ASUS Prime B560M-A DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B560M-A is a microATX motherboard built on the Intel B560 chipset and designed for Intel LGA1200-socket processors from both the 10th and 11th generations. It measures 24.4 cm x 23.4 cm, making it an excellent choice for compact mid-tower and microATX cases without sacrificing connectivity or expandability. Power delivery relies on an 8-power-stage VRM design complemented by alloy chokes and durable capacitors, providing stable power to your CPU during demanding workloads. A dedicated VRM heatsink draws heat away from the power stages, while a flexible M.2 heatsink covers both M.2 slots to prevent thermal throttling during sustained storage transfers. Four fan headers — one CPU, one CPU OPT, and two chassis — connect to ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software for fine-grained thermal control. For memory, the board supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration across standard speeds of DDR4 2133 through 3200 MHz, and overclocked profiles up to DDR4 5000 MHz (OC) via Intel XMP. ASUS OptiMem II trace-routing technology reduces crosstalk across PCB layers to improve memory signal integrity and stability. Storage options are generous: two Key-M M.2 slots (types 2242/2260/2280) and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. With an 11th Gen CPU installed, the primary M.2 slot operates at PCIe 4.0 x4 for high-throughput NVMe drives; the second M.2 slot runs PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA via the B560 chipset. The primary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 4.0 with 11th Gen CPUs or PCIe 3.0 with 10th Gen CPUs. Rear connectivity includes two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one DisplayPort, two HDMI ports, Intel I219-LM 1 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard protection, three audio jacks, a PS/2 combo port, and a vertical M.2 Key-E slot for an optional Wi-Fi module (sold separately). The onboard audio supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback, with audio shielding, dedicated PCB layers, and premium Japanese capacitors. ASUS 5X Protection III safeguards include DIGI+ VRM, enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection, ESD Guards, LANGuard, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core+ reinforcement, and stainless-steel back I/O. AURA Sync RGB lighting is supported via two AURA RGB headers and two Addressable Gen 2 headers. The UEFI BIOS (128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI) features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, and EZ Mode for simplified configuration. Software support includes Armoury Crate, AI Suite 3, TurboV EVO, and Fan Xpert 2+. Verified Specifications: — Socket: Intel LGA1200 — Chipset: Intel B560 — Form Factor: microATX, 24.4 cm x 23.4 cm — Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, Non-ECC Unbuffered, up to DDR4 5000 (OC); XMP supported — Storage: 2 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280), 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s — PCIe: 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode, chipset), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 — Rear USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C), 4 x USB 2.0 — Display: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort — Ethernet: Intel I219-LM 1 Gb — Audio: 24-bit/192 kHz, audio shielding, Japanese capacitors — BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI — Warranty: 3 Years