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The Machinist B760 GT4 is an affordable LGA1700 motherboard aimed at entry-level and mid-range processors.
The board is not an exclusive Machinist design — the actual OEM manufacturer is Wuzun, a large Chinese contract manufacturer. With minor variations, the same board is sold under numerous brands.
You can also find this board branded as: Afox B760D4-MA-V2, Xiodiao B760M-Gaming, Jginyue B760M-VDH, Azerty MB-B760-A, Koloe B760M4 Plus, and Mobo B760M4-Plus.
Specifications
| Model | Machinist B760 GT4 v1.06 |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | B760 |
| Supported Processors | Intel Core 12/13/14th Gen |
| VRM Configuration | 7+1+1 phase |
| Supported Memory | 2 x DDR4 DIMM (Dual-Channel, up to 64GB) Up to 3600 MHz (OC / XMP) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI-e x16 (Gen 4.0) |
| Storage | 3 x SATA 3.0 1 x M.2 NVME (Gen 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 NGFF / NVME (Gen 4.0 x4) |
| Fan Connectors | 1 x CPU fan (4pin) 1 x Case fan (4pin) 1 x Case fan (3pin) 2 x VRM fan (2pin) |
| PS/2 Ports | 2 (mouse + keyboard) |
| USB 3.2 Ports | 4 (+ front panel support) |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 2 (+ front panel support) |
| Network | 1 x RTL8111 (1 Gbps) 1 x M.2 Wi-Fi |
| Audio | 5.1 channel (ALC897) |
| Extra | 1 x VGA 1 x Display Port 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Super I/O | NCT5585D |
| Bios Chip | KH 25L12833F |
| TPM 2.0 header | LPC 12 Pin |
| Form Factor & Dimensions | mATX, 190 x 240 mm |
| Approximate Price |
The board comes in white and looks reasonably attractive, though not exactly premium. This aesthetic and component layout are common across many Chinese LGA1700 boards.
The board provides only two PCIe slots, both PCIe 4.0: an x16 slot (reinforced, with lanes from the CPU) and an x1 slot (lanes from the chipset).
For storage, the board offers three SATA III ports and two M.2 slots. The first M.2 slot connects directly to the CPU (PCIe 4.0) and supports NVMe drives only. The second M.2 connects through the B760 chipset (PCIe 4.0) and supports both NVMe and NGFF. Both slots are positioned above the PCIe x16 slot, so hot-running drives won’t bake the GPU.
The manufacturer claims the GT4 features two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (in addition to two Gen 1 ports), but in reality, all ports max out at 5 Gbps and are USB 3.2 Gen 1.
The power delivery system consists of 9 phases: 7 for VCore, 1 for iGPU, and 1 for VCCIO. It uses XP4064CMT MOSFETs (two per low-side switch) and XP4062CMT (one per high-side switch) from Xsemi, rated at 58A, controlled by a Richtek RT3628 PWM controller. VCCSA and DDR4 memory slot power use a simpler single-phase design with SM4378/SM4364 MOSFET arrays from Sinopower. Both rows of MOSFETs are covered by small heatsinks, next to which sit two 2-pin connectors intended for VRM cooling fans (present only on the Machinist variant of the board).
The manufacturer does not specify a maximum CPU TDP, but based on our testing, I would recommend capping the Power Limit at 120–130W to keep VRM temperatures in a comfortable range.
Otherwise, the Machinist B760 GT4 doesn’t stand out from the many other budget Chinese boards. It uses standard networking and audio chips, the audio circuit lacks filtering capacitors, and the CPU power sensor significantly overreports power consumption. A minor disappointment is that the small POST LED indicator is not populated on the Machinist version, though this may change in a future revision.
BIOS Capabilities
The board runs a typical Chinese UEFI with a graphical interface. Unfortunately, the firmware is not the board’s strongest point. Navigating the menus is cumbersome, there are numerous dead settings and several options that simply don’t belong on a B760 chipset. It appears the manufacturer uses a single firmware template across multiple chipsets and doesn’t bother tailoring it to specific models.
That said, all the core functionality is accessible: memory frequency, primary and secondary timing control, Gear Mode selection, XMP profile support, and memory voltage adjustment (for memory voltage changes to take effect without an XMP profile, values must be set for both memory voltage VDDQ and voltage VPP). For K-series processors, voltage control is available; for non-K CPUs, you can still adjust Power Limits, toggle E-cores, tweak AVX offsets, and access other standard functions. ReBAR and Restore on AC Power Loss are also present, and the Smart Fan implementation covers both 4-pin headers (3-pin and 2-pin connectors are not controlled).
We are currently looking for an original firmware dump for the B760 GT4. If you have one and are willing to share, please contact us. You could help a lot of board owners.
How to Flash the BIOS
- You will need a USB flash drive formatted as FAT32.
- Download the desired BIOS, extract the archive, locate «EFI» folder and copy it to the root of the flash drive.
- Restart the system and press F11 during boot.
- In the «Select Boot Device» menu, select your flash drive.
- The update will begin automatically. No action is required — simply wait for the green «FPT Operation Successful» message to appear.
- The BIOS has been flashed. Restart the system to finish. After flashing, it is recommended to reset all settings to defaults.
Alternative flashing methods: FPT v16 and AFUDOS / AFUWIN.
| BIOS version & date | Notes & Link |
|---|---|
| MARTEN B760M4-Plus Date: 12/19/2023 18:32:01 | BIOS for Marten B760M4-PLUS V1.07. Sent by a subscriber, untested [Download] |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a manual available, maybe a PDF?
The official Machinist manual can be downloaded here.
What is the best CPU recommended for this board?
Core i5-12600 / i5-13500 / i5-14500 and similar models.
Is any CPU overclocking possible?
No. Multiplier overclocking is not available on the B760 chipset, and the board lacks an external clock generator for BCLK overclocking.
Where is the BIOS chip located?
Next to the front panel header. The chip is easily accessible via a programmer clip.
How do I connect the front panel?
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