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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary vii Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Internal connectors 1-11 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...v ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary vii Package contents...xi Installation tools and components xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-5 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.1.7 Internal connectors 1-11 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan...
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...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...not place the product in your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ...
...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, ...not place the product in your area. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ...
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xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable for RGB Header (80cm 1 x 4-pin) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw package 1 x ROG cable label 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x Strix sticker 1 x Cable tie black Support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Cable for RGB Header (80cm 1 x 4-pin) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw package 1 x ROG cable label 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x Strix sticker 1 x Cable tie black Support DVD User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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xii Installation tools and components AMD AM4 compatible CPU Fan AMD AM4 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
xii Installation tools and components AMD AM4 compatible CPU Fan AMD AM4 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • Before ... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-1...
... Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • Before ... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-1...
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Chapter 1 1.1.2 USB3_56 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 24.4cm(9.6in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT HDMI_DP DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-...AUDIO RGB_HEADER1 7 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 22110 2280 2260 2242 ASM1480 PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) Intel I211AT ASM1480 SATA6G_56 PCIEX16_1 strix b350-F GAMING Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY AMD® B350 PCIEX16_2 TPU 8 PCIEX1_3 ASM1480 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 AAFP 15 PCIEX16_3 COM TPM 14 13 USB34 USB12 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 T_SENSOR RGB_HEADER2 CLRTC...
Chapter 1 1.1.2 USB3_56 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 5 24.4cm(9.6in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CPU_OPT HDMI_DP DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-...AUDIO RGB_HEADER1 7 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 22110 2280 2260 2242 ASM1480 PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) Intel I211AT ASM1480 SATA6G_56 PCIEX16_1 strix b350-F GAMING Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY AMD® B350 PCIEX16_2 TPU 8 PCIEX1_3 ASM1480 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 AAFP 15 PCIEX16_3 COM TPM 14 13 USB34 USB12 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 T_SENSOR RGB_HEADER2 CLRTC...
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... cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the AM3+/AM2+/AM2 socket. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.
... cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the AM3+/AM2+/AM2 socket. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-5 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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... modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB...
... modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 PCIEX16_1 strix b350-F GAMING PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_3 Slot No.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-7 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 PCIEX16_1 strix b350-F GAMING PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_3 Slot No.
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...- - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - F G H - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard • For AMD AM4 A-series/Athlon™ Series processors PCIe X 16_1 PCIe X 16_3 PCIe X 1_1 PCIe X 1_2 PCIe X 1_3...
...- - shared - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - F G H - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard • For AMD AM4 A-series/Athlon™ Series processors PCIe X 16_1 PCIe X 16_3 PCIe X 1_1 PCIe X 1_2 PCIe X 1_3...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. strix b350-F GAMING RGB_HEADER1 B R G +12V PIN 1 RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING RGB HEADERS The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is detached...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the ... aligned with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. strix b350-F GAMING RGB_HEADER1 B R G +12V PIN 1 RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V G R B ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING RGB HEADERS The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is detached...
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...IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V strix b350-F GAMING C D E F C AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN PWR D CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN +5V +5V E F ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables ...motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
...IN +5V GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V strix b350-F GAMING C D E F C AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN PWR D CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN +5V +5V E F ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables ...motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
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ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-13 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 4. Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR strix b350-F GAMING AAFP PIN 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Analog front panel ...A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 5.
ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-13 TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. 4. Chapter 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR strix b350-F GAMING AAFP PIN 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Analog front panel ...A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 5.
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...3.0 front or rear panel ports. 6. Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC strix b350-F GAMING USB12 USB34 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of... including faster data transfer speeds of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB12, USB34) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward ...
...3.0 front or rear panel ports. 6. Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND NC strix b350-F GAMING USB12 USB34 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of... including faster data transfer speeds of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB12, USB34) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward ...
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... socket allows you to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. strix b350-F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • For AMD Ryzen™ Processors,the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA mode M key design and type 2242/2260.../2280/22110 storage devices The M.2 SSD module is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. 9.
... socket allows you to detect its temperature. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to install M.2 SSD modules. strix b350-F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3) • For AMD Ryzen™ Processors,the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA mode M key design and type 2242/2260.../2280/22110 storage devices The M.2 SSD module is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. 9.
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2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-1 Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-1 Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 3. Chapter 2 strix b350-F GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 3. Chapter 2 strix b350-F GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.0 ports 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. DisplayPort 3. USB 3.1 ports 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side Speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation USB 3.0 ports 2. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. DisplayPort 3. USB 3.1 ports 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8.
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...An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained ...
...An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained ...