PRIME B360M-C/CSM Motherboard PRIME B360M-C
E14436 Revised Edition June 2018 Copyright © 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi PRIME B360M-C specifications summary................................................. vi Chapter 1 : Product introduction Motherboard overview...............................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME B360M-C motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Application DVD Support DVD Documentation 1 x User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME B360M-C specifications summary Storage Intel® B360 Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices with IRST support (1@SATA*& PCIe mode, 1@PCIe x4 with Optane memory) - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready * SATA mode shares with SATA6G_2 port.
PRIME B360M-C specifications summary 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Speaker connector 2 x COM headers 1 x LPT port header Internal connectors 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x MONO-out header(with Amp IC) 1 x TPM header 1 x LPC debug header BIOS features 128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.
1 Product introduction Motherboard overview • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, 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 install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient 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.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to this connector for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.1 Gen 1 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
LPC Debug header This header allows connection to a LPC debug card. • Scan the QR code to view the meaning of each debug code. • Debug codes are only available for ASUS LPC debug card. • Contact your region sales representative for LPC debug header ordering. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 11 10 9 4 5 8 7 6 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset 2.1-channel Port Light Blue (Rear panel) 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
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 DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
Recommended memory configuration DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* Installing a DIMM 2 1 A A B To remove a DIMM A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
BIOS information 2 Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. The system will automatically active ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS after reboot from the BIOS update failure. ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS ASUS-exclusive BIOS protection technology automatically recovers the system’s BIOS with a verified backup in the event of an update failure, preventing the need to replace or reinstall your hardware.
• 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.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
Event Log You can access Event Log from the Tool menu. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility User profile ASUS SPD Information Event Log Show Event Logs in setup. :Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.19.1269 Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc.
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives Exit system setup without saving any changes. :Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077 Responsible Party: Address: Phone/Fax No: Asus Computer International 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Model Number : Motherboard PRIME B360M-C compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
