ASUS Prime B560-Plus DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B560-Plus is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built around the Intel B560 chipset and designed for Intel LGA 1200 socket processors spanning both the 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron families. It measures 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm and provides a well-rounded foundation for productivity-focused desktop builds and capable DIY systems alike. On the performance side, the primary PCIe x16 slot operates at PCIe 4.0 speeds when paired with an 11th Gen processor, or falls back to PCIe 3.0 with 10th Gen CPUs. Two Key-M M.2 slots are available: M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 exclusively with 11th Gen processors (and is disabled for other CPUs), while M.2_2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the storage options, though using an SATA device in M.2_2 disables the SATA6G_2 port. Expansion is further extended by a second PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (running at x4) and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Memory support covers DDR4 non-ECC unbuffered modules in dual-channel configuration from 2133 MHz up to 4600 MHz (OC), with Intel XMP profile support and ASUS OptiMem trace routing to maintain signal integrity. Natively supported speeds vary by CPU generation and model. Connectivity is broad: the rear I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, four USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI (1.4 or 2.0 depending on CPU), D-Sub, a PS/2 combo port, and an Intel I219-V 1 Gb Ethernet port backed by ASUS LANGuard. Internal headers add a Thunderbolt 4 header and a Key-E M.2 slot for optional CNVi or PCIe Wi-Fi/Bluetooth cards. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback, audio shielding, Japanese capacitors, and a dedicated PCB layer. Thermal management uses a VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, one 4-pin CPU fan header, and three 4-pin chassis fan headers managed via Fan Xpert 2+ software. ASUS 5X Protection III encompasses DIGI+VRM, LANGuard, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core+, and stainless-steel back I/O. Aesthetics are handled by two AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers and two standard AURA RGB headers, all controllable through Armoury Crate with Aura Sync. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm - Socket: Intel LGA 1200 (10th & 11th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) - Chipset: Intel B560 - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered, up to 4600 MHz (OC), XMP support - Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 (11th Gen) / PCIe 3.0 x16 (10th Gen) - Additional Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 - M.2 Slots: 2 x Key-M (2242/2260/2280/22110); M.2_1 PCIe 4.0 x4 (11th Gen only), M.2_2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA - SATA: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s - Ethernet: Intel I219-V 1 Gb - Wireless: Via optional M.2 Key-E (CNVi / PCIe) card — not included - USB Rear: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 4 x USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD, up to 24-bit/192 kHz - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years (as stated by source)