Asus Prime B365M-A Manual Download Page 2

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E15045
First Edition

November 2018

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Summary of Contents for Prime B365M-A

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME B365M A ...

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: ...B365M A specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 1 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 System memory 1 8 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2 1 EZ Mode 2 2 Advanced Mode 2 3 Exit menu 2 4 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 5 ...

Page 4: ...erboard 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 humidity and temperature extrem...

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: ...uency supported varies by processor DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max 2666MHz on Intel 8th Generation 6 core or higher processors Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot at x 16 mode 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots Graphics Integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output s...

Page 7: ...2 ports mid board 5 port back panel 1 Type C 4 Type A 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports mid board ASUS unique features ASUS SafeSlot ASUS SafeSlot Protect your graphics card investment ASUS 5X PROTECTION III ASUS SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage ASUS LANGuard Protects against LAN surges lightning strikes and static electricity discharges ASUS Overvoltage Protection World class circuit...

Page 8: ...l Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output Internal connectors 1 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps connector support additional 2 USB ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6 0Gb s connectors gray 2 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2242 2260 2280 devices 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin for both...

Page 9: ...ti language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 3 CrashFree BIOS 3 F3 My Favorites Last Modified log F6 Qfan Control F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WOL by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version OS support Windows 10 64 bit Form factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 x 8 6 24 4cm x 21 8cm ...

Page 10: ...sical injury and damage to motherboard components Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V M 2_2 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 X V PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SPEAKER TPM RGB_HEADER F_PANEL CLRTC USB910 USB1112 U31G1_56 AAFP COM SPDIF_OUT LPT EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 BATTERY Super I O ALC 887 DIGI VR...

Page 11: ...ient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power Intel LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket which is designed for 9th 8th Generation Intel Core Pentium Gold and Celeron processors For more deta...

Page 12: ...ssis mounted functions USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specifications and support up to 480Mbps connection speed RGB header 4 pin RGB_HEADER This header is for RGB LED strips The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi co...

Page 13: ...a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications SPDIF_OUT 5V SPDIFOUT GND PIN 1 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This header ...

Page 14: ...ime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No l...

Page 15: ...mmend that you connect USB 3 1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 1 Gen 1 devices Due to the design of the Intel 300 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility 8 HDMI port This port is for a High D...

Page 16: ... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU ins...

Page 17: ...eck with the vendor to get the correct memory modules DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max 2666MHz on Intel 8th Generation 6 core or higher processors Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X M P Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU s capabil...

Page 18: ...ASUS PRIME B365M A 1 9 Installing a DIMM 1 2 To remove a DIMM B A B A A Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 ...

Page 19: ...ptions Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus...

Page 20: ...es you installed to the system 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 System Tuning modes Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads op...

Page 21: ...ture memory and voltage Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below 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 Popup window Search on FAQs EZ Tuning Wizard Hotkeys ASUS PRIME B365M A 2 3 ...

Page 22: ...d Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select OK to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available USB devices Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to loa...

Page 23: ...tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to r...

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