Asus PRIME B360M-D User manual

Motherboard
PRIME B360M-D

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E14018
First Edition
March 2018
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME B360M-D specications summary ............................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Before you proceed ................................................................................................. 1-1
Motherboard overview............................................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................1-7
System memory ....................................................................................................... 1-8
M.2 Anchor Installation ........................................................................................... 1-9
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-4

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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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• 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, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

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Where to nd 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 yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks 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 or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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PRIME B360M-D specications summary
CPU
LGA1151 socket for 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron®processors
Supports Intel®14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®B360 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, maximum 32 GB, DDR4 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* The maximum memory frequency 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 (Qualied Vendors List).
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and D-Sub ports
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@24Hz/
2560 x 1600@60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/
Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB (for iGPU exclusively)
Storage
Intel®B360 Chipset
- 1 x 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.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME B360M-D motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Anchor
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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PRIME B360M-D specications summary
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LAN Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* high denition audio CODEC
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound
with exceptional clarity and delity
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
USB
Intel®B360 Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at the back
panel, blue, Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at the back panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortied PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-
electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
ASUS OptiMem
- Improved DDR4 stability
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS EPU
- EPU
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
Gaming Scenario
Audio Features
- Audio that roars on the battleeld
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS File Transfer
- ASUS PC Cleaner
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring a friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot

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Specications are subject to change without notice.
ASUS quiet
thermal solution
Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink solution
Back panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x COM port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type A ports (blue)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports
Internal I/O
connectors
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB ports
(19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode)
coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Clear CMOS header
BIOS features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3
My Favorites, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, F9 Search, and ASUS
DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating system
support Windows®10 (64-bit)
Form factor mATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 7.35 in. (24.4 cm x 18.7 cm)
PRIME B360M-D specications summary

ASUS PRIME B360M-D 1-1
Product introduction
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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.
• 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.
Motherboard overview
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 V V
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
PCI
ASM
1083
ASM1480
USB914 USB1011
SPEAKER
CLRTC
F_PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
U31G1_12
AAFP
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
DIGI
+VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1151
2280 2260 2242
M.2(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS_USB78
LAN_U31G1_56
LANGuard
U31G1_34
HDMI
18.7cm(7.35in)
128Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_5SATA6G_6
VGA COM
Intel®
B360
EATX12V
RTL
8111H
1 52 243
1
7 910
1
1
6
1
8
1
7
15
111213
14
16
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.

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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientation
andpushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
• WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecication2.0‑compliantpower
supplyunit(PSU)withaminimumof350Wpowerrating.ThisPSUtypehas24‑pin
and 8-pin power plugs.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe8‑pinEATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,the
system will not boot up.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower‑consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
• Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.
asus.com.cn/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en for details.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
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.Insufcientairow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 the 8th Generation Intel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,andCeleron®processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install M.2(NGFF)SSDmodules.
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
2280 2260 2242
M.2(SOCKET3)
2280 2260 2242
PRIME Z270-P M.2(SOCKET3)s
PRIME Z270-P
• ThissocketsupportsMKeyandtype2242/2260/2280storagedevices.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATA_2portcannot
be used.

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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.
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
specicationsandprovidefasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster
chargingtimeforUSB‑chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
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)
This4‑pinconnectorisforthechassis‑mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis‑mountedfunctions.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdataof
thesystemsetupinformationsuchasdate,time,andsystem
passwords.
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thetwo
pins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del> key during the boot process and enter
BIOSsetuptore‑enterdata.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB914, USB1011)
TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyof
theseconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem
chassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specicationsandsupports
upto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.

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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(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.
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audiostandard.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodule
cable to this connector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh‑denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh‑denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh‑denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,
settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HDAudio].Bydefault,this
connectorissetto[HDAudio].
PCI slot
ThePCIslotsupportscardssuchasLANcard,SCSIcard,USBcard,andother
cardsthatcomplywiththePCIspecications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
ThismotherboardhastwoPCIExpress3.0/2.0x1slotsthatsupportPCIExpress
3.0/2.0x1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCI
Expressspecications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
Thismotherboardhas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specications.

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Rear panel connectors
3
7
1
10
4 5
6
2
9 8
4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audio sources.
5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1
and7.1‑channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or
7.1‑channelconguration.
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 to wake up from
S5mode
_ _
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
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.
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
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 Speaker Out
Pink(Rearpanel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime(Frontpanel) — — — Side Speaker Out
To congure a 7.1-channel audio output:
 UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupporta7.1‑channelaudio
output.
7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (blue,Type A).These9‑pinUniversalSerialBus
(USB)portsconnecttoUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• USB3.1Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• 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rmwareforbettercompatibility.
• Westronglyrecommend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.
8. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh‑DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu‑ray,andotherprotected
content.
9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM). Thisportconnectsamodem,orotherdevices
thatconformwithserialspecication.
10. USB 2.0 portsThese4‑pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.

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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.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your 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installation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
Installing the CPU
1
4
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe
heatsink and fan if necessary.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
5
4
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5

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System memory
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:
• 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conguration.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.
• 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.ProleisnottheJEDECmemorystandard.Thestability
andcompatibilityofthesememorymodulesdependontheCPU’scapabilitiesand
otherinstalleddevices.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor‑markedvalue.
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList)
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1*
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
Recommended memory congurations
DIMM_A1* DIMM_A1*
DIMM_B1*

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To remove a DIMM
B
A
B
A
A
M.2 Anchor Installation
TheM.2Anchorisatool‑lessdesigntoeasilyfasten
and secure your M.2 SSD card to your motherboard
without using extra tools.
To install the M.2 SSD card using the M.2 Anchor:
1. Locate the M.2 mounting hole on your
motherboardandrmlyinserttheM.2Anchor
into the hole.
2. Insert the M.2 SSD card into the M.2 slot. The
notch at the end of the M.2 SSD card shall align
withtherodoftheM.2Anchor.

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3. FirmlyinsertthepinontheM.2Anchorintothe
hole on itself.
1. PulluptheringontheM.2Anchoruntilitis
separated from the hole.
2. RemovetheM.2SSDcardfromtheM.2slot.
To uninstall the M.2 SSD card:

BIOS information
2
• ScantheQRcodetoviewtheBIOSupdateguide.
• BeforeusingtheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utility,renamethe
BIOSleintheremovabledeviceintoPB360MD.CAP.
BIOS setup program
UsetheBIOSSetupprogramtoupdatetheBIOSorcongure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 enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>simultaneously.
Presstheresetbuttononthesystemchassis.
Pressthepowerbuttontoturnthesystemoffthenbackon.Dothisoptiononlyifyoufailedto
enterBIOSSetupusingthersttwooptions.
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.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSle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.
• IfthesystemfailstobootafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,trytocleartheCMOSand
resetthemotherboardtothedefaultvalue.SeesectionMotherboard overviewfor
informationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.
BIOS menu screen
TheBIOSsetupprogramcanbeusedundertwomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.
Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.
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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proleandbootdevicepriority.Toaccess
theAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.
ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.Refertothe
Setup Modeitemunderthe Boot menufordetails.
Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevices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 optimized
default settings
Shows the
bootable
devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans Search on FAQs
Searches by BIOS item name, enter the
item name to nd the related item listing
Enables or disables the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology
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