The ASUS Prime B560M-A is a microATX motherboard designed for Intel's 10th and 11th Gen Core processors. Here are the detailed specifications:
### CPU Support:
- Supports Intel 14nm CPU.
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Support depends on CPU types).
### Chipset:
- Intel B560 Chipset.
### Memory Support:
- DDR4 5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/.../2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory.
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture.
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).
- OptiMem II.
- Memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
### Graphics:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0.
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
- Intel 11th & 10th Gen processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz.
- Only Intel 11th Gen processors support HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz; others support HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz.
### Expansion Slots:
#### Intel 11th & 10th Gen Processors:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s).
- Intel 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16.
- Intel 10th Gen processors support PCIe 3.0 x16.
#### Intel B560 Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode).
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
- Enable RST PCIe Storage Remapping for PCH attached PCIe slots to activate Intel Optane Memory.
### 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.
- Only Intel 11th Gen 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 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes).
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_2. When M.2_2 slot is operating in SATA mode, SATA_2 will be disabled.
### Ethernet:
- 1 x Intel I219-LM 1Gb Ethernet.
- ASUS LANGuard.
### Wireless & Bluetooth:
- V-M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe).
- Wi-Fi module and vertical M.2 Key E bracket set are purchased separately.
### USB:
#### Rear USB (Total 6 ports):
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C).
- 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A).
#### Front USB (Total 6 ports):
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
- 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports.
- 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port.
### Audio:
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking.
- Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback.
- Audio Shielding.
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors.
- Dedicated audio PCB layers.
- A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
### Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C).
- 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A).
- 1 x DisplayPort.
- 2 x HDMI port.
- 1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port.
- 1 x V-M.2 slot (Key E).
- 3 x Audio jacks.
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port.
### Internal I/O Connectors:
#### Fan and Cooling related:
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s).
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s).
- 2 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:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
- 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports.
- 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port.
#### Miscellaneous:
- 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s).
- 2 x AURA RGB header(s).
- 1 x Clear CMOS header.
- 1 x COM Port header.
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP).
- 1 x LPT header.
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header.
- 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin).
- 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function.
### Special Features:
- ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: DIGI+ VRM, Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, ESD Guards, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+, Stainless-Steel Back I/O.
- ASUS Q-Design: Q-DIMM, Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]), Q-Slot.
- ASUS Thermal Solution: Flexible M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsink design.
- AURA Sync: AURA RGB header(s), Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s).
### Software Features:
- ASUS Exclusive Software: Armoury Crate, AURA Creator, AURA Sync, AI Suite 3, Performance And Power Saving Utility, TurboV EVO, EPU, Digi+ VRM, Fan Xpert 2+, EZ update, ASUS CPU-Z, AI Charger, DAEMON Tools, Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version), WinRAR, UEFI BIOS.
- ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash