PERFORMANCE
6+2+1 Phases Hybrid Power Design
Cleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU with better thermal performance ensure stability under high CPU frequencies and heavy loading.
- 6+2+1 Phases Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Solid capacitors to improve transient response and minimize oscillation
- 8-pin Solid Pin CPU Power Connector
PCIe 4.0 Design
GIGABYTE B660 Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 4.0 devices which are expected to experience twice bandwidth than the current PCIe 3.0 devices. To reach the high speed and maintain good signal integrity, GIGABYTE R&D uses the low impedance PCB to provide the maximum performance.
DDR4 XMP
Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
4 PWM/DC Fan Headers
6 Internal Temperature Sensors- High Current Support
Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
- Precision Control
Up to 6 temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
- Dual Curve Mode
Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
- Fan Stop
Fan can stop completely below users’ specified temperature point
Hybrid Cores Optimization
With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new ” CPU Upgrade ” in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.
CONNECTIVITY
2x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots
802.11ac WIFI
Intel® Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI
The onboard 802.11ac WIFI module from Intel® supports Dual Band and up to 1.73Gbps, 5x faster WIFI speed than 802.11n and also support BLUETOOTH 5.
2.5 GbE LAN
First adopter on 2.5 GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
- Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Connecting the Future – USB Type-C®
The World’s Next Universal Connector
The USB Type-C® is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.2 Gen 1 support for 5Gb/s transfer speed. Powered by the Intel® USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller, this little port provides the best USB Type-C® experience possible.
Hi-Fi Audio
High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
PERSONALIZATION
RGB FUSION 2.0
B660 motherboards feature RGB FUSION 2.0 to offer lighting effected options and customized settings with outstanding aesthetics, and able to let enthusiasts building a stylish and unique gaming PC.
* Addressable LEDs are available only on select Motherboards, external LED Strips, Addressable LED Strips are not included with Motherboard purchase.
UEFI BIOS
New User Interface
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
EasyTuneâ„¢
GIGABYTE’s EasyTuneâ„¢ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment.
System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.
ULTRA DURABLE
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don’t need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!
Solid Pin Power Connectors
B660 motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8 pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan
SPECIFICATIONS :
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* |
| L3 cache varies with CPU | |
| Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information. | |
| Chipset | Intel® B660 Express Chipset |
| Memory | Support for DDR4Â 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) /Â 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules |
| 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) | |
| Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules | |
| Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules | |
| (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: |
| 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz | |
| 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. | |
| 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| Support for up to 3 displays at the same time | |
| Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC |
| High Definition Audio | |
| 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | |
| * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. | |
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel® Wi-Fi AC 3168 (PCB rev. 1.0) |
| WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band | |
| BLUETOOTH 4.2 | |
| Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data rate | |
| Intel® Wi-Fi AC 9560 (PCB rev. 1.1) | |
| WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band | |
| BLUETOOTH 5.1 | |
| Support for 11ac 160MHz wireless standard and up to 1.73 Mbps data rate. | |
| Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. | |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 |
| (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) | |
| 1 x PCI Express x1 slot | |
| (The PCIEX1 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) | |
| Storage Interface | CPU: |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) | |
| Chipset: | |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | |
| 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. | |
| USB | Chipset: |
| 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support | |
| 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | |
| 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel | |
| Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: | |
| 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1 x CPU fan header | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x addressable LED strip header | |
| 1 x RGB LED strip header | |
| 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1 x front panel header | |
| 1 x front panel audio header | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header | |
| 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) | |
| 1 x serial port header | |
| 1 x S/PDIF Out header | |
| 1 x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1 x reset button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| ＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W. | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port | |
| 2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) | |
| 1 x D-Sub port | |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 3 x audio jacks | |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | |
| Voltage detection | |
| Temperature detection | |
| Fan speed detection | |
| Fan fail warning | |
| Fan speed control | |
| * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. | |
| BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash |
| Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS | |
| PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 | |
| Unique Features | 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 | |
| Support for Q-Flash Plus | |
| Support for Q-Flash | |
| Support for Xpress Install | |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
| Realtek® Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility | |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Support for Windows 10 64-bit | |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.5cm |
