Motherboard TUF B360-PLUS GAMING
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................................ vi ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING specifications summary...................................... vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.
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 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 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 1 x ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x IO Shield 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU Installation Tool Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF GAMING sticker If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Intel® B360 Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology support -1xM .2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)* Storage -1xM .2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE x2 mode) - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports - Ready for Intel® Optane Memory * The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using M.2 SATA mode devices. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING specifications summary Superb Performance M.
ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING specifications summary 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices) 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices) 6 x SATA 6.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • 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.
1.2.1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-2 2. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 1-3 3. CPU, chassis, and AIO pump fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 4-pin AIO_PUMP FAN) 1-3 4. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-3 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_56) 1-3 6. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) 1-4 7. Intel® B360 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-4 8. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) 1-4 9.
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is designed for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. For more details, refer to 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU). CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR 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.
M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2) M.2(SOCKET3) These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. • The M.2_1 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode), and supports data transfer speed of up to 16Gb/s. • The M.2_2 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices (PCIE x2 mode), and supports data transfer speed of up to 16Gb/s. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used. Intel® B360 Serial ATA 6.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC +3V_BAT GND 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: PIN 1 1.
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. SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
To configure 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. 6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. 8. 1-8 • Due to the limitation of USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.
1.3 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.
1.4 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: Channel 1-10 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 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B ASUS TUF B360-PLUS GAMING A 1-11
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Chapter 2: 2 BIOS Information BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3: 1.
2.1.3 • ASUS EZ Flash 3 supports USB devices, such as a USB flash disk, with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3.
2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D: . ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: TUF B360-PLUS VER: 0301 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/29/2016 PATH: Drives panel Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C:\ C: D: FORMAN~1 TGB360PS.CAP 16779264 2016-08-29 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3.
2.2 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. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: Press ++ simultaneously.
2.2.1 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 in the Boot menu. Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
2.2.2 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 .
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit F
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen.
2.3 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. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
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Appendix 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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