All stock codes associated to this product
PRIMEB350MA, PRIME B350M-A, 3560450
Asus PRIME B350M-A
Overview
AMD AM4 uATX motherboard with LED lighting, DDR4, 32Gb/s M.2, HDMI,
SATA 6Gb/s, USB 3.1
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection.
- LED illumination: Lighting control for both PCIe slot and audio trace
paths.
- Native M.2: Lightning-fast storage speeds.
- Onboard USB 3.1: Latest connectivity for ultrafast 10Gbps transfers.
- One-stop controls: Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3.
Prime
ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree
that stretches back to 1989. Our team of world-class engineers are passionate
about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and
the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast
controls easily accessible - maximizing performance, stability and compatibility
for the very best DIY PC experiences. Simply stated: it's time for Prime.
Reliable Stability and Compatibility
Built to Last
ASUS is the world's foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our
unique Design Thinking approach. Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry
standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world
protection. Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000
components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of
strict validation. ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your
motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. By choosing ASUS, you
also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free
DIY experiences.
- 5X Protection III Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability
- 350+ 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 B350 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
motherboard. 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.
ASUS Prime motherboards 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, plus electrostatically
guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static
electricity and improved protection against surges.
OvervoltageProtection
World-class circuit-protecting power design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your
chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected
high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.* Specifications
and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer
specification pages for full details.
DIGI+ VRM
Precision 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 to safeguard the lifespan of your system and
connected devices.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O
3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium
oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.
Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative.
Please refer specification pages for full details.
ESD Guards
Electrostatic discharge protection
ASUS ESD Guards prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, up to +/- 10kV
for air discharge and +/- 6kV for contact discharge, arranged in an
active-protective-circuit design that prolongs the life of components.
Proven Compatibility
Tested to be compatible with 1,000+ CPUs, DDR4 memory modules, graphics cards
and more
Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is
at the heart of PC DIY. Our extensive certification program focuses on providing
the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices,
giving you the freedom to build and upgrade without frustration. Compatible
today and compatible far into the future - that's the ASUS way.
Extensive List of Supported Devices
View supported devices and Qualified Vendor List for compatible memory The
superior compatibility of Prime B350 series is evidenced by our extensive list
of supported devices - which includes thousands of compatible components - and
our Qualified Vendor List that identifies memory compatibility. That means more
choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.
Great Compatibility with ASUS Products
ASUS offers a suite of proprietary components graphics cards, sound cards,
optical drives that perfectly complement Prime B350 series, so you can complete
your custom motherboard build with confidence!
Top-to-bottom Reliability
ASUS motherboards have 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 Test
Ensures
components withstand extreme conditions.
Thermal
Measurement Test
Ensures
that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.
Insertion
Test
Every
port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.
Aging
Test
Up
to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.
Power
Consumption Test
Checked
for world-class energy efficiency.
Temperature
and DC Margin Test
Ensures
that the motherboard is capable of coping with Voltage fluctuations caused by
varying temperatures.
Thermal
Shock Test
Ensures
ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.
Non-Operation
Shock Test
Built
to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.
Burn-In
Test
Every
component is checked to ensure flawless operation in any
environment.
Installation
Test
Connector
placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.
Drop
Test
Drop
tests from various heights ensure durability.
Salt
and Spray Test
Tested
for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.
Optimized Cooling
Fan Xpert
Dedicated CPU and case fan controls
Exclusive Fan Xpert ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling
performance and low noise - and with Prime B350 series boards and their
hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode for case fans, a simple BIOS adjustment
lets you run your case fan in PWM/DC. Fan Xpert even includes Auto-Tuning mode
to scan and detect all fan characteristics for single-click customization!
Game in Your Way
Brighten Up Your Build
LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths
Built-in LED lighting options can illuminate your build in a variety of
mesmerizing styles. With specially-designed Fan RGB header control, you can even
personalize your own fan lighting scheme with the exclusive AMD RGB Fan!
All-round Energy Saving
Energy Efficient Design
EPU
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system power savings. EPU
automatically optimizes power consumption, and maximizes savings with Away
mode.
Ultrafast Transfer Speeds
10Gb/s USB 3.1 Onboard
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Type-A, you'll experience ultimate
connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s (twice
as fast as standard USB 3.0).
Speed Up with Onboard M.2 Up to 32Gb/s
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.
Easy PC DIY
Safe Motherboard Mounting
Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
Fitting your ASUS motherboard is now safer than ever. The comprehensive
component-free 'safe zones' around every case-mounting hole minimizes the risk
of damage and short circuits caused by contact - so you'll assemble your PC with
total confidence!
Q-Slot
Effortless PCI Express component removal
The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the
Q-Slot clip lightly, and the graphics card pops out. Installing or removing even
the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!
Q-DIMM
Easy memory removal
Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip
and push or pull RAM modules in or out - removing memory is that simple!
One-Stop Controls
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to
make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned
overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and
easily.
EZ Flash 3 Update the BIOS via the internet, without leaving the BIOS
interface.
S.M.A.R.T Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting
Technology logs to gauge reliability and possibly to determine potential
failures.
Q-Fan Control You 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!
My Favorite Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the
list.
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EZ
mode |
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Intuitive graphical fan
controlFine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the
mouse. |
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EZ XMPImprove DRAM
performance with a click. |
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SATA informationEasily
display SATA port details for device identification. |
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Fast clock
adjustmentUse mouse controls to quickly change time and date
settings. |
|
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Advanced
mode |
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Last modified logTrack
last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB
drive. |
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SATA port
renamingRename SATA ports for easy
identification. |
AI Suite 3
One-stop access to innovative ASUS features
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more
attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all
exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to
supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This
all-in-one app offers diverse and easy-to-use functionality, with no need to
switch back and forth between different utilities.
Specifications
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CPU
|
AMD AM4 Socket for AMD
Ryzen/7th Generation Aseries/Athlon
Processors |
|
Supports CPU up to 8
cores |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
|
Chipset
|
AMD
B350 |
|
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Memory
|
|
|
AMD Ryzen
Processors |
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB,
DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and nonECC, Unbuffered
Memory *1 |
|
AMD 7th Generation
A-series/Athlon Processors |
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB,
DDR4 2400/2133 MHz NonECC, Unbuffered Memory |
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Dual Channel Memory
Architecture |
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* Hyper DIMM support is
subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
|
|
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Graphic
|
Integrated AMD Radeon R
Series Graphics in the 7th Generation ASeries APU *2 |
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MultiVGA output support
: HDMI/DVI/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 DVID with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @
60 Hz |
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Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @
60 Hz |
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Maximum shared memory
of 2048 MB |
|
|
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Expansion Slots
|
|
|
AMD Ryzen
Processors |
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x16 mode) |
|
AMD 7th Generation
A-series/Athlon Processors |
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x8 mode) |
|
AMD B350
chipset |
2 x PCIe 2.0
x1 |
|
|
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Storage
|
|
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AMD B350 chipset
|
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray, |
|
Support Raid 0, 1,
10 |
|
AMD Ryzen/7th
Generation A-series/Athlon Processors |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray, |
|
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)*2 |
|
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)*3 |
|
|
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LAN
|
Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x
Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
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Audio
|
Realtek ALC887 8Channel
High Definition Audio CODEC |
|
|
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USB Ports
|
|
|
ASMedia USB 3.1
controller |
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2
at back panel, teal blue) |
|
AMD Ryzen/7th
Generation A-series/Athlon Processors |
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4
at back panel, blue) |
|
AMD B350 chipset
|
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2
at midboard) |
|
AMD B350 chipset
|
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4
at midboard) |
|
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Special Features
|
|
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ASUS 5X Protection III
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ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents
damage |
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ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges,
lightning strikes and staticelectricity
discharges! |
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ASUS Overvoltage Protection: Worldclass
circuitprotecting power design |
|
ASUS StainlessSteel Back I/O: 3X
corrosionresistance for greater durability! |
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ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power
design |
|
ASUS Exclusive
Features |
AI Suite 3 |
|
Ai Charger |
|
Turbo LAN |
|
PC Cleaner |
|
ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution |
Stylish Fanless Design Heatsink
solution |
|
ASUS Fan Xpert |
|
ASUS EZ DIY
|
ASUS CrashFree BIOS
3 |
|
ASUS EZ Flash
3 |
|
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode |
|
Multilanguage BIOS |
|
ASUS Q-Design
|
ASUS QSlot |
|
ASUS QDIMM |
|
|
|
Operating System
Support |
Windows 10 ,
64bit |
|
Back I/O Ports
|
1 x PS/2 keyboard
(purple) |
|
1 x PS/2 mouse
(green) |
|
1 x
DVID |
|
1 x
DSub |
|
1 x
HDMI |
|
1 x LAN (RJ45)
port(s) |
|
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal
blue) |
|
4 x USB 3.0 Gen 1
(blue) |
|
3 x Audio
jack(s) |
|
Internal I/O Ports
|
1 x Fan RGB
header |
|
1 x USB 3.0 Gen 1
connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 Gen 1 port(s)
(19pin) |
|
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 mode &
PCIE mode) |
|
1 x COM port(s)
connector(s) |
|
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) |
|
1 x CPU Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 pin) |
|
1 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 pin) |
|
1 x S/PDIF out
header(s) |
|
1 x 24pin EATX Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x 8pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x Front panel audio
connector(s) (AAFP) |
|
1 x System
panel(s) |
|
1 x Clear CMOS
jumper(s) |
|
1 x Speaker
connector |
|
Accessories
|
User's
manual |
|
I/O
Shield |
|
2 x SATA 6Gb/s
cable(s) |
|
1 x M.2 Screw
Package |
|
1 x Supporting
DVD |
|
BIOS
|
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI
AMI BIOS, PnP,WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ
Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12
PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6
Qfan Control |
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Operating System
|
Windows 10
64bit |
|
Form Factor
|
mATX Form
Factor |
|
9.6 inch x 9.45 inch (
24.4 cm x 24 cm ) |
|
Note
|
Due to the limitation
of AMD Ryzen processors, memory frequencies higher than DDR4 2666 MHz are
supported only when using one DIMM per channel. |
|
AMD Ryzen Processor
does not support. |
|
When a SATA / PCIE mode
M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the
SATA6G_5/6 ports. |
|
When a SATA mode M.2
device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6
ports |
