Motherboard

TUF B365M-PLUS
GAMING
 E15431
First Edition
April 2019

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Contents
Safety information....................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................... iv
Package contents........................................................................................ vi
TUF B365M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary............................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Motherboard overview.............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................. 1-8
System memory......................................................................................... 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-5

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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service
technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 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.

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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 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS TUF B365M-PLUS GAMING motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x I/O Shield
Accessories 1 x M.2 Screw package
1 x TUF GAMING sticker

Application DVD Support DVD

User Guide
Documentation
TUF Certification Card

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

TUF B365M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary

LGA1151 socket for 9th / 8th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and
Celeron® processors
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
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® B365 Chipset
4 x DIMMs, maximum 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at maximum 2666MHz on Intel®
8th Generation 6-core or higher processors.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
Expansion
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI-D ports
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
Graphics - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @30Hz
- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)

Multi-GPU Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

Support

Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnection between the integrated Media
LAN Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
TUF LANGuard

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Intel® B365 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
support
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x 4 modes)*
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
Storage
(PCIe 3.0 x 4 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, SATA6G_1 port cannot
be used.
Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard
Audio
the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive
sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Intel® B365 Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @mid-board, 4 ports @back
USB
panel)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board, 2 ports @back panel)
TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard;
certified by military-standard)
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS Safe Slot core+: PCIe slot fortified with a stainless-steel brace
- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Premium components provide better power efficiency
Superb Performance
ASUS OptiMem
- Improved DDR4 stability

ASUS special M.2 onboard

features - The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
Gaming Scenario
Aura
- Bright up your Build
Audio Features
- Audio that roars on the battlefield

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ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS PC Cleaner

EZ DIY
ASUS special UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
features
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Quiet Quiet Thermal Design
Thermal - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
Solution - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink, MOS Heat-sink, and M.2 Heat-sink
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x DisplayPort
Rear panel I/O 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type A)
ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 Audio jacks support 8 channel*
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports
(19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM
mode) coolers control
Internal 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
connectors
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x COM header
1 x Addressable LED header
1 x Aura RGB Strip header
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites,
BIOS
Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard,
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

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Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ASUS utilities
Support DVD
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS Support Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.5” (24.4cm x 24.1cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction
Motherboard overview
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
1
• 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.

• Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so
can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1 2 3 1 4
24.1cm(9.5in)

DIGI
KBMS_USB56 EATX12V +VRM

CPU_FAN
1
5

DVI

DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit,288-pin module)
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)

ADD_HEADER
1
6
Place this
side towards HDMI_DP
the rear of the LGA1151
EATXPWR

chassis 1
2
24.4cm(9.6in)
U31G1_34

CHA_FAN1
LAN_U31G1_12
U31G1_78

M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
M.2_1(SOCKET3)

X4 V V
7
AUDIO
2280 2260 2242

18
PCIEX16_1
PCIE SATA IRST

16
X4 X V
SATA6G_6

M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)

2280 2260 2242

Intel®
1219-V
18
SATA6G_5

BATTERY
Intel®
17 8
PCIEX1_1
B365
Super
SATA6G_4

I/O 128Mb
BIOS

16
ALC
1200
PCIEX16_2

COM_DEBUG
AAFP SPDIF_OUT COM USB1112 USB910 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3

CHA_FAN2
CLRTC RGB_HEADER

15 14 13 1 12 11 10 9 8

Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions.

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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~2)
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. Insufficient air flow 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.

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.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring 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.

Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket

Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is
designed for 9th / 8th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron®
processors.

For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).

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.

RGB LED
The RGB LED lighting control provides several lighting schemes, which allow you
to customize your favorite LED effect. You can set your favorite LED effect to cast
a stunning multi-color glow across your build, change shades to indicate CPU
temperature, pulsate in time to the beat of your music, or set your favorite color for
each pair of LEDs

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 Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER)
This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or
WS2812B based LED strips.

The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/
Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 120 LEDs.

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.

• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V
header on the motherboard.

• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system.

• The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_78)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB
3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you
can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds
of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power
efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
Intel® B365 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.
RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)
This header is for RGB LED strips.

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.

• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.

• The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating.

• The LED strips are purchased separately.

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 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
CLRTC
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of

+3V_BAT
the system setup information such as date, time, and system

GND
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
PIN 1

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.

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.

System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

PANEL
This connector supports several chassis-
+PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER
mounted functions.

PWRBTN#

Speaker
PLED+
PLED-

GND

GND
GND
+5V

PIN 1
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
GND
RSTCON#
NC
PLED+

PLED-

+HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED-

* Requires an ATX power supply

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)

Connect a USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module
to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply
with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
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.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

SPDIFOUT

Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then

install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
GND
+5V

chassis.
PIN 1

SPDIF_OUT

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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 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.

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS setup to [Enabled]. By default, this
connector is set to [Enabled].

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots

This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply
with the PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express operating mode

VGA configuration
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2
x16
Single VGA/PCIe card (Recommended for single N/A
VGA card)
Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x4

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications.

M.2 socket 3
M.2(SOCKET3)
These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD
modules.

The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.

• These M.2 sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.

• Both M.2 sockets can support data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s.

• Only the M.2_1 socket can support SATA mode storage devices. When a device in
SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA6G_1 port is disabled.

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 Rear panel connectors
1 2 3 4 5 6

10 9 8 7

1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse or PS/2
keyboard.
2. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.

DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.

3. DisplayPort. This port is for DisplayPort-compatible devices.

4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed
LED LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
LAN port
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking Ready to wake
then steady) up from S5 mode

5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1,
and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
7. 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.

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

Headset
Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
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

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.

8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. 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 firmware for better compatibility.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen1
ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.

9. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
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 9th / 8th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold 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

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B
4

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.

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System memory
Overview
This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 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.

DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets

DIMM_B2*
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2*
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2* Channel B DIMM_B1 and 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. 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 2133/2400/2666 MHz and its
corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile 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.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs).

• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)

Recommended memory configurations

DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2*
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2*
DIMM_A2*

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 Installing a DIMM

1 2 A
A

To remove a DIMM

A
B

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 BIOS information

• Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide.

2
• Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the
BIOS file in the removable device into TB365MP.CAP.

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 <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 first 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 file 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 profile 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.

Displays the CPU/ Selects the display language of Displays the system properties
motherboard the BIOS setup program of the selected mode. Click
temperature, CPU <Enter> to switch EZ System
voltage output, CPU/ Tuning modes
chassis fan speed, and
SATA information Creates storage RAID

Enables or disables the Intel Shows the Displays the

Rapid Storage Technology bootable Advanced mode
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. devices menus
Click the button to manually
Saves the changes Search on FAQs
tune the fans
and resets the
Loads optimized system Selects the boot
default settings device priority

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

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 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 <F7>.

Menu bar Q-Fan control

MyFavorite
Language EZ Tuning Wizard Hotkeys

Sub-menu item General help Pop-up Scroll bar Searches

window FAQ
Menu items Goes back to
Configuration Last modified EZ Mode
fields settings
Displays hardware
monitoring data

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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. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drives

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available USB devices.

Chapter 2: Getting started 2-4

 Appendix

Notices
FCC Compliance Information
Responsible Party: Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

Class B ITE

KC: Korea Warning Statement

Appendices A-2
 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. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.

Regional notice for California

WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Google™ License Terms

Copyright© 2019 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.

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English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU- ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
смотрите на www.asus.com/support conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес: överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
www.asus.com/support Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese: uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på: Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support

Appendices A-4
 ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com

Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv

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