ASRock
ASRock B560M STEEL LEGEND Intel motherboard
Micro-ATX board for LGA 1200 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0 x16, 2.5 GbE LAN and 7.1-channel audio
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
- Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
- ChipsetIntel B560
- Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
- Memory StandardDDR4 4800+(OC) (11th Gen Intel Core Processors support)* DDR
- Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
- DDR4 memory up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen CPUs and 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen
- Dual channel architecture with four 288-pin slots for up to 128GB capacity
- PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot plus Hyper M.2 socket up to 64 Gb/s with 11th Gen
- 5Gbps Dragon LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 channel audio
Socket and chipset
The ASRock B560M STEEL LEGEND is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel B560 chipset for LGA 1200 processors. It supports both 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs and includes Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 support for automatic frequency scaling. Dual channel DDR4 memory runs up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen chips or 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen chips across four 288 pin slots for a maximum of 128GB.
Compatibility checklist
Verify that your processor is a 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core model in the LGA 1200 package before ordering. Confirm your DDR4 modules are non-ECC un-buffered DIMMs to match the board's memory controller requirements. Check whether your chosen M.2 device uses the PCIe or SATA protocol, because a SATA-type M.2 drive installed in the second M.2 socket will disable one of the six SATA3 6.0Gb/s ports.
Bundled connectivity and expansion
The board provides one PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot with 15µ gold contacts and two PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots for add-in cards. A Hyper M.2 socket accepts M Key 2242, 2260 or 2280 PCIe modules at up to Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s with 11th Gen CPUs or Gen3 x4 32 Gb/s with 10th Gen CPUs. A second M.2 Key E socket supports 2230 WiFi/BT modules with Intel CNVi. Onboard 2.5Gbps LAN uses the Dragon RTL8125BG controller and 7.1 channel audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec.
Highlights
- Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
- DDR4 memory up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen CPUs and 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen
- Dual channel architecture with four 288-pin slots for up to 128GB capacity
- PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot plus Hyper M.2 socket up to 64 Gb/s with 11th Gen
- 5Gbps Dragon LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 channel audio
Specifications
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Model | B560M STEEL LEGEND |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| Supported CPU Technologies | Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 |
| Chipset | Intel B560 |
| Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR4) |
| Memory Standard | DDR4 4800+(OC) (11th Gen Intel Core Processors support)* DDR4 4666+(OC) (10th Gen Intel Core Processors support)* * 11th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 3200 natively; Core (i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively. * 10th Gen Intel Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 2933 natively; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 2666 natively. |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16* * Actual support may vary by CPU. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 |
| Other Slots | 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s* * If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled. |
| M.2 | 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s) (with 11th Gen Intel Core Processors) or Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with 10th Gen Intel Core Processors)* 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * M2_1 supports Intel Optane Technology (with 10th Gen Intel Core Processors). * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit. |
| Intel Optane Ready | Yes |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC897 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) |
| Onboard USB | 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x SPI TPM Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header 2 x RGB LED Headers* 2 x Addressable LED Headers** 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*** 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**** 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***** 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector) * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip. ** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip. *** The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. **** The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maxi |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) |
| Features | Unique Feature: ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 - ASRock Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20Gb/s) ASRock Super Alloy - XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink - Premium 60A Power Choke - 50A Dr.MOS - Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors) - Matte Black PCB - High Density Glass Fabric PCB 2.5G LAN ASRock Steel Slot ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) ASRock POST Status Checker (PSC) ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports) ASRock Live Update & APP Shop BIOS: - 128 MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual G |
| Package Contents | Accessories: Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield 2 x SATA Data Cables 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket |
Questions about this item
What comes in the box and what must I source separately?
The board ships with the micro-ATX motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables and documentation. You still need a LGA 1200 processor, DDR4 modules, storage drives, a compatible power supply, case and CPU cooler.
Which memory speed should I target for an 11th Gen Core CPU?
An 11th Gen Core i9, i7 or i5 runs DDR4 at 3200 natively and can be overclocked to 4800+(OC); 10th Gen CPUs reach 4666+(OC). Choose a kit rated for your target speed and enable the XMP profile in BIOS.
What does the 2.5 Gbps LAN figure mean in daily use?
The Dragon RTL8125BG controller delivers up to 2.5 Gbps wired throughput, so large file transfers and low-latency gaming benefit when your router, switch and cabling also support 2.5 GbE or faster.
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