Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
PRIME B560M-A AC
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type 
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Supports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors*
Supports Intel Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*

* Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipsets
Chipset 
Intel B560
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset 
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133*

* 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively.
* 10th Gen Intel Core i9 / i7 processors support 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported 
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*

* Actual support may vary by CPU.
* Enable RST PCIe Storage Remapping for PCH attached PCIe slots to activate Intel Optane Memory.
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16*

* Supports x4 mode.
* Enable RST PCIe Storage Remapping for PCH attached PCIe slots to activate Intel Optane Memory.
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
Intel 11th Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
- Only Intel 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs

Intel B560 Chipset :
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*

* M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_2.When M.2_2 slot is operating in SATA mode, SATA_2 will be disabled.
Intel Optane Ready
To enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset 
Realtek ALC897
Audio Channels 
7.1 Channels*

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 5
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C )
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
2 x HDMI port
1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port
Wi-Fi ports
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x LPT header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Micro ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
9.6" x 9.2"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11
Supported
Features
Features
Special Features:
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III // ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- 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
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)

Software Features:
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 2+
- EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger
DAEMON Tools
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

BIOS:
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
Windows10 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories:
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 x Vertical M.2 Key E bracket set
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
Additional Information
Date First Available
September 03, 2021