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...OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E12581 Second Edition February 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). If however you . All Rights Reserved. Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to Provide Source Code of Certain ...
...OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E12581 Second Edition February 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). If however you . All Rights Reserved. Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to Provide Source Code of Certain ...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu 2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu 2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply 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 are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply 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 are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power ...
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...and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...by your dealer. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. Where to find more keys ...
...and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...by your dealer. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Keys enclosed in this manual. Where to find more keys ...
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... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 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...8482; R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A-series processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub ports - PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series /...
... for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 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...8482; R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A-series processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub ports - PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series /...
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...durability! - Most advanced options with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel) AMD B350 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports ... ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb performance UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 6 x Serial ATA...
...durability! - Most advanced options with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel) AMD B350 Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports ... ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb performance UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 6 x Serial ATA...
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x 9.35 in . viii PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-... header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
x 9.35 in . viii PRIME B350-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-... header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS_USB12 1 2 34 5 23.7cm(9.35in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4... BIOS M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 22110 2280 2260 2242 Realtek® PRIME B350-PLUS 8111H 17 PCIEX16_1 16 PCI1 ASM 15 PCIEX1_1 1083 Super I/O 17 PCIEX16_2 7 AMD® B350 16 15 PCI2 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP CLRTC COM 14 13 12 11 USB56 USB34 USB3_12 10...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-1 Motherboard overview KBMS_USB12 1 2 34 5 23.7cm(9.35in) 26 EATX12V DIGI +VRM EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DVI VGA DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4... BIOS M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V M.2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 22110 2280 2260 2242 Realtek® PRIME B350-PLUS 8111H 17 PCIEX16_1 16 PCI1 ASM 15 PCIEX1_1 1083 Super I/O 17 PCIEX16_2 7 AMD® B350 16 15 PCI2 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP CLRTC COM 14 13 12 11 USB56 USB34 USB3_12 10...
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AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-... +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. M.2 Socket 3 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-... +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/ PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. M.2 Socket 3 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Failure to Central Processing Unit (CPU). AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with a maximum power rating of 1A (12V). ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-3 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of a CPU fan. FAN RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. M.2 socket 3 These sockets...
... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Failure to Central Processing Unit (CPU). AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with a maximum power rating of 1A (12V). ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-3 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of a CPU fan. FAN RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. M.2 socket 3 These sockets...
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AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground RESET NC ...
AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground RESET NC ...
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... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-5 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~6) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this...
... to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-5 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~6) These connectors are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this...
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-6 Chapter...
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-6 Chapter...
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....0 XHCI controller AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller SATA controller HD audio controller Realtek LAN controller A B C D E - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-7 shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
....0 XHCI controller AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller SATA controller HD audio controller Realtek LAN controller A B C D E - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-7 shared - - - shared - - - - - shared - shared - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
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USB 3.1 ports (teal blue, Type A). This port allows Gigabit connection to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 6. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for the LAN port LED indications. 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. 1-8 Chapter 1: ...
USB 3.1 ports (teal blue, Type A). This port allows Gigabit connection to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 6. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are for the LAN port LED indications. 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. 1-8 Chapter 1: ...
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DVI-D port. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-9 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (...
DVI-D port. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-9 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (...
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Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. DO NOT force ...
Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. DO NOT force ...
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Do not remove the plate on the bottom. Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 Type 2 1 2 Remove the screws and the retention module only. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-11
Do not remove the plate on the bottom. Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 Type 2 1 2 Remove the screws and the retention module only. ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS 1-11
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... get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the...
... get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the...