The ASRock B660M Pro RS is a motherboard with several unique features and technologies. It belongs to the ASRock Super Alloy series, which includes Premium Power Choke, Sapphire Black PCB, and High Density Glass Fabric PCB for enhanced durability and performance. It utilizes ASRock Intel 4-Layer Memory POOL Technology and Steel Slot design for improved memory and expansion card stability.
The motherboard also features Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink and Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) for efficient M.2 SSD cooling and fast storage performance. It includes the ASRock POST Status Checker for troubleshooting system boot issues and Full Spike Protection for safeguarding USB, audio, and LAN ports against power surges.
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is included for easy driver and software updates. The motherboard supports 13th Gen and 12th Gen Intel Core processors (LGA1700) and features Digi Power design, 8 Power Phase design, and support for Intel Hybrid Technology and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology for optimized CPU performance.
The chipset used is Intel B660, and it supports Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology with up to 128GB capacity. The BIOS is 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with various adjustment options for voltage and wake-up events support.
For graphics, it utilizes Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) and offers dual graphics output with HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports. It supports high-resolution displays up to 4K and 8K with HDCP 2.3 compliance.
The motherboard provides 7.1 CH HD Audio with Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec, LAN connectivity with Gigabit LAN and Intel I219V controller, and supports RAID configurations for SATA storage devices.
Various connectors are available, including RGB LED Headers and Addressable LED Headers for customizable lighting effects, multiple fan connectors with smart fan speed control, USB headers for additional USB ports, and Thunderbolt AIC Connector for Thunderbolt 4 expansion.
The rear panel I/O offers a range of connectivity options, including PS/2 ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, USB 2.0 ports, RJ-45 LAN port, and HD audio jacks.
The motherboard comes with software utilities such as ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), Polychrome SYNC for RGB lighting control, and XFast LAN for optimized network performance. The UEFI BIOS provides various features, including EZ Mode, Full HD UEFI, and Instant Flash for easy system configuration and updates.
It includes hardware monitoring capabilities for fan speed control, voltage monitoring, and case open detection. The motherboard is designed in the Micro ATX form factor with solid capacitors for reliable operation.
The ASRock B660M Pro RS is a feature-rich motherboard suitable for systems using 13th Gen and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, offering robust performance, expandability, and durability with various unique features and technologies.
