ASUS EX-B560M-V5 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS EX-B560M-V5 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset and designed for LGA 1200 socket processors, supporting both 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core CPUs. It is engineered for stability-focused environments including configure-to-order systems, iCafé deployments, and professional workstations that demand long-term reliability. The board features two DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of DDR4 SDRAM, with memory speeds reaching up to DDR4 5000 MHz in overclocked mode. Storage connectivity is handled by two M.2 slots: the primary M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 for transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps, while the M.2_2 slot operates at PCIe 3.0 speeds. A full-length PCIe 4.0 slot is provided for discrete graphics cards, reinforced with ASUS SafeSlot Core+ — a stainless-steel-braced PCIe slot with strengthened PCB solder points to handle heavyweight GPU installations. Networking is powered by Realtek Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gb), protected by ASUS LANGuard hardware-level surge and anti-EMI shielding. Display outputs include HDMI and D-Sub (VGA) ports for integrated graphics use. Rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (six USB ports total), a TPM header, and a stainless-steel back panel. Power delivery is managed through an 8-pin CPU power connector with 8 power stages. A key durability feature is the luminous anti-moisture coating applied across the PCB surface, visible under ultraviolet light, which combats humidity-related corrosion in dense or crowded environments. USBGuard provides overvoltage protection rated 120% higher than standard tolerances. The UEFI BIOS includes both iCafé and Advanced Modes for straightforward configuration regardless of user experience level. Verified Specifications: • Chipset: Intel B560 • Socket: LGA 1200 • Form Factor: Micro-ATX • Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, max 64 GB, up to DDR4 5000 (OC) MHz • Storage: 2x M.2 (M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 up to 64 Gbps; M.2_2: PCIe 3.0) • Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 (SafeSlot Core+) • Networking: Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet • Display Output: HDMI, D-Sub • USB: 6 ports total, rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 • Power Connector: 8-pin • Power Stages: 8 • TPM Header: Yes • Special Coating: Anti-moisture (luminous UV) • Model Year: 2021 • Country of Origin: China