ASUS ROG STRIX B660-F GAMING WIFI Quick Start Guide

Motherboard Layout

The motherboard features the Intel® B660 chipset and supports LGA1700 socket CPUs. It includes:

• CPU Socket: LGA1700
• Memory Slots: DDR5 DIMM_A1, DDR4 DIMM_A2, DDR4 DIMM_B1, DDR4 DIMM_B2 (Note: Check specific board revision for supported RAM type, typically DDR5 for this model).
• M.2 Slots: M.2_1 (SOCKET3), M.2_2 (SOCKET3), M.2_3 (SOCKET3), M.2(WIFI) for storage and Wi-Fi modules.
• PCIe Slots: PCIEX16(G5), PCIEX16(G3), PCIEX1(G3)_1, PCIEX1(G3)_2 for expansion cards.
• Power Connectors: ATX_PWR (24-pin), ATX_12V_1, ATX_12V_2 (8-pin CPU power).
• Fan Headers: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3, CHA_FAN4.
• Other Connectors: RGB_HEADER, ADD GEN2_1/2/3, PANEL (front panel connectors), AAFP (audio), T_SENSOR, TB_HEADER (Thunderbolt), USB headers (USB_E12, USB_E34, USB_56, TYPE-C), SATA ports (SATA6G_1-4), LAN, Ethernet, DIGI+ VRM, Super I/O, BIOS SPI, CLRTC.
• Dimensions: Approximately 24.4cm (9.6in) width and 30.5cm (12in) length (ATX form factor).

Step 1: Install the CPU

Carefully open the CPU socket lever on the motherboard. Align the CPU's triangular indicator with the corresponding mark on the socket. Gently place the CPU into the socket without forcing it. Close the CPU socket lever to secure the CPU.

Step 2: Install the CPU fan

Apply thermal paste to the top of the CPU if it's not pre-applied. Mount the CPU cooler onto the motherboard, ensuring it is securely fastened. Connect the CPU fan's power cable to the CPU_FAN header on the motherboard.

Step 3: Install memory modules

Open the clips on the sides of the DIMM slots. Align the notch on the memory module with the notch in the DIMM slot. Press down firmly on both ends of the memory module until it clicks into place and the clips secure it.

Step 4: Install storage devices

Install M.2 storage devices into the designated M.2 slots, securing them with screws. Install other storage devices like SATA SSDs or HDDs and connect them to the motherboard's SATA ports.

Step 5: Install expansion card(s)

Remove the appropriate expansion slot cover(s) from the computer case. Align the expansion card (e.g., graphics card) with the corresponding PCIe slot on the motherboard. Press down firmly until the card is fully seated. Secure the card to the case with screws.

Step 6: Install the system panel connector

Connect the computer case's front panel cables (power switch, reset switch, HDD LED, power LED) to the motherboard's system panel header. Also, connect the case's USB and audio headers to their respective connectors on the motherboard.

Step 7: Install ATX power connectors

Connect the main 24-pin ATX power connector from the power supply unit to the ATX_PWR header on the motherboard. Connect the 8-pin (or 4+4 pin) CPU power connector from the power supply to the ATX_12V header(s).

Step 8: Connect input/output devices

Connect your monitor to the graphics card or motherboard display output. Connect your keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals to the USB ports on the rear I/O panel. Connect network cables and audio devices as needed.

Step 9: Power on the system and install operating system and drivers

Connect the power cord and turn on the computer. Access the BIOS/UEFI setup (usually by pressing DEL or F2 during startup) to configure settings. Insert your operating system installation media (USB or DVD) and follow the on-screen prompts to install the OS. After OS installation, install all necessary motherboard drivers and utilities.

Notices

Australia statement notice: From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://www.asus.com/support/. Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For assistance, call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit http://www.asus.com/support/.

India E-waste (Management) Rules 2016: This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits the use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Regional notice for Turkey: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.