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Asus TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING/BR User Manual

Asus TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING/BR
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Motherboard
TUF B360M-PLUS
GAMING/BR
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Asus TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING/BR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
ChipsetIntel B360
CPU SocketLGA 1151
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory64 GB
Memory TypeDDR4
PCIe x16 Slots1
PCIe x1 Slots2
SATA Ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Speed2666MHz
M.2 Slots1
USB Ports6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0
AudioRealtek ALC887
LANRealtek RTL8111H

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions for preventing electrical shock hazards during system operation and component handling.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard and its components.

About This Guide

How This Guide Is Organized

Overview of the manual's structure and content organization.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Symbols

Explanation of warning symbols (DANGER, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, NOTE) used in the manual.

Typography

Explanation of text formatting like bold, italics, and key notation.

Package Contents

Items Included

Details of all components included in the motherboard packaging.

TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING/BR Specifications Summary

CPU

Details on the CPU socket and supported processors.

Chipset

Information about the Intel B360 Chipset.

Memory

Specifications for DDR4 memory support and configuration.

Expansion Slots

Details on available PCI Express slots for expansion cards.

Graphics

Information on integrated graphics processor and output ports.

Storage

Specifications for M.2 and SATA storage interfaces.

LAN

Details on the Gigabit LAN controller and features.

Audio

Information on the Realtek ALC887 audio codec and features.

USB

Specifications for USB 3.1 Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ports.

ASUS Special Features

Overview of exclusive ASUS technologies and components.

Gaming Scenario

Features related to gaming aesthetics and audio.

ASUS Exclusive Features

List of ASUS proprietary software and utilities.

EZ DIY

Features designed for easy system building and setup.

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

Details on cooling solutions and fan control.

Rear Panel I/O Ports

Description of connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS

Information about the BIOS version and features.

Manageability

Details on system management features like WOL and PXE.

Support DVD

Contents of the included support DVD.

OS Support

Supported operating systems for the motherboard.

Form Factor

Physical dimensions and type of the motherboard.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Motherboard Overview

A visual guide to the motherboard layout and key components.

CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors

Connecting CPU and chassis fans to motherboard headers.

ATX Power Connectors

Connecting ATX power supply to motherboard power inputs.

Intel LGA1151 CPU Socket

Information on installing the CPU into the LGA1151 socket.

DDR4 DIMM Slots

Details on installing DDR4 memory modules into DIMM slots.

RGB LED

Information on controlling RGB LED lighting effects.

USB 3.1 Gen1 (Up to 5Gbps) Connectors

Connecting USB 3.1 Gen 1 modules for additional ports.

Intel B360 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connectors

Connecting SATA hard drives using SATA 6.0Gb/s cables.

RGB Header

Connecting RGB LED strips to the RGB header.

Clear RTC RAM

Procedure to clear CMOS data and reset BIOS settings.

System Panel Connector

Connecting chassis-mounted system panel functions.

USB 2.0 Connectors

Connecting USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports.

Serial Port Connector

Connecting serial port modules to the motherboard header.

Digital Audio Connector

Connecting S/PDIF Out module for digital audio output.

Front Panel Audio Connector

Connecting front panel audio modules (HD Audio/AC'97).

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 Slots

Details on available PCI Express x1 slots.

M.2 Socket 3

Installing M.2 SSD modules and their specifications.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 Slot

Information on the PCI Express x16 slot for graphics cards.

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of all connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Audio Configuration

Table detailing audio port functions for different channel configurations.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10Gbps) Ports

Details on USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A ports.

USB 5Gb/s Type C Port

Information on the USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C port.

HDMI Port

Description of the HDMI port for video and audio output.

USB 2.0 Ports

Details on USB 2.0/1.1 ports.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

System Memory

Overview

Information about DDR4 DIMM sockets and memory configurations.

Recommended Memory Configurations

Diagrams showing optimal memory module placement.

Installing a DIMM

Instructions for installing and removing memory modules.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

BIOS Setup Program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

EZ Mode

Overview and features of the simplified BIOS interface.

Advanced Mode

Detailed options and configuration for experienced users.

Exit Menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, and loading defaults.

Appendix

Notices

Regulatory compliance statements for FCC and ISED.

Japan Compliance Statement (VCCI)

VCCI Class B ITE compliance statement for Japan.

Korea Warning Statement (KC)

KC compliance statement for Korea.

REACH

Information on REACH compliance and chemical substances.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

Information on product recycling and takeback programs.

Regional Notice for California

California-specific warning regarding cancer and reproductive harm.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Statement of compliance with EU directives across multiple languages.

FCC Compliance Information

Declaration of compliance with FCC Part 15 rules.

ASUS Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Contact details for ASUS headquarters and technical support.

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Contact details for ASUS America technical support.

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Contact details for ASUS Germany/Austria technical support.

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