Motherboard PRIME B360-PLUS
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................................ vi PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary............................................................
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 B360-PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 Screws Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary Storage Intel® B360 Chipset - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x2 PCIe mode)* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (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_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used. ** Only the M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ memory.
PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Audio that roars on the battlefield ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS Ai Charger ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS File Transfer ASUS PC Cleaner EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS quiet thermal solution Quiet Thermal Design Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Stylis
PRIME B360-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, 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) Operating system support Windows® 10 (64-bit) Form factor ATX form factor: 12.0 in. x 8.7 in.
1 Product introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. This PSU type has 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug.
M.2 socket 3 M.2_1(SOCKET3) These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PRIME Z270-P 2280 2260 2242 PRIME Z270-P M.2(SOCKET3)s • These sockets support M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Only the M.2_2 socket can support Intel® Optane™ memory. • The M.2_1 socket supports data transfer speed up to 16Gb/s. • The M.2_2 socket supports data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s. • Only the M.2_1 socket can support SATA mode storage devices.
System panel connector (20-5 pin F_PANEL) • PIN 1 +HDD_LED- +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER RESET PLED- System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. PWR_SW PLED+ PLEDPWR Ground • PANEL +PWR_LED- HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND Reset +5V PLED+ This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
Rear panel connectors 1 2 7 11 10 9 8 3 4 7 6 5 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Headset 2.1-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 Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 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 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.
Installing a DIMM 2 1 A A B To remove a DIMM A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
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 PB360P.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 and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
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 EZ Mode(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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 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.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement 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 :PRIME H370-PLUS, PRIME B360-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.