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... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is distributed without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version...
... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is distributed without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version...
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...ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual 1 x TUF Certification Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list. TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU...
...ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual 1 x TUF Certification Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for AMD CPU support list. TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors Supports CPU...
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... power design - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ /7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Storage LAN Audio AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support* * When a SATA / PCIe mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. Most advanced options...
... power design - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ /7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Storage LAN Audio AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support* * When a SATA / PCIe mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. Most advanced options...
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...2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices (both SATA & PCIE mode) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Fan RGB header 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Speaker 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...
...2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices (both SATA & PCIE mode) 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Fan RGB header 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Speaker 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...
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..., use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1 2 3 4 1 5 24.4cm(9.6in) U31G1_34 EATX12V DIGI +EPU CPU_FAN DVI VGA SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module...
..., use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1 2 3 4 1 5 24.4cm(9.6in) U31G1_34 EATX12V DIGI +EPU CPU_FAN DVI VGA SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module...
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... to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. The system may Power OK GND -5 Volts GND become unstable or may not boot up . System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 9. PCI Express x16 slots 16. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Fan RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) 4. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. EATXPWR • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches...
... to install additional devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. The system may Power OK GND -5 Volts GND become unstable or may not boot up . System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 9. PCI Express x16 slots 16. The power supply plugs are for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Fan RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) 4. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. EATXPWR • We recommend that the black wire of each cable matches...
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... +12V PIN 1 Fan cable The FAN RGB header supports CPU fans with multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) and with a AMD AM4 socket designed for RGB LED strips of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. LED cable Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 4. Failure to...
... +12V PIN 1 Fan cable The FAN RGB header supports CPU fans with multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B) and with a AMD AM4 socket designed for RGB LED strips of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. LED cable Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 4. Failure to...
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.... ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-5 AAFP PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is set the item to the USB connectors. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio...
.... ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-5 AAFP PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is set the item to the USB connectors. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio...
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... PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Due to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 16. M.2(SOCKET3) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan...
... PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Due to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 16. M.2(SOCKET3) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan...
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.... This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, Type A). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the table below for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. 4. Refer to a microphone. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 LAN port LED...
.... This port allows Gigabit connection to a headphone or a speaker. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (teal blue, Type A). Microphone port (pink). This port connects to the table below for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. 4. Refer to a microphone. In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 LAN port LED...
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... socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-9 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors...
... socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-9 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors...
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... DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-11
... DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-11
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... case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update...
... case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update...
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... Internet connection method, and then press . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage Device. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature...
... Internet connection method, and then press . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage Device. Via Storage Device a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer screen. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure that your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that your computer screen. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure that your USB flash drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive...
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... select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING VER: 0216 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 05/25/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN~1 TB350MPG.CAP 8390656 2017-06-25 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...
... select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/08/01] Current ROM BOARD: TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING VER: 0216 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 05/25/2017 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: D: Drives panel FORMAN~1 TB350MPG.CAP 8390656 2017-06-25 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up...
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... down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Do this section are for information on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
... down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Do this section are for information on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
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... the Advanced Mode. Refer to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode...
... the Advanced Mode. Refer to EZ Mode Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up window Scroll bar Searches FAQ Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode...
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... item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
... item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
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...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with RSS 210 of the monitor to the graphics card is ...been tested and found to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is required to comply with the limits for connection of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with RSS 210 of the monitor to the graphics card is ...been tested and found to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is required to comply with the limits for connection of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING