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ASRock

ASRock B560M STEEL LEGEND Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KDZT-33K7W

Micro-ATX board for LGA 1200 CPUs with dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0 x16, 2.5 GbE LAN and 7.1-channel audio

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel B560
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen CPUs and 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen
  • Dual channel architecture with four 288-pin slots for up to 128GB capacity
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot plus Hyper M.2 socket up to 64 Gb/s with 11th Gen
  • 5Gbps Dragon LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 channel audio

Socket and chipset

The ASRock B560M STEEL LEGEND is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel B560 chipset for LGA 1200 processors. It supports both 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs and includes Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 support for automatic frequency scaling. Dual channel DDR4 memory runs up to 4800+(OC) with 11th Gen chips or 4666+(OC) with 10th Gen chips across four 288 pin slots for a maximum of 128GB.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that your processor is a 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core model in the LGA 1200 package before ordering. Confirm your DDR4 modules are non-ECC un-buffered DIMMs to match the board's memory controller requirements. Check whether your chosen M.2 device uses the PCIe or SATA protocol, because a SATA-type M.2 drive installed in the second M.2 socket will disable one of the six SATA3 6.0Gb/s ports.

Bundled connectivity and expansion

The board provides one PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot with 15µ gold contacts and two PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots for add-in cards. A Hyper M.2 socket accepts M Key 2242, 2260 or 2280 PCIe modules at up to Gen4 x4 64 Gb/s with 11th Gen CPUs or Gen3 x4 32 Gb/s with 10th Gen CPUs. A second M.2 Key E socket supports 2230 WiFi/BT modules with Intel CNVi. Onboard 2.5Gbps LAN uses the Dragon RTL8125BG controller and 7.1 channel audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameB560M STEEL LEGEND
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel B560
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s*
* If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
Optane memory supportYes
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Additional slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 × 8-pin 12 V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
In the box
In the boxAccessories:
Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
2 x SATA Data Cables
3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what must I source separately?

The board ships with the micro-ATX motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables and documentation. You still need a LGA 1200 processor, DDR4 modules, storage drives, a compatible power supply, case and CPU cooler.

Which memory speed should I target for an 11th Gen Core CPU?

An 11th Gen Core i9, i7 or i5 runs DDR4 at 3200 natively and can be overclocked to 4800+(OC); 10th Gen CPUs reach 4666+(OC). Choose a kit rated for your target speed and enable the XMP profile in BIOS.

What does the 2.5 Gbps LAN figure mean in daily use?

The Dragon RTL8125BG controller delivers up to 2.5 Gbps wired throughput, so large file transfers and low-latency gaming benefit when your router, switch and cabling also support 2.5 GbE or faster.

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