Asus TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING driver and firmware
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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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... this guide iv Package contents vi TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu 2-10
Appendix
Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information...
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... 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...
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... 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...
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TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary
AMD B350 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support
AMD Ryzen™ /7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
Storage
LAN Audio
AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support...
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TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Rear panel I/O ports
Internal connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor
Quiet Thermal Design: - Stylish Fanless Design: MOS Heat-sink & Chipset Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB ...
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CPU_FAN
DVI VGA
SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit,288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in)
Place this side towards the rear of the
chassis
HDMI
KBMS _USB12
U31G2 _12
BATTERY
LANGuard
LAN_U31G1_56
CHA_FAN2
128Mb BIOS
FAN_RGB_HEADER
AUDIO
Realtek® 8111H
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... AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1~6) 7. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34,56) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. PCI Express x16...
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... (CPU).
5. DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.
6. AMD B350 SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)
These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
SATA6G
GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN
GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP
GND
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...-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD].
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...slot
This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 network card, SCSI card, and other card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
17. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules.
• This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
• Due to CPU limitation, M.2 socket supported varies by processor. Refer...
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... socket. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
Installing the CPU
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
Type 1
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Type 2
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Remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom.
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...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.
• 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
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Installing a DIMM 1
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To remove a DIMM
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...into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
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... BIOS using EZ Flash 3:
1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to enable it.
2. Follow the steps below to update the BIOS via a storage device or Internet.
Via Storage Device
a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select via Storage Device.
b) Press to switch to the Drive...
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... and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and
save them in your USB flash drive.
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.
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... press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file:
1. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /g and press . 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 [2014/08/01]
Current ROM BOARD: TUF B350M-PLUS GAMING VER: 0216 (H :00 B :00...
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... boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.1 Layout contents 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 to change between the two modes.
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