B660I AORUS PRO DDR4 (rev. 1.x)
Key Features
Intel® B660 Chipset
OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
THERMAL
CONNECTIVITY
PERSONALIZATION
ULTRA DURABLE
Key Feature
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Solid Pin Power
- 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 8 pin CPU Power Connector
2
Advanced Thermal Design
- Extended Heatsinks
- Multi-Layered PCH/M.2 Heatsink
- Thermal Backplate
- 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
- Integrated IO Shield
3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
4
DisplayPort
5
Onboard Display HDMI 2.0
- Supported up to 4K display @60 Hz
6
Q-Flash Plus Button
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Intel® 2.5 GbE LAN
8
WIFI 6 802.11ax
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NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot for SSD
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Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
- Running 1 x16
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Direct 8+1+1 Phase Digital Power Design
- 90A Smart Power Stage
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
- 10-Layer PCB
- 2X Copper PCB
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Support 12th Gen Intel Core™ Processor
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4*SATA 6Gb/s
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Dual Channel DDR4, 2 DIMMs
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RGB FUSION 2.0
- Addressable LED Header*1
- RGB LED Header*1
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Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® for Connecting devices
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE B660 series equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
For CPU integrated GPU performance
Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller
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 activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.
* XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module.
Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.
Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.
Single 32GB Support
The maximum memory capacity on the B660 motherboard is 64 GB. 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 64GB, 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.
PCIe 4.0 x4 M2
AORUS motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. Upgrade with the latest 2nd generation Gen4 SSD, the performance is up to 7000MB/s which is up to 2x faster than PCIe3.0 SSD.
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
1.Integrated IO Shield
2.5W/mK Thermal Pad
3.Extended Heatsinks
4.10-Layer 2X Copper PCB
5.Multi-Layered PCH & M.2 Heatsink
6.Thermal Backplate
3% Cooler by implementing
2X copper PCB Design
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 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
3 PWM/DC Fan Headers
4 Internal Temperature Sensors
Cooling Features
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High Current SupportEach fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
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Precision Control7 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
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Dual Curve ModeSlope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
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Fan StopFan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
1
Improve fan curve UI
We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for
precise
and easier fan curve
control.
2
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.
3
Manual Input
For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise
control.
4
EZ Tuning
Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and
Smart Fan 6
can quickly generate a
fan curve.
5
Fan curve profile
Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after
updating
BIOS.
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.
Intelligent Fan Control Design
First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
ㆍAdoption 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.
ㆍSupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
ㆍSupport Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
WIFI 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module
Wireless solution 802.11ax WIFI 6 with new dedicated 6GHz band,
enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
Benefit of WIFI 6
- 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*
- 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- Network efficiency increase for better user experience
HDMI 2.0 for 4K UHD Display and HDCP 2.2 supported
HDMI 2.0, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4, offers 18 Gb/s of bandwidth – nearly twice
that of the previous
generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a
native cinematic 21:9
ratio (which most movies are shot in), offering the best visual experience for viewers.
USB Type-C® Front Panel Connector
Equipped with next generation connectivity AORUS Motherboards already support the chassis of the future.
The onboard USB
Type-C® header for USB 3.2 Gen 1 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive
or charging your new mobile
device.
High Quality Onboard Audio Design
Delivers high quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
Multi-Zone Light Show Design
Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their
lifestyle. With full
RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs
which surround the
motherboard.
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Wave -
Cycle Color -
Static -
Pulse -
Flash -
Double Flash -
Music -
Random -
Game -
Digital A -
Digital B -
Digital C
Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may
vary by model.
New User Interface
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including
CPU
clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2
interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall
settings
modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
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.
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 behavior; these are the possibilities of the
System Information
Viewer.
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!
Solid Pin Power Connectors
AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin 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
* Photo for reference only.
Key Feature
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