ASUS Prime B760M-A DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B760M-A DDR4 is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the Intel B760 chipset and Intel LGA1700 socket, making it compatible with 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. At 9.6 x 8.3 inches (24.4 x 21.1 cm), it fits standard mATX chassis while packing a well-rounded feature set suited to productive desktop builds and entry-level enthusiast systems. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The board accommodates DDR4 speeds from 2133 MHz up to 5333 MHz (OC) and supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP). ASUS OptiMem II technology refines trace routing across PCB layers to reduce signal path length and minimise crosstalk, helping to improve memory stability and frequency headroom. Storage options include two M.2 Key-M slots — both supporting 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors via PCIe 4.0 x4, delivering up to 64 Gbps per slot — alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Intel Rapid Storage Technology enables SATA RAID configurations in modes 0, 1, 5, and 10. The primary PCIe x16 slot is fed directly by the CPU at PCIe 4.0 speeds, with two additional slots available through the B760 chipset. Connectivity is handled by a Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet controller with ASUS LANGuard surge protection. The rear I/O panel provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one HDMI, one VGA, three audio jacks, and a PS/2 combo port. Front-panel headers add further USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector. Audio is handled by a Realtek HD CODEC supporting 7.1 surround sound output (with a compatible front-panel HD audio module) and 24-bit/192 kHz playback. Dedicated audio PCB layers, audio shielding, and premium capacitors are all present on the board. Cooling infrastructure includes a VRM heatsink with thermal pad, an M.2 heatsink with captive screws, and a PCH heatsink. Fan headers support both PWM and DC fans with auto-detection, and ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software enables per-header curve tuning and Auto-Tuning mode. The UEFI AMI BIOS (128 Mb Flash ROM) offers both an EZ Mode for quick setup and an Advanced Mode for granular tuning. ASUS 5X PROTECTION III features include DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+ reinforced PCIe slot, and a stainless-steel back I/O panel. Aura Sync RGB lighting is supported via onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers. The board ships with a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: – Socket: Intel LGA1700 – Chipset: Intel B760 – Form Factor: mATX (9.6 x 8.3 in / 24.4 x 21.1 cm) – Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 64 GB, up to 5333 MHz (OC), XMP supported – Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (2242/2260/2280), 4x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 – Expansion: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode, chipset), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1 mode, chipset) – Display Output: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x VGA (rear) – LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet – Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD, 24-bit/192 kHz – USB Rear: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 Type-A – USB Front Headers: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 – BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI – OS: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit – Warranty: 3 Years