Gigabyte B660 Aorus Master DDR5 ATX Motherboard

Motherboard Chipset – Intel B660 Express

CPU Socket – LGA1700

Max Memory Slots – 4

Max Memory Support –128 GB

Motherboard Form Factor – ATX

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ABOUT Gigabyte B660 Aorus Master DDR5
The Gigabyte B660 Aorus Master DDR5 ATX Motherboard features the latest DDR5 architecture and XMP 3.0 capability. The new DDR5 memory technology brings 50% more bandwidth to the platform and significantly increases system performance by implementing unallocated native DDR5 voltage, and Xtreme memory routing. Apart from hardware upgrades, the user-friendly UI offers full functionality to overclock higher with exclusive DDR5 tuning capability.

Gigabyte’s B660 Series motherboard un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, chipset, SSD stability, and low temperatures under full-load applications and gaming. It lets you experience the ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds with the next-generation network, storage, and WiFi connectivity.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable stands out for its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. Gigabyte motherboards use the best components and reinforce each slot to make them solid yet durable.

Intel B660 AORUS Master Motherboard comes with 16*+1+1 Twin Hybrid Phase Digital VRM Design, DDR5 XTREME Memory Design, Fully Covered Thermal Design, 3 x PCIe 4.0*/3.0 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guard, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6 802.11ax, 120dB Hi-Res Audio with WIMA, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, RGB Fusion 2.0, Q-Flash Plus

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model B660 AORUS MASTER DDR5
CPU 1. LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors*
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel B660 Express Chipset
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
Memory 1. Support for DDR5 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) /4800/4000 MHz memory modules
2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
3. Dual-channel memory architecture
4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
BIOS 1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
2. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Multi-Graphics Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire and 2-Way AMD CrossFire technologies
Audio 1. Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots 1. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slots, running at x 16 (PCI-E x 16)
(The PCI-E x 16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)
2. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slots, running at x 4 (PCI-E x 4)
* The PCI-E x 4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2M_SB connector. The PCI-E x 4 slots become unavailable when a device is installed in the M2M_SB connector.
3. 1 x PCI Express x 16 slots, running at x1 (PCI-E x 1)
(The PCI-E x 4 and PCI-E x 1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Storage CPU:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
3. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Intel Optane Memory Ready
* System acceleration with Intel Optane Memory can only be enabled on the M.2 connectors supported by the Chipset.
Internal I/O Connectors 1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4. 1 x CPU fan header
5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
6. 4 x system fan headers
7. 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
10. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
11. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
12. 1 x front panel header
13. 1 x front panel audio header
14. 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
17. 1 x noise detection header
18. 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
19. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
20. 1 x reset button
21. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
22. 1 x reset jumper
23. 2 x temperature sensor headers
24. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors 1. 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
6. 1 x DisplayPort
7. 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
8. 1 x RJ-45 port
9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
10. 5 x audio jacks
USB Chipset:
1. 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
2. 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports are available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
1. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Wireless Communication module WIFI Module
1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
2. BLUETOOTH 5.2
3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on the environment and equipment.
Hardware Monitor 1. Voltage detection
2. Temperature detection
3. Fan speed detection
4. Water cooling flow rate detection
5. Fan fail warning
6. Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
7. Noise detection
OS 1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
Unique Feature 1. Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
@BIOS
EasyTune
Fast Boot
Game Boost
ON/OFF Charge
RGB Fusion
Smart Backup
System Information Viewer
2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
3. Support for Q-Flash
4. Support for Xpress Install
Bundled Software 1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
2. cFosSpeed
Product Dimension 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Specification: Gigabyte B660 Aorus Master DDR5 ATX Motherboard
Product Type
Motherboards

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CPU SOCKET
LGA1700

CPU PLATFORM
INTEL

Brand
Gigabyte

CHIPSET
Intel B660

MAXIMUM MEMORY
128 GB

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FORM FACTOR
ATX

IDEAL FOR GAMING
YES

WARRANTY
3 Years Warranty