All stock codes associated to this product
PRIMEB360MA/CSM, PRIME B360M-A/CSM, MBAB360MACSM, MBA-B360M-A-CSM, 4712900985917
ASUS Prime B360M-A/CSM Motherboard
Features
Intel LGA-1151 mATX motherboard with LED lighting, DDR4 2666MHz, M.2 support,
HDMI, Intel Optane memory ready, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2.
- 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 3.1 Gen 2 Intel
Optane memory ready and native M.2 support for Lightning-fast storage
speeds
Overview
Tune It Your Way
Ultrafast Connectivity
Upgrade to unrivalled audio
Reliable stability and compatibility
Visual beauty, virtual worlds
ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for
your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all
the good stuff that'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.
ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide
stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle
support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your
organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM
motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center - server-grade IT management
software.
ASUS Control Center
ASUS Control Center is centralized IT management software designed to provide
a convenient, effective, secure and cost-saving solution for enterprises, small
and medium-sized businesses, and data centers in any type of industry. With the
help of ASUS Control Center, your organization will be equipped to achieve
success in even the most challenging modern IT environments.
Optimize IT endpoint management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within
their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple
locations remotely.
Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software
and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system
stability and IT operational flexibility.
Securely manage all of endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC
software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual
devices.
Tune it your way
Improved DDR4 stability
ASUS OptiMem benefits:
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
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're gaming or running intensive applications.
EPU
All-round energy efficiency
With the energy processing unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings.
The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with
Away mode - a smart setting that creates an extreme energy - saving scenario by
shutting down unused I/O controllers.
Fan Xpert 2+
Flexible cooling controls
Prime 300 series motherboards offer comprehensive control over system
fans, via the included Fan Expert 2+ software. Auto-Tuning mode intelligently
configures all parameters with a single click.
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 PWM/DC fan
Each onboard CHA FAN header supports PWM and DC mode.
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'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'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 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
Ultimate-speed 10Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 2 onboard
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, you'll experience ultimate
connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps — twice
as fast as standard USB 3.1 Gen 1.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector
Future-proof connectivity
USB 3.1 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 2.0
with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in
the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.
M.2
Speed up with onboard M.2 With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2
supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an
operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.
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 M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for Lightning Fast Storage
Speed!
Lightning-fast storage speed: With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2
supports up to 32Gb/s 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's leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are
extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000 components and
devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 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's leading motherboard
brand.
SafeSlot Core
Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe
slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a
special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6X-stronger retention and 1.3X-greater
shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.
Our Prime 300 Series motherboards also have strengthened solder points around
both the PCIe and DIMM pins.
LANGuard
Pumped-up throughput, 2.5X-higher surge tolerance ASUS LANGuard is
hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and
premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection
and better throughput.
Overvoltage Protection
World-class circuit-protecting power design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators protects your
motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable
or inferior power supplies.
DIGI + VRM
control for stable power
ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based
on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection
Short-circuit damage prevention
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This
extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM ? so it provides a safeguard to protect the
lifespan of your system and connected devices.
Stainless-steel back I/O panel
3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium
oxide assure a lifespan that's 3X longer than ordinary panels.
ESD Guards
Electrostatic discharge protection
ASUS ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from
electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10kV of air
discharge and +/- 6kV of contact discharge.
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 8,000 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.
Temperature and humidity tests Ensures components withstand extreme
conditions.
Thermal measurement tests Ensures that the system remains cool and stable
under the heaviest loads.
Insertion tests Every port and connector is put through repeated installation
cycles.
Aging tests Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.
Power-consumption tests Delivers world-class energy efficiency.
Temperature and DC margin tests Ensures that the motherboard is capable of
coping with voltages fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.
Thermal-shock tests Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during
transportation.
Non-operation shock tests Built to withstand jolts that may occur during
shipping.
Burn-in tests Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.
Installation tests Connector placement is double-checked to ensure
hassle-free installation.
Drop tests Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.
Salt and spray tests Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and
rust-resistance.
Upgrade to unrivalled audio
Outstanding audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything
you've ever experienced!
Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital 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.
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'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.
- Static
- Breathing
- Strobing
- Rainbow
- Color cycle
- Comet
- Flash &dash
- Wave
- Glowing Yo Yo
- Starry night
- Music effect
- CPU temperature
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.
Beyond VR ready
Complete your immersion
Prime 300 series isn'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 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 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 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.
Specifications
CPU |
Intel Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core Processors
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Supports Intel 14 nm CPU |
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Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
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* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types. |
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* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support
list |
Chipset |
Intel H370 |
Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Memory |
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Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
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Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
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* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. |
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* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
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** 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
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Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports |
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- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x
1600 @ 60 Hz |
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- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz |
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- Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60
Hz |
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Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU
exclusively) |
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Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology,
Insider |
Expansion Slots |
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) |
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2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 |
Storage |
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Intel H370 Chipset : |
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (SATA &PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) |
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1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray |
LAN |
Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN |
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ASUS LAN Guard |
Audio |
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
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Supports : |
Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking |
Audio Feature : |
LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous
illuminated audio trace path. |
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- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference |
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- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right
channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio
signals |
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- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity |
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* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support
8-channel audio output. |
USB Ports |
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Intel B360 Chipset : |
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue,
Type-A) |
Intel B360 Chipset : |
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps port(s) (1 at back panel, , USB Type-CTM,
2 at mid-board) |
Intel B360 Chipset : |
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, +black, Type-A, 4 at
mid-board) |
Special Features |
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ASUS 5X Protection III : |
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents
damage |
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- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and
static-electricity discharges! |
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- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power
design |
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- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability! |
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- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design |
ASUS OptiMem |
- Optimem (Improved DDR4 stability) |
ASUS EPU : |
- EPU |
ASUS Exclusive Features : |
- AI Suite 3 |
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- Ai Charger |
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- PC Cleaner |
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- File Transfer |
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : |
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution |
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- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ |
ASUS EZ DIY : |
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 |
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- ASUS EZ Flash 3 |
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- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode |
ASUS Q-Design : |
- ASUS Q-DIMM |
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M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data
transfer speeds) |
Back I/O Ports |
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) |
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1 x PS/2 mouse (green) |
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1 x DVI-D |
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1 x D-Sub |
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1 x HDMI |
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1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) |
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2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A, up to 10Gbps |
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1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB Type-CTM, up to 5Gbps |
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2 x USB 2.0 |
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1 x 8-channel Audio I/O |
Internal I/O Ports |
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header |
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1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB
3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin) |
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2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0
port(s) |
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2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280
devices |
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1 x TPM header |
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1 x LPT header |
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1 x COM port(s) connector(s) |
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6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) |
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1 x CPU Fan connector(s) |
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2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) |
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1 x S/PDIF out header(s) |
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1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) |
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1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors |
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1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) |
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1 x System panel connector |
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1 x Chassis intrusion header |
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1 x Speaker connector |
Accessories |
User's manual |
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I/O Shield |
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) |
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2 x M.2 screws |
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1 x Supporting DVD |
BIOS |
128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1,
Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My
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Favorites, Last Modified log, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F6 Qfan Control, F9
Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial |
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Presence Detect) memory information |
Manageability |
WOL by PME, PXE |
Operating System |
Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor |
mATX Form Factor |
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9.6 inch x 8.1 inch ( 24.4 cm x 20.6 cm
) |