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ROGSTRIXB360GGAMING, ROG STRIX B360-G GAMING, MBAB360GROGSTRIX, MBA-B360-G-ROGSTRIX, 4712900975345
Asus ROG Strix B360-G Gaming
Motherboard
Features
Intel B360 mATX gaming motherboard with Pre-mounted I/O shield, Aura Sync
support, RGB LED header , Dual M.2, SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.1 , DDR4, HDMI and
DVI.
- LGA1151 socket: Ready for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
- Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of
compatible PC gear, including RGB strips.
- Easy DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for
maximum endurance.
- Advanced cooling: Automated system-wide tuning and cooling profiles that
are tailor-made for your rig.
- Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teamed with Sonic Studio III creates
immersive aural landscapes.
- Gaming connectivity: Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors.
- Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst for
smoother, safer, lag-free online play.
Overview
AESTHETIC
Up your aesthetic horizons with a new cyber-text design, 3D-printable parts
from fan grills to cable combs, and Aura illumination to create a personalized
gaming with immersion that extends from the inside out.
Cyber Outlook
The distinctive sleek cuts across the ROG Strix heatsink are now accented
with a futuristic cyber-text pattern, fusing multiple gaming cultures to create
a unique identity for this generation. But it's not all about arresting looks:
the all-new ROG Strix motherboards exude material excellence, with a
high-quality metal heatsink that adds a premium touch.
Aura Sync
Perfect Synchronization
The ASUS Aura ecosystem is in the ascendancy, with an extensive and growing
list of ASUS products now offering Aura Sync compatibility along with loads of
compatible accessories and kits available through partners. ROG Strix B360-G
Gaming's RGB header lets you connect to and sync with PC cases, memory modules,
coolers and RGB LED strips from a broad selection of well-known manufacturers.
And they can all be easily managed via the intuitive ASUS Aura software.
3D Printing Friendly
3D-printable accessories
As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from
the competition with 3D-printed accessories.
FAN GRILL
Add a little extra style to your build.
CABLE COMBS
Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are
available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.
ROG FONTS
Use ROG font files to print letters — then fully customize your build by
adding your name or any other word or phrase.
ROG KEYCHAIN
Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world.
DIY FRIENDLY DESIGN
DIY-friendly design simplify your PC-building experience, so installation is
easier, compatibility assured, and all-around protection to keep you and your
rig safe.
Gamer's Guardian
Pre-Mounted I/O
Shield
ROG's patent-pending I/O shield is
finished in sleek matte black, and it's pre-mounted to make it easy to install
the motherboard.
SafeSlot
1X slot Provides stronger PCIe device
retention and greater shearing resistance
ESD Guards
2X greater electrostatic protection than
industry standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.
Q-SLOT
One easy-release clip to swap or secure
your graphics card. Press to pop out, or push in the card to
secure.
Q-DIMM
One-sided clips for super-simple,
super-secure handling of memory modules
Q-LED
Onboard LEDs indicate power status as
well as problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device to enable
quick diagnosis, if needed.
Digi+VRM
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM)
is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultraclean power
delivery to the CPU.
DRAM overcurrent protection
Onboard resettable fuses protect all
connection ports and DRAM modules against overcurrent and short-circuit damage,
extending your motherboard's life.
Highly durable
components
Superior chokes and durable capacitors
are engineered to resist extreme temperature up to 110% better than the industry
standard.
Certified
Compatibility
Having the freedom to pick and choose
the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. That's why ROG
Strix undergoes an extensive certification program focused on providing the very
best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our
extensive list of guaranteed-compatible components is an invaluable aid to
building a ROG Strix gaming rig. It specifies thousands of compatible parts, and
it includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for memory so you can build
fuss-free and fast-forward to the fun.
The ROG Strix Ecosystem
Awaits
Gear up with ROG Strix components, from
graphic cards and monitors, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with
complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The Strix ecosystem is more
extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system
expands.
Easy-To-Use UEFI
BIOS
The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on
any PC-building journey, and ROG Strix B360-F Gaming offers one of the best in
the business.
The wizard in EZ mode makes short work
of settings basics like the time and date, as well as more intricate stuff like
fan profiles and SATA port identification.
EZ MODE
Intuitive graphical fan
control
Fine-tune individual fans simply by
dragging a curve with the mouse.
SATA Information
Easily display SATA port details for
device identification.
Fast and easy clock
adjustment
Use mouse controls to quickly change
time and date settings.
When you're ready for a deeper dive,
delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode
enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in Search
function helps you quickly find the setting you need.
ADVANCED MODE
My Favorites
Quickly find tuning options and add
preferred tools to the list.
EZ Flash 3
Update the BIOS via the internet,
without leaving the BIOS interface.
SMART
Check your storage device
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability
and to determine potential failures.
GPU POST
View recommendations for multi-VGA
configurations and detailed information for select ASUS graphics cards.
Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to
factory-fresh condition.
Last Modified Log
Track last change and save preferred
profiles onto a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy
identification.
User Profile
Save BIOS settings for migration to a
new BIOS version or system.
Q-Fan Control
Configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the pre-configured fan
profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By
default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature
hits 75°C.
PERFORMANCE
Experience great performance through comprehensive cooling controls, fast
storage, and exclusive technologies to enhance memory reliability and speed.
Cooling
Cooler By Design
ROG Strix B360-G Gaming features the most comprehensive cooling controls
ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 Core or the UEFI BIOS.
Multi temp sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable
thermal sensors, for workload-based cooling. All can be easily managed via Fan
Xpert 4 Core or UEFI.
4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
AIO pump fan
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling
setups.
Optimization
Performance Level Up
You'll want to push performance as far as you dare for brilliant gaming
thrills, and with exclusive AI Suite 3's dashboard-style control panel you'll
fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Strix B360-G Gaming based system. Get
the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency all via
a simple and intuitive interface.
ADVANCED FAN CONTROLS
Fan Xpert 4 Core
ROG Strix motherboards provide comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one
(AIO) coolers via Fan Xpert 4 Core or via its media-acclaimed UEFI. Whether
you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all
parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode which reduces
all fan speeds to below the default minimum keeping your system whisper-quiet
when performing light tasks.
ALL-ROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EPU
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) provides system-wide power savings by
automatically optimizing power consumption and maximizing savings via its Away
mode a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting
down unused I/O controllers.
PRECISE DIGITAL POWER CONTROL
Digital Power Controls
Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage
droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to
fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.
Storage
DUAL PCIE 3.0 M.2
ROG Strix B360-G Gaming features dual M.2 slots. One slot supports both SATA
and PCIe 3.0 x2 modes, and the other slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe.
Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface
available.
Memory
Improved DDR4 Stability
ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to
the optimal PCB layer, and ASUS T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned
signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements
allow the ROG Strix B360-G Gaming 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.
Speed Your Game Loads
RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times.
Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely
intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that
favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.
AUDIO
Proper gaming audio built in means you're ready to play, chat or stream or
kick back with videos right out of the gate, with smart routing to direct
different audio streams to different devices.
Sonic Studio III
Intuitive Audio-Tuning Suite
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual
surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you
deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range
of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit
personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
APP-SPECIFIC
PROFILES
Apply customized audio settings to
different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you
want to listen.
SURROUND SOUND
Surround sound for a truly immersive
audio experience.
Sonic Studio Link
New Sonic Studio Link VR functionality
extends its HRTF effects to headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC
Vive.
GAMING
In-game sound effects and music are
adjusted automatically to increase the feeling of immersion, so audio pulls you
further into the game.
MOVIE
The Voice Clarity and Smart Volume
sliders are set high to emphasize dialog, so you'll hear the softest whispers
and experience minimum distortion at maximum volume.
MUSIC
Voice Clarity, Bass Boost and Treble
Boost are carefully balanced so your music-listening experience feels like a
live performance.
COMMUNICATION
Soft sounds are accentuated by Smart
Volume for enhanced listening, while Voice Clarity boosts speech for
crystal-clear conversations.
VIRTUAL REALITY
Sonic Studio Link applies Sonic Studio
III effects to your VR headset, boosting immersion in virtual
worlds.
MULTITASKING
Easy-to-use routing assigns different
audio streams to different outputs, such as browser effects to headphones and
game audio to speakers.
Sonic Radar III
Scan and Detect to
Dominate
The new Sonic Radar III has an evolved
audio engine to process sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always
aware of what's going on around you. It now also includes an on-screen arrow to
help you instantly pinpoint the enemy's position! See the origin of key in-game
sounds and hone your enemy-pinpointing skills. Plus the new Audio Boost feature
provides filters that let you hear even the faintest sounds, so you can become
the hunter, not the hunted!
Improved Audio
Algorithm
The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm
offers improved accuracy that helps you pinpoint the enemy.
3D Engine
Sonic Radar III is built around an
all-new HUD, and it includes an in-game 3D arrow for a more intuitive
experience.
Audio Boost
Hit hotkeys to briefly
increase bass, midrange or treble frequencies to improve focus during different
parts of your game.
Audio Radar
A visual cue to ensure Sonic Radar III
is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.
SupremeFX
Shielded audio, superior
sound
Immerse yourself in sound with ROG
Strix's SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the
integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response
for a neutral, detailed sound signature. The addition of two op amps on the
front-panel headphone output ensures adequate voltage and current to drive
headphones to their full potential.
Audio cover
Effective shielding against
electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the
best quality.
Audio-line
shielding
Intelligent shielding blocks
electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner
audio.
Dual Op Amplifiers
Two onboard op amps pump exceptional
audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600 headphone impedance.
Premium Nichicon audio
capacitors
High-quality Japanese-made components
produce warm, natural audio with exceptional clarity and
fidelity.
NETWORKING
Loaded with the latest technologies,
you'll benefit from connections as quick and simple to make as they are stable
and speedy.
Intel Gigabit
Ethernet
More Throughput and Less CPU Usage
for Great Gaming Experiences
ROG Strix B360-F Gaming features the
very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN
reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more
processing power available for gaming.
· Lower
CPU workload
· High
TCP and UDP throughput
GameFirst IV
Team Up to Banish Lag
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic
for faster, lag-free online gaming. New Multi-Gate Teaming brings together all
your networks to create gargantuan bandwidth and smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll
also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by
parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for best
performance.
LANGuard
Pumped-Up Throughput, Best Surge
Protection
LANGuard means safer, more reliable
connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium
surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Strix B360-F Gaming's
connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically guarded and
surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static
electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against
surges!
ROG Strix Gives You
More
Design, build, tweak and show off your
style with ROG Strix behind you every step of the way.
OVERWOLF
Stay in the Game
Overwolf is a clever, unobtrusive
overlay that lets you browse the internet, email, IM, and stream or record
gameplay all while you're in the game. Color-matched ROG skins that display your
status as a member of an elite pack are also available for download from the
Overwolf App Store.
· In-game
dock - 5 customizable apps
· In-game
calling - 0 missed calls during gaming
· Multi-IM
support - 5+ clients in a single interface
ROG CLONE DRIVE
Image Your Drives, the Smart
Way
All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart,
convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives
or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target
drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk all at breakneck
speeds.
BEYOND VR READY
The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means
that ROG Strix B360-F Gaming 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 provides a new way to
configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
THE POWER OF INTEL
Intel® B360 chipset
The IntelB360 is a single-chipset design
that supports 8thGeneration IntelCoreLGA1151 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 3.1 Gen 2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and
32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel
B360 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in
graphics performance.
Ready for 8th Generation Intel®
LGA1151 Core processors
This motherboard supports 8th Generation
IntelCoreprocessors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and
PCI Expresscontrollers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated
chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for
great performance.
Specificactions
CPU |
Intel®
for 8th Generation Coreâ„¢ Processors |
|
Supports
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
|
*
Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
Chipset |
Build
in Intel B360 |
|
|
Memory |
|
Intel®
B360 Chipset |
4
x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
|
|
Dual
Channel Memory Architecture |
|
Supports
Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
|
*
Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
|
**
DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel®
8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors. |
Graphic |
Integrated
Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support |
|
Multi-VGA
output support : HDMI/DVI-D ports |
|
-
Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30
Hz |
|
-
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz |
Multi-GPU
Support |
Supports
AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
Expansion
Slots |
1
x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
|
1
x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) |
|
2
x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
|
|
Storage |
|
Intel®
B360 Chipset |
1
x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* |
|
1
x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 2 mode) |
|
6
x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) |
|
Intel®
Optaneâ„¢ Memory Ready * |
LAN |
Intel®
I219V |
|
Anti-surge
LANGuard |
|
ROG
GameFirst IV |
|
|
Audio |
ROG
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
S1220A |
|
-
Dual OP Amplifiers |
|
-
Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs |
|
-
Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel
Jack-retasking |
|
-
High quality 120 dB (Line-out at rear) 113 dB SNR recording
input |
Audio
Feature |
-
SupremeFX Shieldingâ„¢ Technology |
|
-
Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
|
-
LED-lit Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with a gorgeous illuminated
trace path |
|
-
Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity |
|
-
Sonic Radar III |
|
-
Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link |
|
|
USB
Ports |
|
Intel®
B360 Chipset |
2
x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) |
Intel®
B360 Chipset |
4
x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) |
Intel®
B360 Chipset |
6
x USB 2.0 port(s) |
ROG
Exclusive Features |
ROG
RAMCache II |
|
ROG
CloneDrive |
|
Pre-mounted
I/O Shield |
|
Overwolf |
|
GameFirst
IV |
|
|
Special
Features |
|
Gamer's
Guardian |
-
ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.1/3.0/2.0 ports
|
|
-
DRAM Overcurrent Protection |
|
-
10K Black Metallic Capacitors |
|
-
Stainless Steel Back I/O |
|
-
Highly Durable Components |
|
-
DIGI+ VRM |
|
-
SafeSlot |
AURA
|
-
Aura Lighting Control |
|
-
Aura RGB Strip Headers |
ASUS
Exclusive Features |
-
GPU Boost |
|
-
AI Suite 3 |
|
-
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
|
ASUS
Quiet Thermal Solution |
-
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core |
ASUS
EZ DIY |
-
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
|
-
ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
|
-
ASUS MyLogo |
ASUS
Q-Design |
-
ASUS Q-Slot |
|
-
ASUS Q-DIMM |
Back
I/O Ports |
1
x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) |
|
1
x DVI |
|
1
x HDMI |
|
2
x USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
|
1
x Optical S/PDIF out |
|
5
x Gold-plated audio jacks |
|
2
x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) |
|
2
x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A |
|
Anti-surge
LAN (RJ45) port |
Internal
I/O Ports |
1
x AAFP connector |
|
1
x Aura RGB Strip Header |
|
1
x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) 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 2 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA & PCIE 3.0 X2 mode) |
|
1
x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) |
|
1
x TPM header |
|
1
x COM port(s) connector(s) |
|
6
x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) |
|
1
x CPU Fan connector(s) |
|
2
x Chassis Fan connector(s) |
|
1
x AIO_PUMP connector |
|
1
x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) |
|
1
x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors |
|
1
x Front panel connector(s) |
|
1
x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
Accessories |
User's
manual |
|
2
x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) |
|
1
x M.2 Screw Package |
|
1
x Supporting DVD |
|
1
x Strix door hanger |
|
1
x CABLE TIE BLACK |
|
1
x ROG Strix stickers |
BIOS |
1
x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI |
|
6.0,
Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6
Qfan |
|
Control,
F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and
ASUS |
|
DRAM
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, ASUS
Secure |
|
Erase,
ASUS User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search |
Manageability |
WOL,
WOR, PXE |
Operating
System |
Windows®
10 64-bit |
Form
Factor |
mATX
Form Factor |
|
9.6
inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
) |