Motherboard TUF B360M-E GAMING
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi TUF B360M-E GAMING 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 TUF B360M-E GAMING motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Application DVD Support DVD Documentation 1 x User Guide 1 x TUF Certification Card If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
TUF B360M-E GAMING specifications summary Storage Intel® B360 Chipset: - 1 x 32Gb/s M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x4 PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready** * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used. ** The M.2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ memory.
TUF B360M-E GAMING specifications summary ASUS special features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design ASUS quiet thermal solution - ASUS Fan Xpert - Stylish Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (Type A, teal blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type A, blue) Rear panel I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.
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.
RGB header This header is for RGB LED strip. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m. 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. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. For more details, refer to System memory. Intel® B360 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
+5V 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. SPDIFOUT GND Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Rear panel connectors 2 1 4 3 11 10 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. 5 6 7 9 8 DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. 5.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. 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. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 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 two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* 1-8 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1* Channel B DIMM_B1* • 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_A1* DIMM_A1* Installing a DIMM 2 1 A A B To remove a DIMM A B ASUS TUF B360M-E GAMING 1-9
BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into TB360ME.CAP. 2 BIOS setup program 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.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu.
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 .
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 also scan the QR code below. 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : TUF B360M-E 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.