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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 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 TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 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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...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 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 individual CPUs. Supports HDMI 1.4b...x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology (continued on the next page) vi TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU AM4 socket for AMD CPU support list. Integrated AMD Radeon...
...package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation 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 individual CPUs. Supports HDMI 1.4b...x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology (continued on the next page) vi TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Multi-GPU AM4 socket for AMD CPU support list. Integrated AMD Radeon...
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...® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 ... is installed, the M.2 socket shares bandwidth with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - Protect your graphics card investment ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS EZ Flash 3 (continued on the next page) vii
...® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with the SATA6G_5/6 ports. ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 ... is installed, the M.2 socket shares bandwidth with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - Protect your graphics card investment ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS EZ Flash 3 (continued on the next page) vii
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... 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 ...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal Design: -
... 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 ...Specifications are subject to change without notice. Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution - TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor Quiet Thermal Design: -
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...precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure...you proceed Take note of the chassis HDMI KBMS _USB12 U31G2 _12 BATTERY LANGuard LAN_U31G1_56 CHA_FAN2 128Mb BIOS FAN_RGB_HEADER AUDIO Realtek® 8111H TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 15 PCIEX16_1 17 Super I/O 16 PCIEX1 2280 2260 2242 ASM1480 ASM1480 AMD® B350 12 1 CHA_FAN1 6 M.2_1(SOCKET3) ...
...precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure...you proceed Take note of the chassis HDMI KBMS _USB12 U31G2 _12 BATTERY LANGuard LAN_U31G1_56 CHA_FAN2 128Mb BIOS FAN_RGB_HEADER AUDIO Realtek® 8111H TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 15 PCIEX16_1 17 Super I/O 16 PCIEX1 2280 2260 2242 ASM1480 ASM1480 AMD® B350 12 1 CHA_FAN1 6 M.2_1(SOCKET3) ...
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... components. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 4. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-3 FAN RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered ECC...
... components. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These ports connect to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 4. SATA6G GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-3 FAN RGB header (4-pin FAN_RGB_HEADER) This header is detached from the power supply. DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered ECC...
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... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-5
... to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-5
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... Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 1 8 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the USB2.0 and USB3...
... Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 11 10 9 1 8 1. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to the USB2.0 and USB3...
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ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-9 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU ...
ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING 1-9 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU ...
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... 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 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then... 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 the dual-channel configuration.
... 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 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then... 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 the dual-channel configuration.
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a ... POST. With this utlity, you need 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
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a ... POST. With this utlity, you need 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
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Ensure that your USB flash drive. The system requires you press to the... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Ensure that your USB flash drive. The system requires you press to the... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices...
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... after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on the system chassis. • Press the... Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
... after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on the system chassis. • Press the... Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users 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 ...
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users 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 ...
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... item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. You can change the value of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. To change the value of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Last Modified button This button shows the items that... to connect to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING Configuration fields These fields show a QR code.
... item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. You can change the value of a field, select it and press to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. To change the value of options. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Last Modified button This button shows the items that... to connect to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that you can also scan the QR code below. 2-9 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING Configuration fields These fields show a QR code.
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... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING This equipment has been tested and found to assure compliance with FCC regulations. However, there is required to comply with the limits for connection of...
... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING This equipment has been tested and found to assure compliance with FCC regulations. However, there is required to comply with the limits for connection of...
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...-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Jul. 26, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
...-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Jul. 26, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-5 ASUS TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING
