ASUS TUF GAMING B460M-PLUS (WI-FI) Motherboard

Intel® B460 (LGA 1200) micro ATX gaming motherboard with dual M.2, 8 power stages, Intel® WiFi 6, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and Aura Sync RGB Lighting

DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.

TUF Gaming B460M-PLUS (Wi-Fi) distills essential elements of the latest Intel® platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE

With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest Intel® CPUs, plus support for faster memory and storage, TUF Gaming B460M-PLUS (Wi-Fi) is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

TUF COMPONENTS

TUF CHOKES

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS

Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

Digi+ VRM

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

EASY PC DIY

TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want —even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

COOLER BY DESIGN

VRM HEATSINK

A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.

THERMAL PAD

High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

M.2 HEATSINK

The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS

TUF Gaming B460M-PLUS (Wi-Fi) features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

DUAL PCIE 3.0 M.2

Dual M.2 slots support data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps on the x4 PCI Express® 3.0 bandwidth, making it perfect for OS or application drives for quicker boot-up and app load times.

ASUS OPTIMEM

Revisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

USB 3.2 GEN 1

Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a rear-panel USB Type-A connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.

Build with confidence

TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

TUF PROTECTION

SafeSlot Core+

SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.

ESD guards

ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.

TUF LANGuard

TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

DRAM overvoltage protection

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-steel back I/O panel

TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

Intel® WiFi 6 AX200

The Intel® WiFi 6 AX200 module is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps. Perhaps more importantly for power users, it's optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

Realtek S1200A

HIGH-DEFINITION AUDIO

Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound.

EXCLUSIVE S1200A CODEC

ASUS-exclusive codec delivers an expansive soundstage and dynamic sound.

AUDIO SHIELDING

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

ignal-to-noise ratio

PRISTINE AUDIO

The unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek for TUF Gaming B460 series motherboards features an unprecedented 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line out and a 103dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality.

DTS®Custom for gaming headsets

Hone your battle skills with exclusive DTS® Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets ― Aerial, Soundscape, and Tactical ― for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game.

AERIAL MODE

Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead — perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy and sports titles!

SOUNDSCAPE MODE

The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action and horror games — your ears will put you in the center of the action!

TACTICAL MODE

Shhh — is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect and locate every footstep!

Outshine the Competition

A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

The addressable Gen 2 RGB header is 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 header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

SPECIFICATION

CPU

• Intel® Socket 1200 for 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 CPU support list
• **Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

• Intel® B460

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem
• * 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  

Graphic

• Integrated Graphics Processor
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 **
• 1 x HDMI 1.4b
• 1 x DVI-D
• *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
• **Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any update.

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

• Intel® 10th Gen Processors
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
• Intel® B460 Chipset
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage

• Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel® B460 Chipset :
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
• Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
• Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *2

LAN

• Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet

Wireless Data Network

• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
• Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
• Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
• Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
• Supports PCIe interface

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth v5.1*
• *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

Audio

Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC *

• Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-recording, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback

Audio Feature :

• Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets.
• Audio cover
• Audio Shielding
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Premium Japanese audio capacitors
• * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

USB Ports

• Rear USB Port ( Total 6 )
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
• Front USB Port ( Total 6 )
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
• 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
• Aura Creator
• Aura Sync
• AI Suite 3
• Performance And Power Saving Utility
• TurboV EVO
• EPU
• Digi+ VRM
• Fan Xpert 2+
• EZ update
• AI Charger
• ASUS Turbo LAN
• DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets
• Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
• WinRAR
• UEFI BIOS
• ASUS EZ DIY
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 3
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

ASUS Special Features

• ASUS TUF PROTECTION
• ASUS DIGI+ VRM
• ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• ASUS ESD Guards
• TUF LANGuard
• ASUS Overvoltage Protection
• SafeSlot Core+
• ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• ASUS Q-Design
• ASUS Q-DIMM
• ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• ASUS Q-Slot
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• Aluminum M.2 heatsink
• Aluminum heatsink design
• AURA Sync
• Standard RGB header(s)
• Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 1 x DVI
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 2 x USB 2.0
• 3 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
• 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
• 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
• 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
• 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
• 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
• 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
• 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
• 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• 1 x COM port header

Accessories

• User's manual
• I/O Shield
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• 1 x Supporting DVD
• 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker
• 1 x TUF Certification card(s)
• 1 x Wi-Fi moving antenna
• 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
• 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)

BIOS

• 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

• WOL by PXE

Operating System

• Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• mATX Form Factor
• 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

• *1 M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_1 will be disabled.
• *2 Only the M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready.