ASUS PRIME B360M-C/CSM Motherboard
micro ATX - LGA1151 Socket - B360 Chipset - USB 3.1 Gen 1 - USB 3.1 Gen 2 - Gigabit LAN - Onboard Graphics (CPU Required) - HD Audio (8-channel)
Product Overview
Image of the ASUS PRIME B360M-C/CSM motherboard, showing its micro ATX form factor and components.
ASUS is a leading motherboard brand, focusing on user-centric design for security, stability, and easy manageability in business environments. The latest lineup of business motherboards offers enhanced features for IT operations, including comprehensive system protection, 24/7 stability, reliability, and an improved management suite for customization. ASUS business motherboards provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution with world-class after-sales service and guaranteed long-term availability.
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM)
The ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program offering stable and reliable motherboards with up to 36-month product lifecycle support and a 6-month end-of-life notice. Each CSM motherboard includes ASUS Control Center, a server-grade IT management software.
Note: Lifecycle support for consumer chipsets (e.g., Q370, H370, B360, H270, B250) is set at 15 months. Program offerings may vary by region.
Internationally Certified Business Motherboard
ASUS business motherboards are enterprise-proven, exceeding industry standards. Certified by international safety and environmental organizations like UL and Blue Angel, they offer a safe, secure, and sustainable solution.
ASUS Shield: Enhanced System Security
ASUS Shield enhances system security from bottom to top.
- ASUS Self-recovering BIOS: Exclusive BIOS protection technology automatically recovers the system BIOS from a verified backup during update failures, eliminating the need for hardware replacement or reinstallation.
- ASUS Secure Boot: Ensures firmware and boot software signatures are checked.
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Hardware-based security for better data protection, network security, digital identity protection, and platform integrity.
- Certified NIST SP 800-147: Certified by national computer security standards.
ASUS Self-recovering BIOS Benefits:
- Ensures safe BIOS updates.
- Reduces maintenance frequency and costs.
- Requires no extra software.
- Provides automatic update failure detection and recovery.
Reliability and Troubleshooting
- ASUS Reliant: Ensures consistent performance with premium components and rigorous reliability testing.
- 24/7 Reliability Test: Tested under temperatures up to 45°C and 80% relative humidity for continuous operation.
- Anti-moisture Coating: Protects the motherboard in humid environments, minimizing internal corrosion.
- Anti-sulfur Resistors: Equipped with resistors providing excellent resistance to sulfuration for long-term reliability in harsh environments.
- ASUS Trouble Shooting Solution: Features a Debug header (10-1 pin LPC) for connecting debug cards, enabling faster troubleshooting with error and debugging codes displayed on an LCD. This speeds up mass production.
Networking and Protection
- LANGuard: Hardware-level networking protection with signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI capacitors for reliable connections and better throughput, plus electrostatic and surge protection. Offers 2.5X higher surge tolerance.
- Overvoltage Protection: Circuit design with built-in voltage regulators protects chipsets, ports, and audio codecs from damage due to high-level voltages from unstable power supplies.
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability, with a lifespan three times longer than ordinary panels.
- ESD Guards: Prevents damage from electrostatic discharge (up to +/-10kV air, +/-15kV contact) with an active-protective-circuit design.
ASUS Management Suite
Enhances customization and management efficiency.
Event Log
A built-in event log captures useful system information for easier troubleshooting:
- BIOS updates (status, latest version, update time)
- AC power loss (abnormal power loss events)
- RTC reset (time of real-time-clock reset)
- Chassis intrusion (record of chassis opening)
- Hardware changes (modifications to CPU, memory, or HDDs)
- Hardware status (USB over current, CPU over temperature, CPU over voltage events)
ASUS Control Center
Centralized IT management software for enterprises, SMBs, and data centers. It provides a convenient, effective, secure, and cost-saving solution for managing IT environments. It helps organizations achieve success in challenging modern IT environments.
Optimize IT endpoint management: Assists IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within corporate networks and facilitates remote inventory checking.
Note: ASUS Control Center is available only for CSM motherboards. Consult your local sales representative for more information.
ASUS Commercial BIOS Kit
Customizes product experience with features for partial BIOS updates:
- BIOS Value Edit Tool: Customize BIOS options.
- BIOS Boot Logo Tool: Brand builds with a customized boot logo.
- OEM Activation (OA) Tools: Add or remove OEM Activation keys.
- Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Add customer information (e.g., company name) to the BIOS.
- Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) Driver: Update the Management Engine without flashing the entire BIOS.
Easy Assembly Features
- Box Headers: USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2.0 headers are box-style for fast connector installation and pin protection.
- Fixed-position Connectors: Consistent connector positions across product generations protect training and investments in supporting hardware.
- Color-coded Connectors: Enable easy identification and cable-matching, speeding up production lines.
- Q-Slot: Effortless PCI Express component removal with a large winged clip for easy operation. Graphics cards pop out easily.
- Q-DIMM: Easy memory removal with a one-sided clip for simple push/pull of RAM modules.
Intel CPU and Chipset Features
Intel® B360 Chipset
A single-chipset design supporting 8th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 processors. It offers improved performance via serial point-to-point links, enhancing bandwidth and stability. The B360 chipset supports up to 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. It also supports integrated graphics.
Ready for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core Processors
Supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package, featuring integrated graphics, memory, and PCI Express controllers. It supports onboard graphics output, dual-channel DDR4 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for high performance.
Key features include:
- ASUS-exclusive self-recovering BIOS technology.
- Dedicated LPC header and debug card with LCD display for faster troubleshooting.
- Event log for capturing and managing detailed system information.
- Innovative moisture-resistant coating to protect the motherboard from harsh environments.
- Commercial BIOS kit for faster and more efficient customization.
- ASUS Control Center software for easier IT endpoint management.
Processor Special Features
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready | Yes |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Yes |
Processor Compatibility
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel® Pentium® |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Intel Core series | i3-8xxx, i5-8xxx, i7-8xxx |
Networking
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| LAN controller | Intel I219V |
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
Back Panel I/O Ports
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| DisplayPorts | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports | 4 |
| PS/2 ports | 2 |
Memory Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133, 2400, 2666 MHz |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
Internal I/O Connectors
| Connector | Status/Quantity |
|---|---|
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| Number of COM connectors | 2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
Graphics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
Weight & Dimensions
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Width | 244 mm |
BIOS
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 16 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 6.1 |
| Clear CMOS jumper | Yes |
Storage Controllers
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, Serial ATA III |
Expansion Slots
| Slot Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
General Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® B360 |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard form factor | Micro ATX |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64 |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
