Motherboard ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series specifications summary................................. vi Package contents........................................................................................................ xi Installation tools and components.....
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on Wi-Fi models. Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU CPU 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® B560 Chipset 2 x DIMM, Max.
ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series specifications summary Intel® B560 Chipset Storage M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6 Wireless & Bluetooth 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth v5.
ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.
ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series specifications summary ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound - Overwolf - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Software Features AI Suite 3 - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 - EZ update DAEMON Tools MyAsus N
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING WIFI motherboard 1 x ROG Audio USB Type-C® cable 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable 1 x Panel cable 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) Miscellaneous 1 x M.
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. AURA RGB header Clear CMOS header Front Panel Audio header S/PDIF Out header System Panel header Q-LEDs ROG STRIX B560-I GAMING Series Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-18 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket 2. DIMM slots 3. Expansion slots 4. Fan and Pump headers 5. Power connectors 6. M.2 slot 7. SATA 6Gb/s port 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 10. USB 2.0 header 11.
1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. Chapter 1 1-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. Chapter 1 A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1 You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
3. Expansion slots Chapter 1 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
4. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header. Header CPU_FAN CHA_FAN AIO_PUMP 1-8 Max.
5. Power connectors Chapter 1 These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
6. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 11th Core™ processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® B560 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. 1-10 • To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. • The M.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports Chapter 1 The SATA 6Gb/s ports allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module is purchased separately.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. Chapter 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 10. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
11. AURA Addressable Gen2 header Chapter 1 The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/ Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
12. AURA RGB header The AURA RGB header allows you to connect RGB LED strips. Chapter 1 The AURA RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-14 • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
13. Clear CMOS header Chapter 1 The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
14. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this header. Chapter 1 We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. 15. S/PDIF Out header The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) Out module.
16. System Panel header Chapter 1 The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED header (HDLED) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED.
17. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. Chapter 1 The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket.
Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.
To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis.
DIMM installation Chapter 2 2.1.
2.1.4 M.2 installation M.2_1 Socket (Top side) 1. Remove the screws from the heatsink. 2. Remove the heatsink. 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2 3. Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below: • To install a type 2280 M.2 A. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. B. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. C. Install your M.2 to the M.
• To install a type 2260 M.2 A. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. B. Install the bundled 2260 standoff to the 2260 length screw hole. C. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Chapter 2 D. Secure your M.2 using the bundled screw.
• To install a type 2242 M.2 For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit. A. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pad. B. Install the bundled standoff to the 2260 length screw hole. Chapter 2 C. Align the bigger hole on the mounting kit with the 2260 standoff and secure it with a screw. Please be careful of the thermal pad when installing the mounting kit. D. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Before installing a 2242 M.
4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink. 5. Replace the heatsink. 6. Secure the heatsink using the screws removed previously. 6 6 6 5 Chapter 2 4 The M.2 is purchased separately. M.2_2 Socket (Bottom side) For 2242 type: 1. Align the bigger hole on the mounting kit with the 2260 standoff and secure it with a screw. 2. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. 3. Secure your M.2 using the bundled screw.
For 2260, 2280 type: This step is optional and only for when you wish to install a 2280 type M.2.
Chapter 2 The M.2 is purchased separately.
2.1.5 Motherboard installation Chapter 2 1. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. 2. Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ATX power connection Chapter 2 2.1.6 Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
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2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install the front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 2.0 USB 3.
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2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS W-Fi moving antenna Chapter 2 Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. The illustration above is for reference only.
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. DisplayPort 2. Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* 3. HDMI™ port 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. USB 2.0 port 8 USB 2.0 ports 6 and 7 USB 2.0 ports E3 and E4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port C3 Intel® Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1 Audio USB Type-C® 11. Audio jacks** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
* Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF No link GREEN Linked GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection BLINKING Data activity ORANGE 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.
2.3 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: 6. a. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
BIOS Support 3 For more details on BIOS configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or SB560I.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX201 Identification of the modular components used in the assembly: Model Name: INTEL® WI-FI 6 AX201 FCC ID: PD9AX201NG This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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