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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described...
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... connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. iv About this guide 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...
... connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. iv About this guide 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...
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...ASUS PRIME B360M-A 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 - Intel® B360 Chipset 4x DIMMs, max 64 GB, DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, 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 x 16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated graphics processor - PRIME B360M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
...ASUS PRIME B360M-A 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 - Intel® B360 Chipset 4x DIMMs, max 64 GB, DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, 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 x 16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Integrated graphics processor - PRIME B360M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... immersive sound with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - electricity discharges! - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 Onboard - PRIME B360M-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® B360 Chipset - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack...
... immersive sound with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - electricity discharges! - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 Onboard - PRIME B360M-A specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® B360 Chipset - 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* - 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack...
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... 8-channel audio output. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 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 Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS header (continued on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - PRIME B360M-A specifications...
... 8-channel audio output. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 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 Speaker connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS header (continued on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - PRIME B360M-A specifications...
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ix PRIME B360M-A specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM header 1 x LPT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Aura RGB Strip header 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F6 Qfan Control, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS ...
ix PRIME B360M-A specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x COM header 1 x LPT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Aura RGB Strip header 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F6 Qfan Control, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS ...
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... 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 get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical...
... 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 get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical...
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... the ATX power supply plugs into these DIMM sockets. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for your system, refer to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. M.2(SOCKET3) • These M.2 sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Both M.2 sockets can support data transfer speed up to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with USB 2.0. For more details, refer to install additional devices. DDR4 DIMM slots Install...
... the ATX power supply plugs into these DIMM sockets. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for your system, refer to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. M.2(SOCKET3) • These M.2 sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Both M.2 sockets can support data transfer speed up to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with USB 2.0. For more details, refer to install additional devices. DDR4 DIMM slots Install...
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.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Before you to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are purchased separately. 1-3 ASUS PRIME B360M-A The speaker allows you install or remove any of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Failure to...
.... System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Before you to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are purchased separately. 1-3 ASUS PRIME B360M-A The speaker allows you install or remove any of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Failure to...
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... help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. PIN 1 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC +3V_BAT GND 1. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
... help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. PIN 1 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC +3V_BAT GND 1. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying...
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... Network (LAN) through a network hub. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 1-5 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port LED indications LAN port...
... Network (LAN) through a network hub. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) Gen 2 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 1-5 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port LED indications LAN port...
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... - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out 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 CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9.
... - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out 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 CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 12. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9.
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... CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Unplug all power cables...
... CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS PRIME B360M-A Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Unplug all power cables...
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... max. 2666MHz on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. 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 Intel® 8th Generation 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load...
... max. 2666MHz on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. 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 Intel® 8th Generation 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load...
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Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* 2 A To remove a DIMM B A A B 1-9 ASUS PRIME B360M-A
Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* 2 A To remove a DIMM B A A B 1-9 ASUS PRIME B360M-A
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... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the removable device...
... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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 your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the removable device...
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..., and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes listing Turns the RGB LED ON/OFF 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 Saves the changes and resets the system Search...
..., and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes listing Turns the RGB LED ON/OFF 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 Saves the changes and resets the system Search...
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... Q-Fan control Search AURA ON/OFF Sub-menu items General Menu items help Configuration Last modified Scroll bar fields settings Hotkeys Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to Popup window EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME B360M-A 2-3 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options...
... Q-Fan control Search AURA ON/OFF Sub-menu items General Menu items help Configuration Last modified Scroll bar fields settings Hotkeys Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to Popup window EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME B360M-A 2-3 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options...
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... comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...
... comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...
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...motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the highest standards for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of parts...Inc. ASUS PRIME B360M-A A-3 We believe in providing solutions for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or ...
...motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the highest standards for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of parts...Inc. ASUS PRIME B360M-A A-3 We believe in providing solutions for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or ...