Features

PRIME B560M-A/CSM mATX Motherboard

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime B560M-A provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.ASUS Prime B560M-A is perfect for those seeking to create a sleek, futuristic-looking build, thanks to its black and white finish and iridescent metallic nameplate and PCB cover.

 

M.2 Heatsink

Flexible M.2 heatsink takes care of two M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfer.

 

VRM Heatsink and Thermal Pads

Larger VRM heatsink and thermal pad improve heat transfer from MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

 

Cooler by Design

Prime B560 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.

 

Two M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)

Prime B560M-A offers a total of two M.2 slots, with one slot supporting data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCI Express® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

 

PCIe® 4.0 Slot

ASUS B560 motherboards are designed specifically for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs, and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.

 

ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

 

SafeSlot Core+

SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.

 

PCIe® 4.0 Slot

ASUS B560 motherboards are designed specifically for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ CPUs, and offer PCIe® 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.

 

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® port , transmission speeds up to 10 Gbps.

 

V-M.2 Slot Key E for Wi-Fi

PRIME B560M-A comes along with an vertical M.2 (Key E) slot and ASUS exclusive Wi-Fi card holder which provide you the flexibility to upgrade your networking solution by installing an M.2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.

 

Armoury Crate

 

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate allows you to easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal. The software also provides control of settings for ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and highlight to help you stay in touch with the ASUS community.

 

Outstanding Audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

 

Audio Shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

 

Separate Layer for Left and Right Tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

 

Premium Japanese Capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity

 

Q-LED

Q-LED helps you to confirm whether key parts (CPU, DRAM, Graphics Card, HDD/SSD) are functioning as normal during the startup

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Specs

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CategoryMotherboards - Intel

BrandASUS

Part NumberPRIME B560M-A/CSM

Warranty3-Year Warranty

Processor

SocketLGA1200

Memory

Memory Capacity128 GB

Max. Memory Speed5000 MHz

Max. Memory Slots4

TypeDDR4

Storage

M.2 Support2x M.2 Ports with PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA modes

M.2 Slots2

SATA Ports6

Motherboard Features

ChipsetAMD A320

AMD CrossfireYes

NVIDIA SLINo

OverclockingYes

Form FactorM-ATX

Wireless Connectivity

WiFiNo

BluetoothNo

WiFi StandardsN/A

Internal Connectors

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers2

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headers0

USB 2.0 Headers2

PCIe x16 Slots2

PCIe x4 Slots0

PCIe x1 Slots1

External I/O

USB Ports - Type A5

Audio Output2.1

Optical S/PDIFNo

BIOS Flashback ButtonNo

Lan1 Gb/s

USB Ports - Type C1

Clear CMOS ButtonNo