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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...12 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-15 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS...3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 iii
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...12 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-15 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS...3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 iii
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... menu 3-17 3.8 Boot menu...3-17 3.9 Tool menu...3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu...3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-21 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-21 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-22 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-24 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions...
... menu 3-17 3.8 Boot menu...3-17 3.9 Tool menu...3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu...3-21 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-21 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-21 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-22 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-24 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions...
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... components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must...manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
... components when trying to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must...manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ESD Guards on the next page) ix AI Suite 3 - Highly Durable Components - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-DIMM ASUS Special Features Gamer's Guardian - AI Charger 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1 ports (Type-A) 4 x... connectors 1 x COM connector (continued on LAN, Audio, and USB3.0/2.0 ports - Q-Shield - Q-Slot - ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary ASUS EZ DIY - Stainless Steel Back I/O Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ESD Guards on the next page) ix AI Suite 3 - Highly Durable Components - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-DIMM ASUS Special Features Gamer's Guardian - AI Charger 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.1 ports (Type-A) 4 x... connectors 1 x COM connector (continued on LAN, Audio, and USB3.0/2.0 ports - Q-Shield - Q-Slot - ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary ASUS EZ DIY - Stainless Steel Back I/O Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
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x ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL...
x ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL...
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. strix b350-F GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. +3V_BAT ... 1 1.1.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-9 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time,...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. strix b350-F GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. +3V_BAT ... 1 1.1.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-9 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time,...
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... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING System panel connector • System... mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-17 strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear...
... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING System panel connector • System... mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 1-17 strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear...
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... outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-15 If you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the...
... outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-15 If you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on the...
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Press the power button for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four ...No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation At power on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
Press the power button for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for more than four ...No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation At power on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...
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... configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further...
... configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further...
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... Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering... options, press key to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on .
... Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering... options, press key to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on .
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...Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the detailed configurations. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys... to the following sections for details. 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 3.2.1 Advanced Mode By default, the Advanced Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
...Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the detailed configurations. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) Hot Keys... to the following sections for details. 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 3.2.1 Advanced Mode By default, the Advanced Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
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... the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. It also allows you can select for your fans. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. For example, selecting Main shows ... to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your system. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused...
... the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. It also allows you can select for your fans. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. For example, selecting Main shows ... to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your system. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused...
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... keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-5 You can change the settings. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the screen.... A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website.
... keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-5 You can change the settings. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display the other items on the screen.... A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website.
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...) or press the hotkey. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of...
...) or press the hotkey. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of...
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-9 Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-9 Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
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You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. 3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. 4.
You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I'm not sure, then click Next. 5. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. 3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. 4.
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You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-11 Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options... • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS ...
You cannot add the following items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-11 Press on your keyboard or click Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options... • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to My Favorites To add BIOS ...
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... Memory Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ... the motherboard. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time...
... Memory Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup See section 1.1.6 Jumpers for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ... the motherboard. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set the system date, time...