ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming Motherboard

Overview

AMD AM4 B350 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 3200MHz, M.2, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1

• The successor to Pro Gaming motherboards
• Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers
• SupremeFX audio: Renowned audio performance with intuitive Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III
• 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking
• Gaming connectivity: M.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A connectors
• Gaming networking: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
• Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability

  

ROG Strix B350-F Gaming continues the proud legacy of the Pro Gaming series and features advanced ROG innovations. ROG Strix B350-F Gaming motherboards combine bold aesthetics with premier performance and incredible audio to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences and style. Support for the latest AMD processors and technologies, plus exclusive ROG innovations, take performance to the next level to give you the edge against opponents. ROG Strix B350-F Gaming charges every movement of every game with thrilling energy and equips you with epic speed and agility. Join the Republic with ROG Strix B350-F Gaming and dominate your game!

• 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 x Type-A)
• Intel® I211-AT
• ROG GameFirst IV
• Anti-surge LanGuard
• SupremeFX 8-channel audio
• Optical S/PDIF out port
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 SafeSlots (CPU)
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCH)
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 slots (PCH)
• SupremeFX S1220A CODEC
  • Impedance sense
  • High quality output and input
  • SupremeFX shielding
  • Dual headphone amplifiers
• DDR4 3200MHz(O.C.)
• 4 x DIMM, dual-channel
• AMD® Socket AM4
• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 Type M (2242-22110)
• SATA and PCIE 3.0 x 4 modes
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
• 2 x Aura RGB headers

Lighting

AURA LIGHTING CONTROL

Create your own custom LED lighting effects with the intuitive Aura software. Cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build with the powerful RGB LEDs built in to ROG Strix B350-F Gaming, or attach separate RGB strips using the two onboard 4-pin headers. You can even use both at the same time and enjoy perfect lighting synchronization. Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of twelve different lighting themes.

*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.

* One extension cable is included. RGB LED strips are sold separately.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

CPU

AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen/7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors 

Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU

Supports CPU up to 8 cores

Chipset

AMD B350

Memory

AMD Ryzen Processors

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *

AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *

Dual Channel Memory Architecture 

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 

Graphic

Integrated AMD Radeon R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A-Series APU 

Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports 

- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB

Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen Processors

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4) 

AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode) 

AMD B350 chipset

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1

3 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

AMD Ryzen Processors : 

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA &PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*5

2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), 

AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors : 

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA &PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode)*6

AMD B350 chipset : 

4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), 

Support Raid 0, 1, 10

LAN

Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Anti-surge LANGuard

ROG GameFirst Technology

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

- Dual Headphone Amplifiers

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback 

Audio Feature :

- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

- Sonic Radar III

- Sonic Studio III

USB Ports

AMD Ryzen/7th Generation A-series/Athlon Processors : 

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)

AMD B350 chipset : 

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red)

AMD B350 chipset : 

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at mid-board)

AMD B350 chipset : 

6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)

ROG Exclusive Features

ROG RAMCache II

ROG CPU-Z

ROG CloneDrive

Overwolf

GameFirst IV

Special Features

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.

TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost

- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors 

Gamer's Guardian:

- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports

- DRAM Overcurrent Protection

- Stainless Steel Back I/O

- Highly Durable Components

- DIGI+ VRM

- SafeSlot

ASUS EPU :

- EPU 

AURA :

- Aura Lighting Control

ASUS Exclusive Features :

- AI Suite 3

- Ai Charger 

ASUS EZ DIY :

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 

- ASUS EZ Flash 3 

ASUS Q-Design :

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM 

Gaming Aesthetics :

- AURA-RGB Lighting

Digi+VRM

Back I/O Ports

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 

2 x USB 2.0 

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

2 x RGB Header(s)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 

2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA &PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x TPM connector(s) 

1 x COM port(s) connector(s)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 

3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 

1 x AIO_PUMP connector 

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)

1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

1 x System panel connector

Accessories

User's manual

I/O Shield

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

1 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x Supporting DVD

1 x ROG Strix stickers

1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label

1 x Cable ties pack(s)

1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)

1 x ROG coaster(s)

BIOS

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 Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS EZ Update 

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating System

Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor 

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1 PCIEX16_3 Socket shares bandwidth witch PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_3 

*2 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. 

*3 Due to AMD Ryzen Processor limitation, More than DDR4-2666 is supported by one DIMM per channel only

*4 ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10 64-bit.

*5 When a SATA / PCIE mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports.

*6 When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6 ports