ASUS PRIME B360M-A Intel B360 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) microATX motherboard

ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions We&39;ve melded all the good stuff that&39;s packed into the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with essential ASUS design and engineering so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning comprehensive cooling controls and immersive onboard audio When you build with an ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboard you build smart easy and affordably Tune it your way Improved DDR4 stability ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots These enhancements allow the Prime 300 Series to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload - whether you&39;re gaming or running intensive applications ASUS OptiMem benefits - Improved memory stability and compatibility - Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages - Improved memory frequency margin - Tested by using Synopsys HSPICE simulation software Cooler by design Prime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS Multiple temperature sources Each header can be set to monitor and react to up to three thermal sensors Via Fan Xpert you can also assign a sensor to monitor the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to ensure optimal cooling during GPU- or CPU-intensive workloads 4-pin PWMDC fan Each onboard CHA FAN header supports PWM and DC mode Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey and Prime 300 Series has one of the best in the business Q-Fan Control Can configure the fan&39;s operating speed manually or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard Silent Turbo or Full Speed modes plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75°C Search Function When you&39;re ready for a deeper dive Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard — with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye EZ mode - EZ Tuning Wizard Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups - Intuitive graphical fan control Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse - SATA Information Display SATA port details that help you easily recognize drives - Fast Clock Adjustment Use mouse controls to change the time and date Advanced mode - My Favorites Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list - Secure Erase Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition - User Profile Save BIOS settings for migration to new BIOS version or system - SATA Port Renaming Rename SATA ports for easy identification Ultrafast connectivity USB 31 Gen 2 Type-A Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 31 Gen 2 onboard With backward-compatible USB 31 Gen 2 Type-A™ you&39;ll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — twice as fast as standard USB 31 Gen 1 Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details USB 31 Gen 1 front-panel connector Future-proof connectivity USB 31 Gen 1 is right where you need it with two super-speed headers for the front panel Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 20 with instant plug-and-play connectivity and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details M2 Speed up with onboard M2 With x4 PCI Express® 3020 bandwidth M2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds It&39;s the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive providing fast access to data Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details Intel Optane memory Intel Optane memory ready Intel Optane™ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by Prime 300 Series motherboards Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times so everything feels faster and more responsive Native M2NVMe PCIe RAID Support for Lightning Fast Storage Speed! Lightning-fast storage speed With x4 PCI Express 3020 bandwidth M2 supports up to 32Gbs data-transfer speeds It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible Reliable stability and compatibility Built to Last ASUS is the world&39;s leading motherboard brand Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1000 components and devices and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8000 hours of strict validation — offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences 5X Protection III Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability 520 DDR4 compatibility Industry-leading DDR4 memory compatibility for best flexibility and reassurance 1000 compatible devices Compatibility with a range of CPUs memory modules graphics cards and more 8000 validation hours Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability compatibility and safety Prime 300 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III employing the finest components excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your investment That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world&39;s leading motherboard brand 1000 Compatible devices and components The superior compatibility of Prime 300 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences 8000 VALIDATION HOURS ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8000 hours of stringent tests A barrage of burn-in environmental compatibility software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment Upgrade to unrivalled audio Outstanding audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you&39;ve ever experienced! - Audio shielding Separates analogdigital signal domains significantly reducing multi-lateral interference - Separate layer for left and right tracks Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature with exceptional fidelity Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details Visual beauty virtual worlds Aura Sync Outshine the competition A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic ASUS Aura Sync offers full lighting connected via the motherboard&39;s RGB header with a variety of functional presets for external LED strips And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V) For maximum brightness strip length should not exceed 3m LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details Brighten Up Your Build LED-illuminated control for trace paths Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles Specifications and features vary by model and all images are illustrative Please refer specification pages for full details Beyond VR ready Complete your immersion Prime 300 series isn&39;t just VR ready — it goes way beyond The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime 300 series has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence Intel B360 chipset The Intel® B360 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 processors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links allowing increased bandwidth and stability Additionally the B360 chipset provides a maximum of four USB 31 Gen 2 ports two USB 31 Gen 1 ports six SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M2 and PCIe 30 lane-speed support for faster data retrieval Intel B360 also supports integrated-graphics so you&39;ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance Ready for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package with integrated graphics memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3020 lanes for great performance ASUS OptiMem Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability Fan Xpert 2 Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming 5X Protection III Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection Ultrafast connectivity Supreme flexibility with USB 31 Gen 2 Intel Optane memory ready and native M2 support for Lightning-fast storage speeds Memory Number of memory slots 4 Memory slots type DIMM Supported memory types DDR4-SDRAM Memory channels Dual Non-ECC Yes Supported memory clock speeds 213324002666 MHz Maximum internal memory 64 GB Unbuffered memory Yes Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Intel Core i3i5i7 series i3-8xxxi5-8xxxi7-8xxx Compatible processor series Intel® Celeron® Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel® Pentium® Processor socket LGA 1151 (Socket H4) Internal IO Number of M2 (M) slots 2 Supported storage drive interfaces M2 Serial ATA III USB 20 connectors 2 USB 30 (31 Gen 1) connectors 1 SPDIF out connector Yes Number of SATA III connectors 6 Number of EATX power connectors 1 Number of COM connectors 1 Number of chassis fan connectors 2 Front panel audio connector Yes EPS power connector (8-pin) Yes CPU fan connector Yes ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes Back panel IO ports USB 30 (31 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1 USB 31 (31 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2 USB 20 ports quantity 2 VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1 PS2 ports quantity 2 HDMI ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 DVI-D ports quantity 1 Technical details Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel B360 Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes Motherboard form factor micro ATX Component for PC Audio Audio output channels 71 channels Networking Ethernet LAN Yes LAN controller Realtek RTL8111H Ethernet interface type Gigabit Ethernet Performance Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Yes Windows operating systems supported Windows 10Windows 10 EducationWindows 10 Education x64Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Enterprise x64Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home x64Windows 10 IOT CoreWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro x64 Motherboard chipset family Intel Motherboard chipset Intel B360 Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes Audio output channels 71 channels Motherboard form factor micro ATX Component for PC Graphics Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels Expansion slots PCI Express x1 (Gen 3x) slots 2 PCI Express x16 (Gen 3x) slots 1 BIOS BIOS type UEFI AMI Clear CMOS jumper Yes BIOS memory size 16 MB ACPI version 61 Video Maximum resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 10Windows 10 EducationWindows 10 Education x64Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Enterprise x64Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home x64Windows 10 IOT CoreWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro x64 Processor special features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 20 Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes Intel® Insider™ Yes Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready Yes Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes Weight & dimensions Width 244 mm Depth 206 mm... 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