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Asus ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING User Manual

Asus ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING
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Motherboard
ROG STRIX
B365-G
GAMING

Table of Contents

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Asus ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
CPU SocketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel B365
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory Supported64 GB
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots1
PCIe x1 Slots2
M.2 Slots2
M.2 InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
SATA 6Gb/s Ports6
Memory Speed2666 MHz
NetworkingRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 10

Summary

Product Introduction

Motherboard Overview

General overview of the motherboard.

Before You Proceed

Precautions before installing components or changing settings.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing component locations on the motherboard.

CPU Socket and Installation

Details about the CPU socket and installation.

System Memory

Information on DDR4 DIMM slots and memory installation.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCIe expansion slots.

Onboard Jumpers

Explanation of the Clear RTC RAM jumper.

Internal Connectors

Details on internal connectors.

SATA 6Gb/s Connector

Details on SATA connectors and RAID setup.

Serial Port Connector

Connecting a serial port module.

TPM Connector

Connecting a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Connector

Connecting USB 3.1 Gen 1 modules.

USB 2.0 Connector

Connecting USB 2.0 modules.

M.2 Slot

Installing M.2 SSDs and their configurations.

M.2 Wi-Fi Slot

Installing an M.2 Wi-Fi module.

AURA RGB LED Connector

Connecting RGB LED strips.

Fan and Pump Connectors

Connecting fans and pumps for system cooling.

Power Connectors

Connecting the motherboard to the power supply.

System Panel Connector

Connecting chassis-mounted functions.

Front Panel Audio Connector

Connecting the front panel audio module.

Basic Installation

Building Your PC System

Overall guide to building the PC system.

CPU Installation

Instructions for installing the CPU correctly.

Cooling System Installation

Guide for installing CPU heatsink, fan, and AIO cooler.

Motherboard Installation

Steps to mount the motherboard into the PC chassis.

DIMM Installation

Procedure for installing RAM modules.

ATX Power Connection

How to connect the motherboard to the power supply.

SATA Device Connection

Connecting SATA hard drives and optical drives.

Front I/O Connector

Connecting front panel connectors.

Expansion Card Installation

Installing PCIe x16 and x1 cards.

M.2 Installation

Steps for installing M.2 SSDs.

Motherboard Rear and Audio Connections

Connecting rear I/O ports and audio jacks.

Rear I/O Connection

Identifies and describes rear panel connectors.

Audio I/O Connections

Diagrams showing audio connection configurations.

Starting Up for the First Time

Initial system startup procedures and POST beep codes.

Turning Off the Computer

Procedures for safely shutting down the system.

BIOS Setup

Knowing BIOS

Introduction to ASUS UEFI BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup.

Advanced Mode

Detailed explanation of the Advanced BIOS mode.

EZ Mode

Overview of EZ Mode for basic system info.

Q-Fan Control

Fan speed control and profile configuration.

EZ Tuning Wizard

Wizard for easy RAID configuration.

My Favorites

Personal space for saving favorite BIOS items.

Main Menu

System info and security settings.

Ai Tweaker Menu

Configuring overclocking items.

Advanced Menu

Advanced settings for CPU and devices.

CPU Configuration

CPU info and power management.

PCH Configuration

PCH PCI Express speed.

PCH Storage Configuration

SATA controller and mode configuration.

PCH-FW Configuration

Firmware TPM configuration.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Configuring onboard devices.

APM Configuration

System wake and sleep settings.

USB Configuration

USB feature settings.

Network Stack Configuration

PXE support configuration.

HDD/SSD SMART Information

SMART information display.

Monitor Menu

System monitoring and fan settings.

Boot Menu

System boot options.

Tool Menu

Special function configurations.

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

BIOS update utility.

Secure Erase

Safely cleans SSDs.

ASUS User Profile

Store/load BIOS settings.

ASUS SPD Information

View DRAM SPD info.

Graphics Card Information

Graphics card details.

Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app

Enable/disable Armoury Crate.

Exit Menu

Load defaults, save/discard changes.

Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating the BIOS.

EZ Update

BIOS update in Windows.

ASUS EZ Flash 3

BIOS update via USB or Internet.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Restore BIOS if corrupted.

RAID Support

RAID Configurations

Motherboard supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10.

RAID Definitions

Explains RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions for electrical safety.

Operation Safety

Safety guidelines for installation and operation.

About This Guide

Guide Organization

Describes the structure of the user guide chapters.

Finding More Information

Lists ASUS website and optional documentation.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Typography Conventions

Explains formatting conventions.

ROG STRIX B365-G GAMING Specifications Summary

CPU

CPU socket and processor support.

Chipset

Intel B365 Chipset information.

Memory

DDR4 memory modules and slots.

Graphics

Integrated graphics processor and output.

Multi-GPU Support

AMD CrossFireX technology.

Expansion Slots

PCIe slots for expansion cards.

Storage

M.2 slots, SATA ports, RAID.

LAN

Network interface details.

Audio

High Definition Audio CODEC.

USB

USB port specifications.

ASUS Special Features

Exclusive ASUS features and utilities.

ROG Exclusive Features

List of ROG-specific software features.

Back I/O Ports

List of rear I/O panel ports.

Internal I/O Ports

List of internal motherboard connectors.

BIOS Features

BIOS features and standards.

Manageability Features

Management features like WOL and PXE.

Included Software

Software like EZ Update and utilities.

Operating System Support

Supported operating systems.

Form Factor

Motherboard form factor dimensions.

Package Contents

Installation Tools and Components

Appendix

Q-Code Table

Diagnostic Q-Codes and meanings.

Notices

FCC Compliance Information

Regulatory compliance for FCC.

ISED Compliance

Canadian regulatory compliance.

VCCI Japan Compliance

Japanese compliance statement.

Korea Warning Statement

Korean warning statement.

REACH Compliance

Information on REACH compliance.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

Product recycling information.

Regional Notice for California

California specific warning.

Googleâ„¢ License Terms

License terms for Google software.

ASUS Contact Information

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