Asus ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING User manual

Motherboard
ROG STRIX
B365-G
GAMING

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E15361
First Edition
April 2019
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING specifications summary .......................................... ix
Package contents..................................................................................................... xiii
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Onboard jumpers ........................................................................ 1-9
1.1.7 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................ 2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection............................................................. 2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-9
2.1.8 Expansion card installation ....................................................... 2-10
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-11
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-12
2.2.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-12
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-14
2.3 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-16
2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-16

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 QFan Control............................................................................... 3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-11
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-13
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................3-13
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-14
3.6.1 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 3-14
3.6.2 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-14
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-14
3.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-15
3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-15
3.6.6 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 3-16
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-16
3.6.8 APM Conguration.................................................................... 3-16
3.6.9 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-17
3.6.10 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-17
3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-17
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-17
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-18
3.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................3-19
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............................................................ 3-19
3.9.2 Secure Erase ............................................................................ 3-20
3.9.3 ASUS User Prole..................................................................... 3-21
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-21
3.9.5 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 3-21
3.9.6 Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app............................. 3-21
3.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................3-22
3.11 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 3-23
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-23
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-24
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-26

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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
Appendix
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-9

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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 devices on it, 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 become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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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:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
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.

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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 trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete 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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ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING specifications summary
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CPU
Intel®Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
Processors
Supports Intel®14 nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel®CPU support list
Chipset Intel®B365 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* DDR4 2666MHz will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 9th / 8th Gen. 6-core or higher
processors.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI ports
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz
Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Safeslot
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* When the M.2 Socket with E key is occupied, PCIe x16_2 will runs at x2 mode.
Storage
Intel®B365 Chipset
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 modes)*
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- Intel®Optane Memory Ready
- Supports Intel®Rapid Storage Technology
* The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA6G_1 ports when using M.2 SATA
mode device.
LAN
1 x Intel®I219V Gigabit LAN
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology

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ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING specifications summary
Audio
ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel Codec High Definition Audio
CODEC
- Dual OP Ampliers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
Audio Feature:
- LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated trace
path
- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
USB
Intel®B365 Chipset
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports ( 2 ports at back panel [red])
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (4 ports at back panel; 2 ports at mid-board)
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports( 2 ports at back panel; 4 ports at mid-board)
ASUS Special
Features
Gamer’s Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1 Gen 1 / 2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- Highly Durable Components
- DIGI+ VRM
- SafeSlot
GPU Boost
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS EPU
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ARMOURY CRATE
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS MyLogo
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
ASUS Fan Xpert 4

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ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING specifications summary
ROG Exclusive
Features
Aura Sync
ROG RAMCache III
ROG GameFirst V
ROG Overwolf
ROG CPU-Z
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x DVI port
1 x HDMI 1.4b port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A [Red])
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
5 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Ports
1 x AAFP connector
1 x 4-pin RGB connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 devices
(SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 modes)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage
(PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module*
1 x TPM connector
1 x COM port connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x AIO_Pump connector (4-pin)
1 x CPU Fan connector (4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4 -pin)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x System panel connector
* The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

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ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING specifications summary
BIOS 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1
Manageability WOL, PXE
Software
Drivers
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS Utilities
Operating system
support
Windows®10 64-bit
Form factor Micro ATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for
the latest specications.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING motherboard
Cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables
Accessories
1 x Cable Tie black
1 x ROG Strix Series sticker
1 x ROG Strix Series Door Hanger
1 x M.2 Screws Package
Application drive 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation 1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components
The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel®1151 compatible CPU Fan
Intel®1151 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card (optional)
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
1 bag of screws

ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
Components shown in this section may require additional purchase. Refer to Package
contents section for more information about the contents of your motherboard package.
• 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.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorin
the bag that came with the component.
• 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.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection section for more information.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout

ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents Page
1. Power connectors 1-16
2. CPUsocket 1-4
3. Fan and pump connectors 1-15
4. DIMMslots 1-5
5. SATA6Gb/sconnector 1-10
6. USB3.1Gen1connector 1-12
7. System Panel connector 1-17
8. ClearRTCRAMjumper 1-9
9. USB2.0connector 1-12
10. TPMconnector 1-11
11. Serial port connector 1-11
12. AURARGBLEDconnector 1-14
13. FrontPanelAudioconnector 1-18
14. M.2slot 1-13
15. M.2Wi-Fislot 1-13

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Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountIntel®Socket1151designedforthe9th/8th
GenIntel®Core™,Pentium®GoldandCeleron®Processors.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOT
installaCPUdesignedforothersocketsontheLGA1151socket.
• TheCPUtsinonlyonecorrectorientation.DONOTforcetheCPUintothesocket
topreventbendingtheconnectorsonthesocketanddamagingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• 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.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• 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.

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Chapter 1
1.1.4 System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithDualInlineMemoryModules(DIMM)slotsdesignedforDDR4
(DoubleDataRate4)memorymodules.
ADDR4memorymoduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.DO
NOTinstallaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
Recommended memory configurations
TherecommendedmemoryDIMMslotsaremarkedwithanasterix(*).

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Chapter 1
Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GB,16GBunbufferedandnon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothe
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quad-channelconguration.Anyexcess
memoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
• 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.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryloadoroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.