ASUS Prime B460M-A R2.0 DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B460M-A R2.0 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel H470 chipset, designed to support both 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors via the LGA1200 socket. Whether you are putting together a compact productivity workstation or a cost-conscious home PC, this board provides a stable and feature-rich foundation without compromising on essential connectivity or build quality. Memory capacity is a standout attribute: four DIMM slots accept up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM running at speeds from 2133 MHz up to 2933 MHz in dual-channel configuration. Intel XMP profiles are supported for straightforward memory tuning, and ASUS OptiMem trace routing helps maintain signal integrity at higher frequencies. Storage flexibility is well covered. A single M.2 Key-M slot (2242/2260/2280) supports both PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes, while four SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide ample room for traditional drives. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enables RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 array configurations, and the board is Intel Optane Memory ready for caching setups. Expansion is handled by one primary PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot — operating at PCIe 4.0 x16 with 11th Gen CPUs and PCIe 3.0 x16 with 10th Gen CPUs — plus one chipset-sourced PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (electrically x4) and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Rear display outputs consist of one DVI-D port and one HDMI port (HDMI 2.0 at up to 4K/60 Hz with 11th Gen CPUs; HDMI 1.4 at up to 4K/30 Hz with 10th Gen CPUs). Connectivity on the rear panel includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, an Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet port protected by ASUS LANGuard surge circuitry, three audio jacks, and a PS/2 combo port. Internal headers add two more USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and four USB 2.0 ports. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887/897 codec delivering 7.1 surround sound output at up to 24-bit/192 kHz, backed by premium Japanese capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, and LED-illuminated trace shielding. The board carries ASUS 5X Protection III safeguards, including DIGI+ VRM digital power delivery, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core reinforced PCIe slot, LANGuard, and a stainless-steel back I/O panel. Fan control is managed through a 4-pin CPU fan header and a 4-pin chassis fan header, configurable via Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS directly. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: Intel LGA1200 - Chipset: Intel H470 - Form Factor: Micro-ATX, 244 mm x 244 mm - Memory: 4 x DIMM, DDR4 up to 128 GB, 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Non-ECC Unbuffered, Dual Channel, XMP support - Storage: 1 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA), 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - PCIe: 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Display: 1 x DVI-D, 1 x HDMI - Rear USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A - LAN: Intel I219V 1 Gb Ethernet - Audio: Realtek ALC887/897, 7.1-ch, 24-bit/192 kHz - BIOS: 192 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years