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Micro ATX board in dark grey with yellow accents, four DDR4 slots, large VRM heatsinks, reinforced PCIe slot, two M.2 shields

ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-5DEP-YY6PD

Micro ATX board for LGA 1200 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0 x16, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and 2.5 Gb Ethernet

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors* Supports Int
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • ChipsetIntel B560
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB dual-channel memory with speeds to 5000 OC
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and M.2 2280 for fast GPU and storage with 11th Gen CPUs
  • Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet provides high-speed wired networking
  • Realtek ALC887/897 audio delivers 7.1 channel surround sound

TUF Gaming B560M-PLUS LGA 1200 Micro-ATX

This motherboard fits the Intel LGA 1200 socket and supports 10th and 11th generation Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron chips. It uses the Intel B560 chipset on a Micro-ATX form factor, giving builders a compact platform for gaming or productivity systems. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of memory in dual-channel mode.

PCIe 4.0 x16 and M.2 limits with 11th Gen CPUs

The primary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the M.2_1 slot only run at PCIe 4.0 speeds when an 11th generation processor is installed; with a 10th generation CPU the M.2_1 slot is disabled and the graphics slot falls back to PCIe 3.0. A second M.2_2 slot operates through the chipset at PCIe 3.0 speeds. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide additional storage connectivity.

Straightforward Micro-ATX installation

The board mounts in any Micro-ATX compatible case using standard standoffs and a typical I/O shield. Builders must match the CPU generation to the features they need — 11th Gen for PCIe 4.0 M.2 and x16, 10th Gen for basic operation — and populate memory in the correct slots for dual-channel performance. Forgetting the 8-pin CPU power connector or using the wrong M.2 slot for the installed CPU are the most frequent setup errors.

Highlights

  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB dual-channel memory with speeds to 5000 OC
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and M.2 2280 for fast GPU and storage with 11th Gen CPUs
  • Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet provides high-speed wired networking
  • Realtek ALC887/897 audio delivers 7.1 channel surround sound

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelTUF GAMING B560M-PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 11th / 10th Gen Intel Core Processors*
Supports Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports 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.
ChipsetIntel B560
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 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 i7 / i9 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 Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16*
* Supports x4 mode.
PCI Express x11 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel 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 ReadyTo enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887/897
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Back I/O Ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan 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 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt header
Form FactorMicro ATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
FeaturesSpecial Features:
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- Digital power design with DrMOS
- Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- 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(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
Software Features:
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AURA Creator
- AURA S
Package ContentsAccessories:
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x TUF Certification card
1 x User manual

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core processor for this LGA 1200 board?

Both 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs fit the LGA 1200 socket. 11th Gen unlocks PCIe 4.0 on the primary M.2 slot and supports DDR4 up to 3200 natively; 10th Gen runs the same slot at PCIe 3.0 and tops out at DDR4 2933 without overclocking.

What does the DDR4 5000(OC) rating mean once the memory is installed?

5000 MT/s is an overclocked speed that requires a compatible 11th Gen CPU, a Z-series or B560 board with XMP support, and manual tuning in BIOS. Out of the box the board runs at 2133 MT/s; you must enable the XMP profile and may need to adjust voltage to reach 5000 MT/s stably.

How does the Intel B560 chipset limit the M.2 and PCIe 4.0 x16 slots?

The top PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the M.2_1 slot run at PCIe 4.0 x4 only with an 11th Gen processor; with a 10th Gen CPU they fall back to PCIe 3.0 and M.2_1 is disabled. The second M.2 slot (M.2_2) is wired to the B560 PCH and always operates at PCIe 3.0 x4 regardless of CPU generation.

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