Description
ASUS PRIME B560M‑K — Key Specs
Motherboard Model: ASUS PRIME B560M‑K
Chipset: Intel B560 (mainstream, no CPU overclocking)
Socket: Intel LGA1200 — supports 10th & 11th Gen Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processors (e.g., i5‑11400 / i7‑11700)
ASUS
Form Factor: micro‑ATX (mATX)
Star Tech
✔ Designed for everyday, gaming, and productivity builds using Intel 10th/11th Gen CPUs.
ASUS
❗ Not compatible with newer Intel CPUs (12th/13th/14th Gen) because they use the LGA1700 socket.
Reddit
🧠 CPU & Memory Support
CPU Compatibility:
11th Gen Intel Core (best for PCIe 4.0 support)
10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
ASUS
Memory:
2 × DDR4 DIMM slots (dual‑channel)
Up to ~64 GB DDR4
Speeds supported: 2133 MHz up to 5000 MHz (OC) depending on CPU & XMP (overclocked RAM speeds require compatible DDR4 modules).
ASUS
👍 Supports Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) to enable faster memory profiles.
ASUS
💾 Expansion & Storage
PCIe/Slots:
1 × PCIe 4.0/3.0 ×16 slot for graphics card (PCIe 4.0 when paired with 11th Gen CPUs; PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen).
DataBlitz
2 × PCIe 3.0 ×1 slots for other cards (Wi‑Fi, sound, etc.).
DataBlitz
Storage:
2 × M.2 slots (Key M, 2242/2260/2280):
M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 ×4 if using an 11th Gen CPU; disabled on 10th Gen for PCIe 4.0.
DataBlitz
M.2_2: PCIe 3.0 ×4 + SATA modes (may share bandwidth with SATA ports).
ASUS Download Center
6 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports.
ASUS
🖥️ Rear I/O & Connectivity
Video Outputs: (for CPUs with integrated graphics)
1 × HDMI port
1 × D‑Sub (VGA)
ASUS
USB Ports:
4 × USB 3.2 Gen1
2 × USB 2.0
ASUS
LAN:
Intel I219‑V 1 Gb Ethernet — stable wired networking.
ASUS
Audio:
Realtek ALC897 7.1‑channel HD audio with shielding & premium capacitors.
Star Tech
🛠️ Board Features
Power & Cooling:
8 power stages with durable components (alloy chokes, durable capacitors) for reliable power delivery.
ASUS
VRM and PCH heatsinks for thermal stability.
ASUS
Convenience & Extras:
RGB header (connect RGB strips).
ASUS
TPM header for security modules.
ASUS
Comprehensive cooling controls via BIOS and software.
ASUS
ASUS SafeSlot Core reinforced PCIe slot.
