Gigabyte B660M Aorus Pro DDR4 Motherboard

The Gigabyte B660M Aorus Pro D4 Motherboard supports Intel LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory, 2 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 10 x rear USB ports, 4 x front panel USB headers, Intel I225V 2.5GB Ethernet, Realtek ALC897 HD audio codec and a micro-ATX motherboard form factor.

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Features

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B660M Aorus Pro DDR4

Intel® B660 AORUS Motherboard with 12*+1+1 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital VRM Design, Fully Covered Thermal Design , 2 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 with Thermal Guard, Intel® 2.5GbE LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, RGB FUSION 2.0, Q-Flash Plus

• Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• 12*+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS
• Shielded Memory Routing for Better Memory Overclocking
• Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
• Blazing Fast Intel® 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
• Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
• SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® delivers up to 20Gb/s transfer speeds
• Pre-installed IO Shield for easy and quick installation
• RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

Performance Unleashed

Rule supreme with the B660 AORUS gaming motherboards. The new king of gaming platform continues the legendary AORUS bloodline with the most robust power delivery and dominant thermal design, glorified with the complete memory overclocking technology to crown your PC with the best Alder Lake's performance in all its gaming glory.

Unparalleled Performance

With technology moving so fast, GIGABYTE still keep up with the latest trends and provide our customers with advanced features and latest technology. GIGABYTE B660 Series motherboards come with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimize performance for gaming.​

Twin Hybrid VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and performance of Intel new generation CPU, GIGABYTE B660 equips the best VRM design we’ve ever built with the highest quality components.

• 12 VCORE Twin Phases - 60A DrMOS

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

• 1 VCCGT Phase - 50A DrMOS

For CPU integrated GPU performance

• 1 VCCAUX Phase - Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCle & Memory controller
*6+6 phases parallel power design

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 5333MHz and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5333MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activate d and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module.

Shielded Memory Routing

All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

DDR4 XMP - Single 32GB Support

The maximum memory capacity on the B660 motherboard is 128GB. After Intel updated the memory reference code, a single slot can support up to 32GB. Therefore with populated 2 DIMM per channel on both channel, total memory capacity is 128GB, which was only available on High End Desktop (HEDT) platforms. For users who always run out of memory capacity, there is more bandwidth now for memory-intensive application such as rendering and video editing.

• Faster Speed
• 32GB Capacity
• Multi-Tasking
• RAM Intensive
• Quick Response
• Lower Usage

Dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2

GIGABYTE B660 Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

Hybrid Cores Optimization

With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.

Gaming

• Deactivate all E-Core
• Zero compromise on gaming performance
• Up to 20% lower CPU package power
• Up to 5°C lower CPU temperature

Max Performance

• Activate all P-Core and E-Core
• Maximize full multi-cores performance

Advanced Thermal Solution

GIGABYTE B660 Series Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming.

Thermal Design

• Fully Covered Thermal Design - High coverage MOSFET and integrated moulding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.
• 5 W/mK Thermal Pad - By using 1.5mm thicker 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat compared to traditional thermal pads in the same time.
• 2X Copper PCB - 2X Copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.
• M.2 Thermal Guard - The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

• 2X Large Surface - Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
• Real One-piece Build - TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors’ multi-piece design.
• Multi-Cut Design - TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

M.2 Thermal Guard

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

2X Copper PCB

3% Cooler by implementing 2X copper PCB Design

By adopting 2X copper on PCB inner layer, it lowers the components' temperature at least 3% by turning the PCB into a super thin PCB size copper heatsink to dissipate the heat from the components effectively, due to it’s high thermal conductivity and lower impedance.

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

Headers & Sensors

• 6 PWM/DC Fan Headers
• 6 Internal Temperature Sensors

Cooling Features

• High Current Support - Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
• Precision Control - 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
• Dual Curve Mode - Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
• Fan Stop - Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point

Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

• Improve fan curve UI
  We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.
• Slope/Stair dual graph mode
  Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.
• Manual Input
  For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.
• EZ Tuning
  Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.
• Fan curve profile
  Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.

Fan Stop

Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking.

Connectivity

GIGABYTE B660 Series Motherboards let you experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speed with next generation network, storage.

Intel 2.5GbE LAN

First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard - 2X Faster than ever

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

Hi-Fi Audio

High-End Audio Capacitors

AORUS motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analogue audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Personalization

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

RGB Fusion 2.0

With B660 Motherboard, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs.* RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB / Addressable LED light strips for their PC. Already feature filled with colours and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 on B560 Series Motherboards are now upgraded with Addressable LED support. With external Addressable LED strips*, where each LED is digitally addressable, users can experience even more patterns, styles, and illuminations.

With B660 Motherboard will support either 5v or 12v Addressable LED lighting strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.

* Addressable LEDs are available only on select Motherboards, external LED Strips, Addressable LED Strips are not included with Motherboard purchase.

• Cycle Colour
• Static
• Pulse
• Flash
• Double Flash
• Music
• Random
• Game
• Digital A
• Digital B
• Digital C

UEFI BIOS

New User Interface

All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

Changelog

List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.

My Favourites

Add constantly used items into the favourite menu for quick access.

Intuitive Load Line Curve

Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

Storage Information

Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.

Easy Tune

GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

System Information Viewer

GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behaviour; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.​

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!

Step 1. Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard

Step 2. Download and unzip motherboard compressed BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flash-drive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-Flash USB port

Step 3. Press Q-Flash Plus button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.

Solid Pin Power Connectors

AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin + 4pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power Connector Advantages

• Larger contact area for electricity
• More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
• Ultra durable and longer lifespan