ASUS Prime B760M-A Wifi 6E CSM DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B760M-A WiFi 6E CSM is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on Intel’s B760 chipset for the LGA1700 socket, offering broad CPU compatibility across 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium and Celeron variants. It targets both PC builders and IT-managed corporate environments through ASUS’s Corporate Stable Model (CSM) program, which provides up to 36 months of product lifecycle support and a 6-month end-of-life notice — each purchase includes ASUS Control Center Express for real-time IT monitoring and management. On the memory front, the board supports DDR5 modules in dual-channel configuration, scaling up to 128 GB with speeds rated up to 7200+ MHz (OC). It is compatible with Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and includes ASUS OptiMem II for improved signal integrity. Non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 modules with Die ECC are also supported, adding an extra layer of data reliability for workstation-class tasks. Connectivity is comprehensive: two M.2 Key-M slots with PCIe 4.0 support and an included M.2 heatsink, four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and a primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for discrete graphics cards. Wireless networking is handled by a WiFi 6E module paired with Bluetooth 5.2, while wired networking uses a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller. The rear I/O provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one DisplayPort, two HDMI outputs, three audio jacks, a PS/2 combo port, and a 2.5GbE port. Internal headers include a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector, additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 expansion headers, an SPI TPM header (14-1 pin), a COM port header, an LPT header, and an S/PDIF out header — making it well suited to legacy and industrial peripherals expected in CSM deployments. Three Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and one Aura RGB header enable lighting customisation via ASUS Aura Sync. Thermal management is addressed through dedicated VRM heatsinks, a PCH heatsink, and the M.2 heatsink with captive screws, complemented by one CPU fan header, one CPU OPT fan header, and two chassis fan headers — all manageable through ASUS Fan Xpert 2+. Power savings are accessible via the built-in Power Saving mode in UEFI and Windows power plan integration. Key Verified Specifications: – Socket: LGA1700 – Chipset: Intel B760 – Form Factor: Micro-ATX – Memory: DDR5, Dual Channel, up to 128 GB, up to 7200+ MHz (OC), XMP supported – Storage: 2 x M.2 (Key M, PCIe 4.0); 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s – Expansion: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (full); 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode); 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1 mode) – Display Output: 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI – Networking: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet; WiFi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2 – Rear USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A – RGB: 3 x ARGB Gen 2 headers; 1 x Aura RGB header – Warranty: 3 Years