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...last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any problems in this product. Products and corporate names appearing...the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of reproduction and shipment, which you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
...last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any problems in this product. Products and corporate names appearing...the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of reproduction and shipment, which you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
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... power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
... power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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... ASUS PRIME B350M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 2048 MB AMD Ryzen™ processors: 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x16 mode) AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors: 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x8 mode) AMD B350 Chipset: 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (continued on the next page) vi AMD...
... ASUS PRIME B350M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list. Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 2048 MB AMD Ryzen™ processors: 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x16 mode) AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors: 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot(max.@x8 mode) AMD B350 Chipset: 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (continued on the next page) vi AMD...
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... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME B350M-E specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA mode) storage devices support AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis...
... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME B350M-E specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA mode) storage devices support AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis...
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...2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 devices (both SATA & PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS...
...2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 devices (both SATA & PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS...
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... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you install or remove 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...
... of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you install or remove 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...
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... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34,56) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to install additional devices. M.2 Socket 3 6. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
... black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34,56) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your system, refer to install additional devices. M.2 Socket 3 6. 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin...
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M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These ports connect to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-3 For more details. 6. M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Due to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 4. Refer to the specifications summary table...
M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These ports connect to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-3 For more details. 6. M.2(SOCKET3) • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Due to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 4. Refer to the specifications summary table...
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... power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is in sleep mode. The HDD LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. PIN 1 • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button...
... power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is in sleep mode. The HDD LED lights up when you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. PIN 1 • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button...
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... system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. RXD DTR DSR CTS 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port. 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...
... system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. RXD DTR DSR CTS 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port. 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...
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... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. HD audio controller Realtek LAN controller - - - - - - - PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 16. shared - - AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared...
... want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. HD audio controller Realtek LAN controller - - - - - - - PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 16. shared - - AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared...
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... series chipset, all USB devices connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 38 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These four 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows Gigabit connection to the USB2.0 and USB3.1 Gen1 ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This 15-pin port is for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) ports...
... series chipset, all USB devices connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 38 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These four 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows Gigabit connection to the USB2.0 and USB3.1 Gen1 ports are for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This 15-pin port is for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) ports...
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6. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 7. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-9 Microphone port (pink). This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the audio configuration table for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from...
6. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 7. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-9 Microphone port (pink). This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 11. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the audio configuration table for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from...
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... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware PRIME B350M-E 03/05/2017 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware PRIME B350M-E 03/05/2017 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
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.... Chapter 2: Getting started 2-2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. Follow the steps below to the Drive field. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32...
.... Chapter 2: Getting started 2-2 To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. Follow the steps below to the Drive field. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32...
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... you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the...
... you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the...
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... PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN~1 PRB350ME.CAP 8390656 2017-0E-05 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-4 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter FreeDOS...
... PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN~1 PRB350ME.CAP 8390656 2017-0E-05 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-4 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter FreeDOS...
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... used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME B350M-E 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus...
... used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME B350M-E 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus...
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... user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Scan this button to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME B350M...
... user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Scan this button to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of options. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME B350M...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card 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 harmful interference to radio communications. The use of shielded cables for help. Operation is required to...
... an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card 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 harmful interference to radio communications. The use of shielded cables for help. Operation is required to...