Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard delivers everything you need to create a well-balanced Micro ATX-based gaming PC utilizing 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. It’s ready to take on heavyweight graphics cards and neatly crams in options for the latest storage and networking standards. AI enhancements that have trickled down from higher-end counterparts add a further performance boost. As a finishing touch, futuristic aesthetics accented by customizable RGB lighting allow you to make the build uniquely yours.

Potential, Realized

Robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling features ensure exceptional performance, while AI-powered enhancements optimize network settings and improve in-game communication all to help you maximize the full potential of your rig.

Power Design

Teamed Power Stages
8+2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Alloy Chokes and Capacitors
Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

Procool Power Connector
The ASUS ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.

Digi+ Power Control
The built-in Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.

Six-Layer PCB
The PCB design quickly dissipates heat around the VRM to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Cooling

Cooler by Design
Asus ROG Strix B560 Gaming motherboard features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Intelligent Control

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio while preserving vocals at the same time. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are intelligently neutralized so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.

AI Networking
The proprietary ROG GameFirst VI utility is designed to help all users beginners, experts, and everyone in between optimize network settings to ensure smooth online gameplay. New to this generation, GameFirst VI features AI-enhanced identification and boost technology to ensure faster and smarter network optimization.

How it Works

• Identification
  GameFirst VI analyzes usage patterns and the digital signatures of your applications and compares them to a database of over 200,000 apps.
• Boost
  GameFirst VI intelligently switches application priority and adjusts bandwidth, depending on the situation. When gaming, it accelerates and prioritizes game packets to give you supersmooth online gameplay even when you’re streaming high-quality video or transferring large files.
• Visualization
  An intuitive graph provides an overview of real-time network status. Simply click on the tab to view the current bandwidth usage of each application, the geolocation status of each network connection, or an analysis of the WiFi channels.

Advanced Gaming Immersion

The latest connectivity features and audio enhancements propel Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard performance to the next level.

Storage & Memory

OPTIMEM II
ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk, enhancing memory stability and compatibility while giving memory kits higher frequency margins.

PCIE 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard features two onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available with the latest Intel processors.

Networking

WI-FI 6 (802.11 AX)
Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS Wi-Fi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of Wi-Fi 6.

INTEL 2.5 GB Ethernet
Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

Audio

ROG SUPREMEFX
Leveraging premium components together with advanced circuit layout optimizations and shielding techniques, ROG SupremeFX technology ensures pristine audio for all inputs and outputs. Front panel audio output quality is further preserved by a Savitech amplifier that’s capable of driving a diverse range of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.

AUDIO USB TYPE-C®
Dedicated onboard hardware and power filtering allow the Audio Type-C® port to pipe crystal clear sonics to 3.5mm analogue headphones or the ROG Delta headset.

Play your own style

Pair Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Customization

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
With its cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic, Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard boldly embodies the ROG spirit. The motherboard proudly displays the next-generation glitch-effect ROG logo and a Strix nameplate etched in a series of straight lines and dots. And to complement the motherboard’s classic black finish, a series of discrete customizable light effects allow you to put a personal touch on your build.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITIONASUS AURA SYNC
Asus ROG Strix Gaming motherboard deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs, as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
Asus ROG Strix B560-G Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backwards compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

DIY Friendly

M.2 Q-LATCH
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

BIOS FLASHBACK™
BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest way to update BIOS. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, and plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

Q-LEDS
Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and any problem with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
The patented ROG I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted, which further simplifies the process of installing the motherboard.

Certified Compatibility

CERTIFIED COMPATIBILITY
ROG Strix motherboards undergo an extensive certification program to ensure compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) provides a reference for identifying guaranteed-compatible components and memory.

THE ROG STRIX ECOSYSTEM AWAITS
Level up your game with ROG Strix. Enjoy complimentary aesthetics, control and compatibility across AIO coolers, cases, peripherals, and much more. ROG offers more choices than any other brand.

ROG Gives You More

ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want. To further aid system setup and performance tuning, the highly acclaimed AIDA64 utility has also been added to the mix.

Optimization

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

ADVANCED MODE
When you’re ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you’re ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

EZ MODE
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and a one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

Audio Effects

SONIC STUDIO III
ROG Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

DTS: SOUND UNBOUND dts
ROG Strix B560 motherboards are pre-loaded with the DTS® Sound Unbound™ app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By leveraging Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.

AIDA64

AIDA64 EXTREME
Asus ROG Strix B560 motherboards include a 60-day AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software, and it also provides benchmarks for measuring the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real-time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. You can also use Armoury Crate to download drivers, software and the user manual. In addition, Armoury Crate features a dedicated product registration page as well as a news feed to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

RAMCache III

RAMCache III software turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, it’s uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favourite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Specifications

CPU

Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for the CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

B560

Memory

DDR4 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 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* 11th Gen Intel® processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphics

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Only Intel® 11th processors, support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 5120 x 2880 @60Hz, others would only support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz.Please refers to www.intel.com for any updates.
*** Only Intel® 11th processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Expansion Slots

Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)
– Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
– Intel®10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode

Intel® B560 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage

Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel®11th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
– Only Intel® 11th 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)*
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* The M.2_2 share bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_2 runs at SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled
**To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

Ethernet

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Intel® Wi-Fi 6

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
(1 x Type-A)
7 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 x Type-A, 1 x audio USB Type-C®)
Front USB:
Total 7 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector(s) (suppport(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

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*”

Audio Features
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– Savitch SV3H712 AMP
– Rear audio USB Type-C® port
– Premium Japanese audio capacitors
– Audio cover
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
7 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 x Type-A, 1 x audio USB Type-C®)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
5 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)

Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 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

Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM port
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ header
1 x S/PDIF Out header

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+
– 5K Black Metallic Capacitors

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
– M.2 heatsink

ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack™ button
– BIOS FlashBack™ LED
– ProCool
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot

AURA Sync
– AURA RGB header(s)
– Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software
– RAMCache III
– ROG CPU-Z
– GameFirst VI
– Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
– Sonic Radar III
– DTS® Sound Unbound
– Overwolf
– Anti-virus software

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
-AURA Creator
– AURA Sync
– Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
– Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
– EZ update
DAEMON Tools
MyAsus
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable

Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG STRIX stickers
1 x ROG STRIX thank you card

Installation Media
1 x Support DVD

Documentation
1 x User manual

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit

Form Factor

microATX
24.4cm x 24.4cm

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