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Motherboard

PRIME B350-PLUS

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Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME B350 PLUS ...

Page 2: ...espective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this produc...

Page 3: ...y 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 ...

Page 4: ...afety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust...

Page 5: ...ks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 6: ...MMs max 64GB DDR4 2400 2133 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A series processor Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D and D Sub ports Supports HDMI ...

Page 7: ...thlon processors 4 x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports at back panel AMD B350 Chipset 2 x USB 3 1 ports 2 ports at the rear panel teal blue Type A 2 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 ports at the rear panel 4 ports at mid board ASUS unique features Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III ASUS SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage ASUS LANGuard Protects against LAN su...

Page 8: ...nnector 1 x Fan RGB header 2 x Chassis Fan connector Support DC PWM mode 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 2 pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI3 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 3 0 ACPI 6 1 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Fav...

Page 9: ...g the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components PRIME B350 PLUS SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 ALC 887 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 M 2 SOCKET3 USB34 USB56 AAFP CLRTC EATXPWR BATTERY Super I O 2280 22110 Realtek 8111H 2260 2242 23 7cm 9 35in DDR4 DIMM_A1 64bit 288 pin module SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A...

Page 10: ...ompletely fit We recommend that you use an EATX 12V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 8 pin power plugs DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices ...

Page 11: ...2V G R B and with a maximum power rating of 1A 12V Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 4 M 2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to install M 2 NGFF SSD modules M 2 SOCKET3 This socket supports M Key and 2242 ...

Page 12: ...nd warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_SW This connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power PLED PLED PWR Ground 5V_SPKO Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED HDD_LED Ground RESET NC PLED PLED PIN 1 PWR_LED PWR_LED SPEAKER PANEL HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET Requi...

Page 13: ...S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis SPDIF_OUT 5V SPDIFOUT GND 13 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable...

Page 14: ... for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short th...

Page 15: ... A series Athlon processors A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared PCIEx16_2 shared PCIEx1_1 shared PCIEx1_2 shared PCI_1 shared PCI_2 shared M 2 shared CPU USB3 0 XHCI controller shared AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared SATA controller shared HD audio controller shared Realtek LAN controller shared For Ryzen processors When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share ...

Page 16: ...on to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications 1 11 4 5 3 3 6 7 8 9 2 10 LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready...

Page 17: ... RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI I 11 USB 2 0 ports These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Spea...

Page 18: ...installing the CPU The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2 FM2 socket Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket 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 Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessa...

Page 19: ...ASUS PRIME B350 PLUS 1 11 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 Type 1 1 1 3 2 2 4 Remove the screws and the retention module only Do not remove the plate on the bottom ...

Page 20: ...annel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules For system stability use a more e...

Page 21: ...ASUS PRIME B350 PLUS 1 13 Installing a DIMM 1 2 To remove a DIMM B A B A A ...

Page 22: ...lly update your motherboard s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a b...

Page 23: ...the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then select via Storage Device b Press Tab to switch to the Drive field c Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter d Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field e Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update p...

Page 24: ...IOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ...

Page 25: ...l then select D ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 31 2014 08 01 Current ROM BOARD PRIME B350 PLUS VER 0216 H 00 B 00 DATE 12 09 2016 Update ROM BOARD Unknown VER Unknown DATE Unknown PATH C C D FORMAN 1 DIR PRB350PS CAP 8390656 2016 12 09 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down...

Page 26: ...am Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press Delete or F2 during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press Delete or F2 POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To...

Page 27: ... or press F7 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Go to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu Saves the changes and resets the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click Enter to switch EZ...

Page 28: ... shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click EzMode F7 or press F7 Searches FAQ Language MyFavorite Q Fan control Hot Keys Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Sub menu item General help Configuration fields Goes back to EZ Mode Last modified settings Scroll bar Pop up window ...

Page 29: ...desired settings Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the scre...

Page 30: ...onfigurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press Enter to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page You can ...

Page 31: ... default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this op...

Page 32: ...o which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadi...

Page 33: ...heeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS rec...

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Page 36: ...s to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Nam...

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