're currently doing and adjusts bandwidth accordingly to ensure smoother online experiences, even when multitasking.

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

ADVANCED GAMING IMMERSION
The latest connectivity features and audio enhancements propel ROG Strix B560-A gaming performance to the next level.

OptiMem II
ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk, enhancing memory stability and compatibility while giving memory kits higher frequency margins.

PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi features two onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available with the latest Intel processors.

WiFi 6 (802.11 ax)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

2.5Gb ETHERNET
Onboard 2.5Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

SupremeFX
Leveraging premium components together with advanced circuit layout optimizations and shielding techniques, ROG SupremeFX technology ensures pristine audio for all inputs and outputs. Front panel audio output quality is further preserved by a Savitech amplifier that's capable of driving a diverse range of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.

Audio USB Type-C®
Dedicated onboard hardware and power filtering allow the Audio Type-C® port to pipe crystal clear sonics to 3.5mm analogue headphones or the ROG Delta headset.

S210 INTEGRATED CHIP
The S210 control chip automatically switches the port to USB 2.0 protocol or stereo audio output for your preferred Type-C to 3.5mm converter cable.

POWER NOISE-FILTER CIRCUIT
Specially-designed circuity helps reduce power-input noise to ensure consistently quiet performance from any audio source.

ROG AUDIO USB TYPE-C® CABLE
The bundled extension cable can be used to conveniently tether a USB DAC or the ROG Delta headset to the Audio Type-C® port. Alternatively, the cable can be plugged into the rear USB 3.2 Type-C port to quickly connect a high-speed drive or device.

PLAY YOUR OWN STYLE
Pair ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
A striking silver white finish and contrasting Aura-RGB-illuminated glitch-effect logo give ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WiFi a bold aesthetic that immediately catches the eye. Parallel strakes and dotted text on the aluminum I/O shroud, M.2 and PCH heatsinks echo the ROG Strix fundamentals of speed, diversity and attitude to tie the whole theme together.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION ASUS AURA SYNC
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs, as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
ROG Strix B560-A Gaming WIFI’s Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

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 drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

BIOS FLASHBACK™
BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest way to update BIOS. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, and plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

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

PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
ROG's patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard.

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our Qualified Vendor list (QVL) provides a reference for identifying guaranteed-compatible components and memory.

The ROG Strix Ecosystem Awaits
Level 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 firmware and software utilities deliver intuitive tuning options that help get the most from your gaming build. To further aid system setup and performance tuning, the highly acclaimed AIDA64 utility has also been added to the mix.

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 all the 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
ROG 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 effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any connected device.

APP-SPECIFIC PROFILES
Apply customized audio settings to various applications, so that each is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER
Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream the compiled mix.

DTS: Sound Unbound
ROG Strix B560 motherboards 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 360° immersion – with you at the center, where sounds seem to travel in all directions.

AIDA64
ROG Strix B560 motherboards include a 60-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software, and it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a 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 drivers, software and the user manual. 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 III 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.

Specifications:

CPU Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th 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 B560
Memory Max Memory Size: 128GB
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 10th Gen Intel i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
Graphics 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 1.4 / 2.0
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Only Intel 11th processors, support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 5120 x 2880 @60Hz, others would only support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz.
* Only Intel 11th processors support HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max. x4)
Intel 11th &10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)
- Intel 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
- Intel 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
Intel B560 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel 11th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs.
Intel B560 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* When M.2_2 runs at SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled
** To enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth Intel Wi-Fi 6
USB Rear USB: Total 9 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (2 x Type-A)
5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A, 1 x audio USB Type-C )
Front USB: Total 7 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) (suppport(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear audio USB Type-C port
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A, 1 x audio USB Type-C )
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Intrernal I/O Connectors Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-5 pin System Panel heade
1 x Thunderbolt header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
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 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(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
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
- EZ update
MyAsus
WinRAR
DAEMON Tools
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
Accessories Cables
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x ROG audio USB Type-C cable
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG STRIX stickers
1 x ROG STRIX thank you card
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm