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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B350M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu 2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B350M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu 2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...; If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. If possible, disconnect all...
...; If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. If possible, disconnect all...
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... user interface - Most advanced options with HD audio module in the front panel to minimize damage risk Q-Design - 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 ... motherboard mounting - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Component-free areas to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 3...
... user interface - Most advanced options with HD audio module in the front panel to minimize damage risk Q-Design - 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 ... motherboard mounting - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Component-free areas to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS EZ Flash 3...
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viii PRIME B350M-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x... 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 CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control ...
viii PRIME B350M-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS Fan Xpert 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x... 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 CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control ...
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis 1 USB3.1_12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO LANGuard BATTERY 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16 16 Realtek 8111H Super PRIME B350M-E I/O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 15 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A350 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12 SPEAKER SATA6G_4 AAFP F_PANEL... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-1 Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis 1 USB3.1_12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO LANGuard BATTERY 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16 16 Realtek 8111H Super PRIME B350M-E I/O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 15 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A350 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12 SPEAKER SATA6G_4 AAFP F_PANEL... that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-1 Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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...NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-5 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install... AC`97 audio standard. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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...
...NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition ASUS PRIME B350M-E 1-5 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install... AC`97 audio standard. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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...
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... 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]. IRQ assignments for this connector, set to this motherboard • For AMD socket AM4 A-series/AthlonTM Series processors: A B C D E PCIEx16_1 - - - shared - If you...
... 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]. IRQ assignments for this connector, set to this motherboard • For AMD socket AM4 A-series/AthlonTM Series processors: A B C D E PCIEx16_1 - - - shared - If you...
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... 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 Click to restore the BIOS in the future.... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system...
... 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 Click to restore the BIOS in the future.... To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system...
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...2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Via Storage Device a)... d) Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk...
...2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via Internet. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Via Storage Device a)... d) Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk...
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... drive. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME B350M-E Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... drive. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME B350M-E Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME B350M-E VER: 0216 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/05/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drive D (USB flash...
... DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME B350M-E VER: 0216 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/05/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drive D (USB flash...
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...system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME B350M-E See section 1.2.1 Layout contents for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Press to erase ...guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, ...
...system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS PRIME B350M-E See section 1.2.1 Layout contents for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Press to erase ...guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Using the power button, reset button, ...
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... started 2-6 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 basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode,..., the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press .
... started 2-6 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 basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode,..., the EZ Mode screen appears when you an overview of the selected mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press .
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2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
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... menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to your BIOS screen. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker...The other items on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Hot keys This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in the menu and change the settings. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for your fans. General...
... menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to your BIOS screen. Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker...The other items on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Hot keys This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in the menu and change the settings. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for your fans. General...
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... the items that is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. To change the value of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of options. Scan this button to show the values... FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to display a list of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
... the items that is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. To change the value of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of options. Scan this button to show the values... FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to display a list of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS PRIME B350M-E
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...are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes...OK to save or discard your changes. Select OK to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to ensure the values you to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB ...
...are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes...OK to save or discard your changes. Select OK to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Select OK to ensure the values you to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB ...