ASUS PROART B660-CREATOR D4

The ASUS ProArt B660-Creator D4 perfects the art of performance, empowering creativity and maximizing the computing power of the latest 12th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with powerful hardware and software, efficient cooling and lightning-fast connectivity.

• Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
• Comprehensive connectivity: 2.5 Gb & 1 Gb onboard Ethernet, three M.2 slots, ThunderboltTM header support, USB-C DisplayPortTM and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector with Quick Charge 4+
• Next-gen performance: 12+1 power stages rated for 50 amps, PCIe® 5.0 ready
• Optimized thermal design: A massive VRM and chipset heatsink, aluminum M.2 heatsinks, six 4-pin PWM fan headers and an AIO pump header
• ProArt gives you more: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear online communication and ProArt Creator Hub with CreationFirst for one-stop system control
• Advanced security management: USB port restriction, software blacklisting and Windows Registry protection via ASUS Control Center Express

Your Powerhouse for Creativity

ProArt B660-Creator D4 is an enhanced motherboard designed for intensive content-creation workloads like 3D rendering and 4K/8K video editing. It unleashes the performance of 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors through robust power delivery and cooling design, and its comprehensive connectivity includes onboard 2.5 Gb and 1 Gb Ethernet, a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+, and DisplayPort™ via USB-C.

Comprehensive Connectivity

An array of powerful I/O ports — including 2.5 Gb and 1 Gb Ethernet ports and three M.2 slots — enables quick data transfers and extensive storage options.

• USB-C DisplayPort (DP Alt Mode)
  This USB Type-C® port delivers transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and it supports an alternate mode that provides DisplayPort™ 1.4 output for up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz. This new feature gives creators premium-grade flexibility to choose between high-speed data or an additional hi-res display*.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front-Panel Connector with Quick Charge 4+
  A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector boosts Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The connector also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W with a PCIe power supply cable plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.
• Thunderbolt™ 4 Support
  ProArt B660-Creator D4 features Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an on-board header. The ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card is certified by Intel and can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable. Additionally, the card has a daisy-chain function for multiscreen connection and supports one display with up to 8K resolution . It can also provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices..
• Ultrafast M.2 Transfer Speeds
  Three M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 drives and provide NVMe® SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds.
• M.2 Q-Latch
  The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for screws.
• 2.5 Gb Ethernet
  The 2.5 Gb Ethernet port provides faster data transfers and smooth high-res video streaming.
• Intel® 1Gb Ethernet
  The Intel I219-V Ethernet chip reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfers.
• M.2 Slot (Key E)
  ProArt B660-Creator D4 features an M.2 slot (key E) which can support type 2230 WiFi/Bluetooth and Intel CNVi (integrated WiFi/BT) modules

Next-Gen Performance

With tailored CPU power delivery and support for high-performance memory, ProArt B660-Creator D4 easily handles the demands of the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that's rated for 50 amps, plus carefully selected components and memory layout optimizations for multithreaded tasks such as 3D animation and video editing.

• Teamed power stages
  12+1 power stages rated for 50 amps combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors demand.
• Digi+ Power Control
  The ASUS Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry and ensures ultra-smooth power delivery to the CPU.
• ProCool power connector
  The ASUS ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.
• Chokes & capacitors
  Premium alloy chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, providing a higher level of performance than the industry standard.
• PCIe 5.0 Ready
  The 12th Gen Intel processors bring PCIe 5.0 support to the market. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as improved signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous PCIe versions.
• DDR4 Memory
  ProArt B660-Creator D4 supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across four slots. ASUS-exclusive OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce signal distance and crosstalk, enhancing memory stability and compatibility while giving memory kits higher clock speed margins.

Optimized Cooling Design

Maintaining system stability under heavy loads is of paramount importance, so ProArt B660-Creator D4 features comprehensive cooling with large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. Integrated premium components and multiple fan headers are also vital design elements that provide the best foundation for content creation systems.

• VRM heatsinks
  Two VRM heatsinks are placed above the MOSFETs and chokes to further increase surface area for heat dissipation.
• M.2 heatsinks
  Two M.2 heatsinks cover three M.2 slots to keep M.2 SSDs at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.
• Chipset heatsink
  A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to help ensure that temperatures stay within an optimal range.
• Cooler by Design
  ProArt B660-Creator D4 features these comprehensive cooling options: icon_Multiple Temperature Sources
  1. Multiple temperature sources
     Each header can be set to monitor and react to multiple user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. All settings can be easily managed using the Fan Xpert 4 in Amoury Crate or via the UEFI.
  2. 4-pin PWM/DC fan
     Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans. icon_AIO pump
  3. AIO pump
     A dedicated PWM/DC header provides power to self-contained water-cooling setups.
  4. Smart fan protection
     A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from excessive heat and voltages..

Perfect for Content Creation

ProArt exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive system monitoring, audio and networking enhancements that enable a smoother workflow.

ASUS Control Center Express software offers advanced security management functions to protect the system and confidential data.

• USB port management
  Enable or disable USB ports or set them to Read Only to prevent data leaks.
• Software blacklist
  For added security, a software blacklist is available to help identify high-risk applications.
• Registry editor enabled/disabled
  Remotely disable the Registry Editor on client devices to prevent unauthorized changes to system configurations.

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Make and Model	Asus ASUS PROART B660-CREATOR D4 Motherboard
CPU Support	Intel®Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel® B660
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/5066(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC) /4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC) /3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II *Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
Graphics	1 x HDMI® port** 1 x Type-C port supports DisplayPort output*** 1 x DP IN that will have output through Type-C port * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. **** Output at the USB Type-C® ports left under RJ45 ports requires a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable. VGA resolution support depends on graphic cards' resolution.
Expansion Slots	Intel® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot Intel® B660 Chipset* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot. ** PCIe X1 shares bandwidth with M.2_2. PCIe X1 will be disable when M.2_2 runs at PCIe x4 mode by manually enabled.
Storage	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Intel® B660 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)*** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe X1 and WiFi Key E. M.2_2 will run at PCI 3.0 x2 mode either a device is detected at PCIe x1 or WiFi Key E slot.
Ethernet	1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	M.2 slot only (Key E, PCIe)* *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB Ports	Rear USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (shared with DisplayPort graphic output) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with 60W PD/QC4+) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB Type-C® port supports USB 3.2 Gen2 and DisplayPort output 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort (Input only) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with 60W PD/QC4+) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header
Special Features	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Flexible M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield AURA Sync - AURA RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility EPU DIGI+ VRM Turbo app ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported - ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) ProArt Creator Hub CreationFirst Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Operating System	Windows®11 64-bit, Windows®10 64-bit
BIOS	128 Mb
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
Dimensions	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Weight	N/A

• Asus Motherboard
• Cables
• 1 x DisplayPort cable
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Miscellaneous
• 3 x M.2 Rubber Packages
• 1 x Q-connector
• Installation Media
• 1 x Support DVD
• Documentation
• 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
• 1 x User guide