ASUS EX-B660M-V5 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS EX-B660M-V5 DDR4 is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for users seeking exceptional stability and durability in a variety of environments. It’s tailored for long-lasting performance and is especially suited for iCafe owners, gaming setups, and high-demand applications. This motherboard comes with features aimed at ensuring reliability, protection, and enhanced performance for gaming, VR, and other demanding workloads.

Key Features:

Durability and Protection:

1. Luminous Anti-moisture Coating:
   • Protects the motherboard from moisture and corrosion, making it ideal for environments with high humidity (e.g., internet cafes, data centers).
   • The coating also has a luminous effect under UV light, allowing you to see where it is applied.
2. USBGuard Protection:
   • Provides 120% higher overvoltage protection for USB ports, ensuring more stable input voltages and reducing the risk of damage from power fluctuations.
3. SafeSlot Core+:
   • Reinforced PCIe slots with a stainless-steel brace to prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs or heavy usage. The entire assembly is tightly secured to the PCB to ensure better protection.
4. LANGuard:
   • 2.5X higher surge tolerance with signal-coupling technology, protecting against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and voltage surges. This ensures better and more reliable network throughput.
5. 8-pin ProCool Connector:
   • A proprietary connector that delivers 12V of power directly to the CPU for more efficient power delivery and reduced power loss, helping to improve stability.

Gaming and Performance Features:

1. Lightning Boot:
   • A feature that speeds up the BIOS boot-up process, ideal for diskless systems or cloud PCs, providing faster startup times.
2. Improved DDR4 Performance:
   • Features optimized DDR4 memory trace routing, reducing signal interference, improving bandwidth, and providing better stability for overclocking. It supports a wide range of DDR4 speeds, including overclocked frequencies up to 5333 MHz.
3. ASUS Beyond VR Ready:
   • The motherboard is designed to deliver a superior VR experience, having passed extensive VR testing (3DMark VR tests) to ensure compatibility and reliability for Virtual Reality applications.

iCafe Certification and Non-Stop Action:

1. ASUS iCafe Labs Certified:
   • The motherboard is certified by ASUS iCafe Labs, making it a great choice for iCafe owners looking to offer high-performance gaming and VR services to customers.
2. Q-LED Core:
   • Provides LED indicators during POST (Power-On Self-Test) to assist with diagnosing hardware issues quickly by lighting up in case of problems (e.g., CPU, memory, GPU, or boot device).
3. Non-stop Durability:
   • The motherboard’s overall design is focused on providing consistent performance with added protection, such as the luminous anti-moisture coating, USBGuard, and 5X Protection III.

UEFI BIOS:

• The motherboard comes with the ASUS UEFI BIOS, offering an intuitive graphical interface that simplifies system settings, including overclocking and fan controls. The BIOS also supports Lightning Boot for faster system startup.

Specifications Overview:

CPU Support:

• Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors.
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (depending on CPU model).

Chipset:

• Intel® B660 Chipset for stable and efficient performance with 12th Gen Intel processors.

Memory:

• 2 x DIMM slots, supporting up to 64GB of DDR4 memory.
• Memory speeds supported (OC): 5333 MHz, 5000 MHz, 4800 MHz, 4600 MHz, 4400 MHz, 4266 MHz, 4000 MHz, 3733 MHz, 3600 MHz, 3466 MHz, 3400 MHz, 3333 MHz, 3200 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2933 MHz, 2800 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz.
• Dual-channel architecture.
• Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support for memory overclocking.

Graphics:

• 1 x D-Sub port.
• 1 x HDMI® port supporting 4K@60Hz (HDMI 2.1).

Expansion Slots:

• 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (from Intel® 12th Gen processors).
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 (from Intel® B660 Chipset).

Storage:

• 2 x M.2 slots (Key M):
  • M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and is compatible with 2242/2260/2280 devices.
  • M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (Intel® B660 Chipset) and is compatible with 2242/2260/2280 devices.
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional storage options.
• Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for RAID 0/1/5/10 and Intel® Optane Memory.

Ethernet:

• 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port for reliable network connectivity.

USB Ports:

• Rear I/O:
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports.
• Internal:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (for an additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports).
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (for an additional 4 USB 2.0 ports).

Audio:

• Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with features like:
  • Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking.
  • Premium capacitors and audio shielding for better sound quality.
  • Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback.

Back Panel I/O:

• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports.
• 1 x D-Sub port.
• 1 x HDMI® port.
• 3 x Audio jacks.
• 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port.
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port.

Internal I/O Connectors:

• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header.
• 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header.
• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector.
• 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector.
• 2 x M.2 slots (Key M).
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header.
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers.

Special Features:

• ASUS 5X Protection III: Includes DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+, and Stainless-Steel Back I/O.
• ASUS Q-Design for easy installation (Q-DIMM, Q-Slot).
• ProCool Connector for stable power delivery.
• Lightning Boot for fast boot-up.
• Luminous anti-moisture coating and USBGuard for protection.

BIOS:

• 128 MB Flash ROM with UEFI AMI BIOS.

Form Factor:

• Micro-ATX (9.6 inches x 8.3 inches or 24.4 cm x 21.1 cm).

Warranty:

• 3 Years.

Conclusion:

The ASUS EX-B660M-V5 DDR4 is an excellent choice for gamers, iCafe owners, and enthusiasts who require durability, performance, and protection. With features like USBGuard, SafeSlot Core+, and luminous anti-moisture coating, it provides reliable protection in environments with high humidity and voltage fluctuations. It’s optimized for VR gaming, offers solid connectivity options, and includes a host of gaming and productivity features such as Lightning Boot and 5X Protection III. This motherboard delivers excellent stability and longevity for a range of users, from casual gamers to those seeking high-performance systems for business or gaming centers.