Description

• CPU
  1. Support for 10th Generation Intel^® Core™ i9 processors/Intel^® Core™ i7 processors/Intel^® Core™ i5 processors/Intel^® Core™ i3 processors/Intel^® Pentium^® processors/Intel^® Celeron^® processors in the LGA1200 package
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU

  (Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. Intel^® B460 Express Chipset
• Memory
  1. Intel^® Core™ i9/i7 processors:
     Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  2. Intel^® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium^®/Celeron^® processors:
     Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz
  3. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  4. Dual channel memory architecture
  5. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  6. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  7. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics
  Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel^® HD Graphics support:

  1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz
     * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
  2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
     * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

  Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

• Audio
  1. Realtek^® ALC1220-VB codec
     * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  4. Support for S/PDIF Out
• LAN
  1. Intel^® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
• Wireless Communication module
  Intel^® Wi-Fi 9260

  1. Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  2. BLUETOOTH 5.0
  3. Support for 11ac 160MHz wireless standard and up to 1.73 Gbps data rate
     * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
• Expansion Slots
  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
     * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
  2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
     * The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2P_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is installed in the M2P_SB connector.
  3. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
     (All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

  Supports up to ASPM L1.2 power management protocols.

• Multi-Graphics Technology
  1. Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
• Storage Interface
  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
  3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  4. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
     * Refer to “1-7 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the PCIEX4, M.2, SATA connectors.
  5. Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready
     * System Acceleration with Intel^® Optane™ Memory enabled on the M2Q_SB connector only.

  M.2 connectors support up to ASPM L1.2 PCIe power management protocols.

• USB
  Chipset+ASMedia^® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Controller:

  1. 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

  Chipset:

  1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
  2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

  Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:

  1. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  5. 3 x system fan headers
  6. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  7. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  8. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  9. 2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  10. 1 x front panel header
  11. 1 x front panel audio header
  12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
  13. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  14. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  15. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  16. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
  17. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  18. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  2. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  3. 1 x DisplayPort
  4. 1 x HDMI port
  5. 1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  6. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
  7. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  8. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  9. 1 x RJ-45 port
  10. 6 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Water cooling flow rate detection
  5. Overheating warning
  6. Fan fail warning
  7. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
• BIOS
  1. 1 x 128 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. 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
  2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  3. Support for Q-Flash
  4. Support for Xpress Install
• Bundled Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
  2. cFosSpeed
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
• Remark
  1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.
  2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

VOID SPLIT

Shards of the Void; Borders Disappear Fusing different materials and surface textures with negative space to form a juxtaposition and showcase a stylistic effect where the boundaries between components are not clearly defined. It creates a multi-dimensional design that seemingly cuts through space and time.

Intel^® WiFi 6 802.11ac 2T2R & BT5

DisplayPort

Onboard HDMI

USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

Q-Flash Plus USB Port

Intel^® 2.5GbE LAN

Advanced Thermal Design

1. Enlarged Heatsink
2. 5 W/mK LAIRD Thermal Conductivity Pad

2* M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guards

1. NVMe PCIe Gen3 X4 & X2 M.2 Slots

AMP-UP Audio

1. ALC1220-VB Audio Codec
2. Audio Noise Guard
3. High-End Audio Capacitor
4. Audiophile Grade WIMA & Nichicon MW Capacitors

RGB FUSION 2.0

1. Addressable LED Header*2
2. RGB LED Header*2

Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs

Supports 10th Gen. Intel^® Core™ Processors

Solid Pin Power Connectors

1. 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2. 8 pin CPU Power Connector

Direct 8+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution

1. Premium Choke and Capacitor

Ultra Durable PCIe Armor

1. Running 1 x16

Q-FLASH Onboard Button

DIRECT POWER DESIGN

Direct 8+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFET

B460 AORUS PRO AC motherboard use a 8+2 phase digital PWM + Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the latest 10-core Intel® Core™ CPUs by offering incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.

Benefits of Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs

• Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses.
• Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics.

Direct Power Phase Design

AORUS PERFORMANCE

With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, the B460 AORUS is a true beast among motherboards.

Single 32GB Support

The maximum memory capacity on the B460 motherboard is 128GB. After Intel updated the memory reference code, a single slot can support up to 32GB. Therefore with populated 2 DIMM per channel on both channel, total memory capacity is 128GB, which was only available on High End Desktop (HEDT) platforms. For users who always run out of memory capacity, there is more bandwidth now for memory-intensive application such as rendering and video editing.

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Dual NVMe PCIe Gen3 M.2 Slots (x4,x2)

GIGABYTE Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system’s potential.

Pre-installed I/O Shield Armor

Durable design and easy installation

• With an integrated base plate, GIGABYTE Motherboards give users a strong foundation to build their Gaming PCs.
• With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even easier.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

Enlarged MOSFET Heatsinks

5 W/mK LAIRD Thermal Conductivity Pad

2X M.2 Thermal Guards

AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard

GIGABYTE Ultra-Efficient M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

Fan / Water Pump Connectors

Internal Temperature Sensors

Temperature Sensors

Hybrid Fan Headers

■ 5 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
■ 6 Temperature Sensors
■ All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid Fan Headers
■ Interoperable Fans and Sensors
■ Intuitive UI for Fan Control

* Different models have a different number of fan pin headers and temperature sensors. Smart Fan 5 function may vary by model.

Hybrid Fan Pin Headers

Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers—giving you absolute mastery over your PC.
All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.

New Smart Fan 5 Software

Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage preferences.
For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY

Intel 2.5GbE LAN Onboard

2X Faster than ever

Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least two times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking. It’s perfectly suit for gamers and streamer with ultimate and smooth online experience. It also backward compatible with Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet.

Smashes the GbE Barrier!

Integrated Intel^® 802.11ac Wave2 CNVi WIFI + Bluetooth 5

Intel Next-Gen Wireless solution supports 802.11ac Wave 2 function, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 1.73Gbps. Double the speed compared to the previous generation. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4x range over BT4.2 and with faster transmission.

Completed configuration with installed Intel WIFI module on chassis’ rear as shown.

Intel^® USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ Controller

Intel’s native USB 3.2 Gen2 host controller provides USB 3.2 Gen2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps .With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1 , the much improved USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

AORUS AUDIO

ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp

Photo for reference only.

ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio

The ALC1220 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec with up to 120dB SNR for crystal clear audio and features such as Smart Headphone Amp, 114dB SNR recording for precise voice chats and hardware decoding of DSD128, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

Smart Headphone Amp

Automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamics—preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.

High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors

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The AORUS motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end Nichicon audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AOURS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

AORUS STYLE

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

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Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

Sync with one click

Individual control as you wish

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its product durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find for the B460 AORUS motherboard and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.

PCIe Armor

Patented Double Locking Bracket

Solid Pin

Q-Flash Plus

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER

Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. B460 AORUS PRO AC bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

BIOS

APP Center

Easy Tune

System Information Viewer