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... extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any warranty to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
... extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you encounter any warranty to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...
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... support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, D-sub ports - Supports DVI 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) - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B365M-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® B365 Chipset...
... support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, D-sub ports - Supports DVI 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) - Supports D-sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B365M-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® B365 Chipset...
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... power design - Audio that roars on the next page) vii Improved DDR4 stability M.2 Onboard - PRIME B365M-A specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your graphics card investment ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® B365 Chipset - 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 5 port @back panel, 1 * Type C, 4 * Type A) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board) ASUS...
... power design - Audio that roars on the next page) vii Improved DDR4 stability M.2 Onboard - PRIME B365M-A specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your graphics card investment ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking Intel® B365 Chipset - 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 ports @mid-board, 5 port @back panel, 1 * Type C, 4 * Type A) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board) ASUS...
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... 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 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 (continued on the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash...
... 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 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 (continued on the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash...
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PRIME B365M-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 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, F6 Qfan Control, 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) mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 8.6" (24.4cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
PRIME B365M-A specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 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, F6 Qfan Control, 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) mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 8.6" (24.4cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS PRIME B365M-A
.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to get the detailed pin definitions. 1-1 ASUS PRIME B365M-A
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... a device in SATA mode is installed on the fan connectors! asus.com.cn/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with more power-consuming devices or when you are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with USB 2.0. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard...
... a device in SATA mode is installed on the fan connectors! asus.com.cn/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with more power-consuming devices or when you are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with USB 2.0. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 The system may become unstable or may damage the motherboard...
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... connectors, then install the module to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up to this header when a chassis component is for RGB LED strips. Ground HWRST# (NC) USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) +HDD_LED RESET Connect the USB...
... connectors, then install the module to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up to this header when a chassis component is for RGB LED strips. Ground HWRST# (NC) USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) +HDD_LED RESET Connect the USB...
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... PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. LPT standardizes as date, time, and system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to short the two pins. Plug the power...
... PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. LPT standardizes as date, time, and system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to short the two pins. Plug the power...
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... LAN port Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Off No link OFF Orange Linked ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN Orange (Blinking then Ready to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 1-5 ASUS PRIME B365M...
... LAN port Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Off No link OFF Orange Linked ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN Orange (Blinking then Ready to a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. 1-5 ASUS PRIME B365M...
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... Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. DVI-D cannot be converted to output from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • Due to the design of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 9. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for USB (Type C) devices. 10. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. Some legacy USB devices...
... Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. DVI-D cannot be converted to output from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • Due to the design of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 9. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. This 24-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for USB (Type C) devices. 10. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. Some legacy USB devices...
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... you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS PRIME B365M-A Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the 9th/8th Generation Intel® Core...
... you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-7 ASUS PRIME B365M-A Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the 9th/8th Generation Intel® Core...
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... system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
... system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 The system maps the total size of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
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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 B365M-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 B365M-A
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... option only if you failed to guide you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS PRIME B365M-A 2-1 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup...
... option only if you failed to guide you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. ASUS PRIME B365M-A 2-1 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup...
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... entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes 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 on FAQs Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/ chassis fan speed...
... entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes 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 on FAQs Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/ motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/ chassis fan speed...
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The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, memory and voltage ASUS PRIME B365M-A 2-3 To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard Hotkeys Sub-menu items General Menu items help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, memory and voltage ASUS PRIME B365M-A 2-3 To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard Hotkeys Sub-menu items General Menu items help Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... ASUS PRIME B365M-A A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to part 15 of...
... ASUS PRIME B365M-A A-1 This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the...radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is subject to part 15 of...
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... for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. See the License for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal...
... for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of parts and recycling. See the License for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal...
