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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.
Contents Safety information ......................v About this guide .........................v ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary ..........vii Package contents ......................xi Installation tools and components ................. xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Motherboard overview ..................1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed ................1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout ................1-2 1.1.3...
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3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information ............3-16 3.6.8 USB Configuration ................3-16 Monitor menu ....................3-17 Boot menu .......................3-17 Tool menu ......................3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ...............3-19 3.9.2 Secure Erase ..................3-19 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile ..............3-20 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ................3-20 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information ..............3-20...
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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
* Due to AMD Ryzen™ Processor limitation, More than DDR4-2666 is supported by one DIMM per channel only. * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List). Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology ®...
ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller ® Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst technology ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - Impedance sense for front and rear panel headphone outputs...
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ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - Q-Shield - Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM Gamer’s Guardian ASUS Special - SafeSlot...
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ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING specifications summary 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0 ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning BIOS Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen,...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x Cable for RGB Header (80cm 1 x 4-pin) 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw package...
Installation tools and components AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4 compatible CPU Fan Phillips (cross) screwdriver SATA hard disk drive PC chassis 1 bag of screws DIMM Power supply unit SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.
• 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. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD ® Ryzen™/7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ up to 8-core processors. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the AM3+/AM2+/AM2 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! Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • 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. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you 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. • I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. ® • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
IRQ assignments for this motherboard • For AMD AM4 A-series/Athlon™ Series processors PCIe X 16_1 shared PCIe X 16_3 shared PCIe X 1_1 shared PCIe X 1_2 shared PCIe X 1_3 shared shared APU USB3.0 XHCI shared Controller AMD Promonotry Chip shared XHCI Controller SATA Controller shared HD Audio Controller shared Intel LAN shared • For Ryzen processors PCIe X 16_1 shared PCIe X 16_2 shared...
1.1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. strix b350-F GAMING CLRTC PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
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RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1/2) These headers are for RGB LED strips. RGB_HEADER1 +12V strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 RGB_HEADER2 PIN 1 +12V ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING RGB HEADERS The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
PIN 1 +5 Volts +5 Volts PSON# -12 Volts +3 Volts strix b350-F GAMING +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
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CHA FAN IN ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 strix b350-F GAMING HD-audio-compliant pin definition ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING Analog front panel connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 strix b350-F GAMING ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately.
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB12, USB34) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB12 USB34 strix b350-F GAMING PIN 1 PIN 1 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
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This connector is for the thermistor cable that monitors the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. strix b350-F GAMING T_SENSOR PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING T_SENSOR connector M.2 (Socket 3) This socket allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. M.2(SOCKET3) strix b350-F GAMING 22110 2280 2260 2242 ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING M.2(SOCKET3)
SPEAKER PWR_SW PIN 1 strix b350-F GAMING +HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED- * Requires an ATX power supply ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING System panel connector • System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable...
2.1.1 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. strix b350-F GAMING DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
The AM4 socket is compatibale with AMD AM4 processors. 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! ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors USB 3.0 ports LAN (RJ45) port DisplayPort Audio I/O ports** USB 3.1 ports Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports HDMI port * and ** : Refer to the tables for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link...
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-13...
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Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 6 channel Speakers If you are using Windows ® 10 platform, use only the light blue audio port for Side Speaker Out in a 6-channel configuration. Connect to 8 channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-14...
If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 2-15...
BIOS Beep Description VGA detected One short beep Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Hot Keys Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) Go back to EZ Mode Submenu items General help Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Search on the FAQ Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing Monitor...
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.
3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey. Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
PWM Mode Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...
To start OC Tuning: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not sure, then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.
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Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-11...
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. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enable this item to set lower CPU core/cache voltage and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance.
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Hyper Kit Mode Disables this option for M.2 devices. Enables this option for ASUS Hyper Kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-15...
Change Settings This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [On] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] 3.6.5 APM Configuration ErP Ready Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING 3-17...
® ® • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo appears. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-18...
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-20...
® ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1...
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
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To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the SATA signal cables. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING...
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license 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.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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