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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...

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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.

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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. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIEX16_1 strix b350-F GAMING PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_3 Slot No.

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+3V_BAT GND Chapter 1 1.1.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-9 Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver ... as date, time, and system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. strix b350-F GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.

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... firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-11 Chapter 1 1.1.7 Internal connectors 1. strix b350-F GAMING A A EATX12V B EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts...+5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V...

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... ensures platform integrity. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-13 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 connector We recommend that supports HD Audio. TPM F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING TPM connector The...

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... SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-15 AMD® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...

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RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is... is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep ... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. PANEL +PWR_LED- ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-17 GND RSTCON# NC PLED+ PLED-

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Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. 2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system The diagrams in this section are for all models. 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1.

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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-3 2.1.2 CPU installation The AM4 socket is compatibale with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket.

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-5

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2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-7

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2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-9

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2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-11

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Chapter 2 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-13

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...-on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. Turn on the screen. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-15 While the tests are off. 3. For systems with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST...

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... personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes...

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Refer to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-3 Menu items Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys Chapter 3 Submenu items General help Configuration fields ...

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... Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-5 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the BIOS FAQ web page of the selected item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears... on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to display the other items...

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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-7 3.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.

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