Motherboard EX-B360M-V
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi EX-B360M-V specifications summary........................................................ vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview.............................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS EX-B360M-V motherboard Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 2 x SATA cables Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. EX-B360M-V specifications summary LGA1151 socket for the 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 14nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.
EX-B360M-V specifications summary Non-stop Durability Luminous Anti-moisture coating - Outstanding protection against moisture and corrosion USBGuard - 120% higher voltage tolerance ASUS 5X Protection III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage - ESD Guard- Electrostatic discharge protection - ASUS Overvoltage protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Stable power supply - ASUS stainless steel back I/O - 3X more durable Non-Stop Challenger ASUS unique fe
EX-B360M-V specifications summary 2 x USB 2.0/ 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector support additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 4 x SATA 6.
1 Product introduction Motherboard overview • 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.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation 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 header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +3V_BAT GND Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 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 key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 9 4 5 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 3.1 Gen1 ports.
4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects 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 configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Unplug all power cables 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.
System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 • 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.
Recommended memory configurations Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
BIOS information 2 Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 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.
I-Cafe The items in this menu allows you to configure some quick settings for the I-Cafe feature. Realtek PXE OPROM This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. POST Delay Time This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot.
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU/ MotherBoard Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot This item allows you to accelerate the boot speed. Boot Logo Display This item allows you to configure the boot logo display settings. Bootup NumLock State This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported).
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.
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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