Biostar B660GTN motherboard Intel B660 LGA 1700 mini ITX

Intel B660 chipset
With the Intel® B660 chipset and the
12th generation Intel® Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3 processors
and Intel® Pentium® processors, you will
immediately be at the forefront of the battlefield,
fueled by mind-blowing power and performance.
From content creation to gaming, the Intel B660
chipset provides you with the power and
performance you need.

HD Audio
Provides high quality sound with minimal loss of
audio fidelity.

Hi-Fi Ground
BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Ground ( Golden Line ) is noiseblocking
multi-layer PCB design to isolates analog
audio signals from digital sources. Unique PCB layout
is ideal for exceptional clarity and high fidelity sound.

Hi-Fi AMP
The built-in amplifier can drive major high-end
headphones with over 100dB loads and offer wide
band-width, low noise, high slew rate and low
distortion audio source from front panel I/O. Gaming
enthusiasts can enjoy a fuller range of dynamic
sound with crisper details and less distortion.

Smart Ear
Smart EAR is a windows-based audio utility which
allows you to easily adjust system volume. With its
user-friendly GUI, you can also increase or decrease
impedance setting (Low/High Gain) to optimize your
headphone performance. You can easily enjoy highquality
and awesome sound.

Hi-Fi Cap
Hi-Fi Cap delivers low noise, low distortion, and wide
bandwidth to achieve the highest sound resolution
and sound expansion. It ensures the most realistic
sound effects to gaming enthusiasts.

HDMI 4K2K
The new 4K2K resolution enables high-definition
image display with four times the resolution of full
HD, 4K2K display is faithfully express bright, highly
detailed content that fills the entire screen with
lifelike images. Connectivity with PCs via a single
HDMI cable for displaying 4K2K data.

DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by
the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
The interface is primarily used to connect a video
source to a display device such as a computer
monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio.

DX12
DirectX 12 introduces the next version of Direct3D,
the graphics API at the heart of DirectX. Direct3D is
one of the most critical pieces of a game or game
engine, and we've redesigned it to be faster and
more efficient than ever before. Direct3D 12 enables
richer scenes, more objects, and full utilization of
modern GPU hardware.

SATAIII 6Gbps
SATAIII 6Gbps provides a higher bandwidth to
retrieve and transfer HD media. With this super
speed data transfer, SATAIII allows an incredible data
boost which is 2x faster than the SATA II.

Dual DDR4
The primary advantages of DDR4 over DDR3, include
higher module density, lower voltage requirements,
coupled with higher data transfer rate.

PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0 increases the data rate from 16GT/s to
32GT/s, which is twice as fast as PCIe 4.0. The
maximum data transfer of bandwidth for two-way
communication can reach 128GB/s. In addition,
synchronized compatible with PCIe 4.0 and previous
versions of devices.

PCIe M.2 4.0
PCIe M.2 4.0 is the latest storage interface, it delivers
the highest bandwidth and lower latency. It is 2 times
faster compared with PCIe M.2 3.0.

USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen2 is a new standard called SuperSpeed
USB 10Gbps to address increased performance and
improve data transmission speed. It is for a max data
transfer rate of 10Gbps and creates the best possible
connection between your devices.

Dr. MOS
Dr. MOS integrates driver ICs and high-side / low-side
MOSFETs into a small package to reduce switching
losses that enables superior efficiency and
performance at higher switching frequencies.

Digital PWN
Digital PWM controller is with dual-output multiphase
that faster transient performance and accurately
regulated frequency control. It can be enabled to
greatly increase system efficiency.

Super Durable Solid Caps
The best quality solid state capacitors with ultra low
ESR design, the Super Durable Solid Caps doubles
the lifespan.

Iron Slot Protection
The exclusive Iron Slot Protection can reinforce PCI-E
x16 slots to handle heavier graphics cards, prevent
bending, and extend longevity of the slot, making the
new-gen RACING Series much more robust.

Super Durable Inductor
Super Durable Inductor brings the benefits of higher
current capacity, lower energy loss and better power
stability.

Moistureproof PCB
The PCB will be oxidizing easily by damp or absorbed
moisture, and ionic migration or CAF (Conductive
Anodic Filament) will be generated. Moistureproof
PCB meets high density and high reliability
requirements for moisture proof.

M.2 Cooling Protection
M.2 heatsink features ultra-high cooling efficiency for
protecting the M.2 SSD from thermal problems,
extending the M.2 SSD lifespan for long-term usage
and stable operation. To top it off, this cooling design
makes the performance of certain M.2 (PCI-e 3.0x4)
products most efficient even under high-temperature
operating.

Super Anti-Surge Protection
BIOSTAR exclusive Anti-Surge design provides the
best protection of board and extends the product life.
Having the latest model of "Transient Voltage
Suppressor" on- board can effectively protect the
board circuit, reducing the shocks caused by ESD as
well as other damages arising from overvoltage
transients to enhance system durability.

ESD Protection
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is the major factor to
destroy the PC by electrical overstress (EOS)
condition. ESD occurred by PC users when touch any
devices connect to a PC, which may result in damage
to the motherboard or parts. ESD protection is
designed to protect the motherboard and equipment
from damage by EOS.

OC / OV / OH Protection
OC / OV / OH Protection design detects overvoltage
conditions and prevents voltage surges from
spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the
overvoltage supply to protect your system.

2.5Guard
2.5GUARD features 2.5G having higher data transfer
speeds and can strengthen electrical stability and
prevent damage from lightning strikes and electrical
surges. It's 2.5X improvement than standard
Ethernet connections.

VIVID LED DJ
New VIVID LED DJ with more customizability and
options to control multiple RGB/ARGB LED lighting
zones independently. Users can control color, speed
and brightness for different modes at ease.

UEFI BIOS
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a
brand new framework that provides a revolutionary
interface. It is a modern clear and easy-to-use
graphical user interface. The UEFI comes with a
colorful easy-understand icons leads users into the
setup layer directly.

EZ Mode
BIOSTAR EZ Mode makes everything as simple and
efficient as possible. It has an attractive easy-to-use
BIOS system interface that guides users to solve
their problems with ease. It lays out the things which
you often do in BIOS system to make the flow
smooth and seamless.

BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just
launch this tool and put the BIOS on USB pen driver
before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS
with only a few clicks without preparing an additional
floppy disk or other complicated flash utility.

A.I FAN
With A.I FAN users can ensure that their gaming PC
can maintain its performance while staying cool.
According to different cooling needs and usage
scenarios, users can control speed modes. Allows
users to have more customizability of fan modes and
automatically detects different temperatures to
make fan operate at defined speed for optimal
cooling performance. Furthermore, A.I FAN support
both PWM and DC voltage fans for more cooling
options.

LED ROCK ZONE
LED ROCK ZONE comes with the RGB 12V LED
header and Digital 5V LED header which offer more
colorful lighting options to DIY lovers. Adjusting the
color of LED and changing system colors by VIVID
LED DJ will make you fully enjoy the process of PC
modding developing your personal style.

CPU OPT
BIOSTAR offers one more fan header which is called
CPU OPT. Users can use it to connect any kind of
water coolers for a liquid cooling system. Keep your
computer stable and enjoy your machine at the
utmost potential.

BIOSTAR RGB SYNC
BISOTAR RGB SYNC is designed to create your
personalized lighting effects. Let all the RGB
peripherals and components sync together.

Debug LED
Debug LED helps you identify any issues going with
your board or hardware. When error occurs, the
corresponding LED lights will inform you on the
status of your board or hardware to shorten the test
time effectively.

A.I TP Control
A.I TP Control is designed for overclockers. It
provides a user-friendly BIOS environment that
overclockers can adjust the temperature setting to
keep your PC safe and enjoy extreme overclocking
performance.

Smart Update
Biostar Smart Update is a utility that can help users
run online update. It can download the drivers for
your motherboard from Biostar official website and
install them automatically.