ASUS PRIME B360-PLUS Motherboard User Manual

June 9, 2024
Asus

PRIME B360-PLUS Motherboard

Motherboard

PRIME B360-PLUS

E13832 First Edition February 2018
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Contents
Safety information………………………………………………………………………………………… iv About this guide…………………………………………………………………………………………… iv Package contents…………………………………………………………………………………………. vi PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary ………………………………………………….. vi

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

Before you proceed ……………………………………………………………………………………. 1-1

Motherboard overview………………………………………………………………………………… 1-1

Central Processing Unit (CPU)…………………………………………………………………….. 1-8

System memory …………………………………………………………………………………………. 1-9

Chapter 2:

BIOS information

BIOS setup program …………………………………………………………………………………… 2-1

EZ Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-2

Advanced Mode………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-3

Exit menu …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-4

Appendix Notices ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A-1 ASUS contact information………………………………………………………………………….. A-4

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Safety information
Electrical safety
· To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
· When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
· Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
· Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
· Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
· If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
· Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
· Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
· To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
· Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.
· Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. · Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Italics

Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

\+ \+

Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS PRIME B360-PLUS motherboard

Cables Accessories Application DVD

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 Screws Support DVD

Documentation

User Guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary

CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics
Multi-GPU support

LGA1151 socket for 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
    ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
    Intel® B360 Chipset 4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133MHz, non- ECC, un-
    buffered memory
    Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor. ** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel®
    8th Generation 6-core or higher processors. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x 16 mode)
    1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)

    2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
    2 x PCI slots
  • The PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.
    Integrated graphics processor – Intel® HD Graphics support
    Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and D-sub ports – Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz – Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200@60Hz – Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
    Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ InsiderTM
    Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
    Maximum shared memory of 1024MB(for iGPU exclusively)
    Supports AMD® CrossFireXTM Technology

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PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary

Storage
LAN Audio
USB ASUS unique features

Intel® B360 Chipset – 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA mode & x2 PCIe mode)* – 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (x4
PCIe mode) – 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) – Intel® OptaneTM Memory Ready* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be
used. * Only the M.2_2 socket can support Intel® OptaneTM memory. Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel
high definition audio CODEC – LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated
audio trace path – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
multi-lateral interference – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard
the quality of the sensitive audio signals – Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity – Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output. Intel® B360 Chipset: – 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (2 ports at the back panel, teal blue,
Type A) – 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at the back
panel, blue, Type A) – 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
– ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage – ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges! – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit- protecting power design – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion- resistance for greater durability! – ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
ASUS OptiMem – Improved DDR4 stability
M.2 onboard – The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ – Ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU – EPU
UEFI BIOS – Most advanced options with fast response time
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PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary

ASUS unique features
ASUS quiet thermal solution Back panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors

Gaming Scenario
Audio Features – Audio that roars on the battlefield
ASUS Exclusive Features – ASUS Ai Charger – ASUS AI Suite 3 – ASUS File Transfer – ASUS PC Cleaner
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode – Featuring friendly graphics user interface – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-Slot
Quiet Thermal Design – ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ – Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat- sink & MOS Heat-sink
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) Type A ports (teal blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type A ports (blue) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB ports
(19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (PWM mode) 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode)
coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary

BIOS features
Manageability Support DVD
Operating system support Form factor

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 8.7 in. (30.5 cm x 22.1cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction

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Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

· Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
· Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
· Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

Motherboard overview

12

32

4

22.1cm(8.7in)

KBMS_USB910 EATX12V

CPU_FAN

DIGI +VRM

DVI VGA

DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR
30.5cm(12.0in)

2
CHA_FAN1

U31G1_56

Place this

HDMI

LGA1151

side towards

the rear of the

chassis

U31G2_34

1

LANGuard

LAN1_USB78

CHA_FAN2

AUDIO

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

X2

V

X

M.2_1(SOCKET3)

2280

2260

2242

16

PCIEX1_1

RTL 8111H

PRIME B360-PLUS

5

15

PCIEX16_1

16 15 14

Super I/O

PCIEX1_2

2280

2260

2242

M.2_2(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

X4

X

V

5
Intel® B360

M.2_2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5

ASM 1083
ALC 887-VD2

PCIEX16_2 PCI1

BATTERY

6
128Mb BIOS

SPDIF_OUT AAFP

PCI2 COM

USB1114

U31G1_12

CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

6

PANEL

13 12 13 11

10

9

87

Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions.

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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
· For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs.
· DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
· We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
· If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com.cn/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en for details.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is designed for 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.

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M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules.

M.2_1(SOCKET3)
2280 2260 2242
M.2_2(SOCKET3)

2280 2260 2242

· These sockets support M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. · Only the M.2_2 socket can support Intel® OptaneTM memory. · The M.2_1 socket supports data transfer speed up to 16Gb/s. · The M.2_2 socket supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s. · Only the M.2_1 socket can support SATA mode storage devices. When a device in
SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 is disabled.

Intel® B360 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

+3V_BAT GND

CLRTC
PIN 1

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

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System panel connector (20-5 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
· System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

HDD_LED+ HDD_LED-
GND Reset
+5V PLED+ PLED-

PLED+ PLEDPWR Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker

PANEL
+PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER
PIN 1
+HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply

· Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
· System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
· ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. · Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to this connector for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114) Connect a USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis- mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
· We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
· If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio].

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

+5V SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_OUT

PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) x16 (Recommended for single VGA card)

PCIe 3.0 x16_2 N/A

x16

x4

· In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.
· We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireXTM mode. · Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.

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Rear panel connectors

1

2

3 45

7

11

10

9

8

7

6

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED

Status Off

Description No link

Orange

Linked

Orange (Blinking) Data activity

Orange (Blinking Ready to wake

then steady)

up from S5 mode

Speed LED

Status OFF

Description 10Mbps connection

ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection

Activity Link Speed

LED

LED

LAN port

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration

Port
Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel)

Headset 2.1-channel
Line In
Line Out Mic In —

4.1-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Bass/Center

Bass/Center

Side Speaker Out

To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output.
7. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices.
· USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. · Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. · We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices.
9. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.
11. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.
DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / CoreTM i5 / CoreTM i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
· Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
· Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
· Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.
· The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Installing the CPU
1
A
B

2 3

4A D5

4
C
5
B
4

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

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System memory
This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2

Channel Channel A Channel B

Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2

· You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
· Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
· DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Generation 6-core or higher processors.
· Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.
· The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
· For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs).
· Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)

Recommended memory configurations

DIMM_A2*

DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2

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· Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. · Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the
BIOS file in the removable device into PB360P.CAP.
BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: · Press

++ simultaneously. · Press the reset button on the system chassis. · Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

· The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
· Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
· If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
· If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Press to change between the two modes.

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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press

for the advanced BIOS settings.

The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click to switch
EZ System Tuning modes
Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the related item listing

Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click the button to
manually tune the fans
Loads optimized default settings

Displays the Advanced mode menus
Shows the bootable devices Search on FAQs

Saves the changes and resets the system

Selects the boot device priority

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

To access the EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press .

Q-Fan control MyFavorite
Language Menu bar

Search

Scroll bar

Sub-menu item Menu items

General help

Configuration fields

Last modified settings

Goes back Pop-up window to EZ Mode

Search on FAQs
Hot Keys
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Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.
Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.

Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press

, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices.

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Appendix

Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference. · This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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GoogleTM License Terms
Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EUKonformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
ASUS , . , , www.asus.com/support
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. , . : www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ureaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajuim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Cestina Spolecnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlasuje, ze toto zaízení spluje základní pozadavky a dalsí píslusná ustanovení souvisejících smrnic. Plné znní prohlásení o shod EU je k dispozici na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på: www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
, AsusTek Computer Inc. . : www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege innen letölthet: www.asus.com/support

Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar so pazio, ka s ierce atbilst saistto Direktvu btiskajm prasbm un citiem citiem saistosajiem nosacjumiem. Pilns ES atbilstbas paziojuma teksts pieejams seit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvi ,,ASUSTeK Computer Inc.” siuo tvirtina, kad sis renginys atitinka pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusi direktyv nuostatas. Vis ES atitikties deklaracijos tekst galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på: www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym owiadcza, e urzdzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi wlaciwymi postanowieniami powizanych dyrektyw. Pelny tekst deklaracji zgodnoci UE jest dostpny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em: www.asus.com/support
Român ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declar c acest dispozitiv se conformeaz cerinelor eseniale i altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul complet al declaraiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se gsete la: www.asus.com/support
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ureaj u saglasnosti sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglasenosti je dostupan da adresi: www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spolocnos ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, ze toto zariadenie vyhovuje základným poziadavkám a ostatým príslusným ustanoveniam príslusných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre státy EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Slovenscina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi dolocbami povezanih direktiv. Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu: www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. , . : www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygitin temel gereksinimlerle ve ilikili Yönergelerin dier ilgili koullariyla uyumlu olduunu beyan eder. AB uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni u adreste bulunabilir: www.asus.com/support
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj ureaj usklaen sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajuim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklaenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address

4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone

+886-2-2894-3447

Fax

+886-2-2890-7798

Web site

www.asus.com

Technical Support
Telephone Fax Online support

+86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address

800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

Telephone

+1-510-739-3777

Fax

+1-510-608-4555

Web site

http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support
Support fax Telephone Online support

+1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address

Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany

Fax

+49-2102-959931

Web site

http://www.asus.com/de

Online contact

http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical Support
Telephone Support Fax Online support

+49-2102-5789555 +49-2102-959911 http://qr.asus.com/techserv

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number :PRIME H370-PLUS, PRIME B360-PLUS
Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators
Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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