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  • Page 1 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) User Guide EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Specs and Initial Installation - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Motherboard Specifications ....................- 6 - Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ..................- 8 - EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard LED reference ........... - 9 - EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard Component Legend ......... - 10 - Component Legend Descriptions ..................- 12 - PCIe Slot Breakdown (Coffee Lake-S) ................
  • Page 3 System turns on, but fails to successfully POST ..............- 97 - Have a question not covered above, or want some online resources? ........ - 99 - EVGA Glossary of Terms ....................- 100 - Compliance Information ..................- 103 -...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Lastly, a motherboard is only as good as its BIOS, and the EVGA B360 Micro Gaming features an updated UEFI/BIOS GUI with a focus on enthusiast features and functionality in a lean, straight-forward package. You won’t need to be an expert to configure your motherboard, but if you are, you’ll find...

  • Page 5: Parts Not In The Kit

     Monitor  Optical Drive (Optional)  EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPUs on this motherboard, please visit www.evga.com/support/motherboard Intentions of the Kit...

  • Page 6: Motherboard Specifications

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Motherboard Specifications Size:  Micro-ATX form-factor of 8.0 inches x 9.6 inches (200mm x 244mm) Microprocessor support:  Intel Socket 1151 Processor (Coffee Lake-S) ® Operating Systems:  Supports Windows 10 64bit System Memory support: ...
  • Page 7 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) PCIe Expansion Slots:  1x PCIe x16 slot 1x PCIe x4 slot 1x PCIe x1 slot PCIe 3.0 Support:  Low power consumption and power management features Additional Expansion Slots:  1x M.2 Key-M 80mm slot PCIe/NVMe 1x M.2 Key-E CNVi-Ready slot for WiFi/BT*...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Parts Descriptions

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Unpacking and Parts Descriptions The following accessories are included with the EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard: - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Evga B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard Led Reference

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard LED reference The EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard has one LED to indicate power and connectivity. Below is the location of the LED and its function. LED Legend 5VSB 1. +5VSB a.

  • Page 10: Evga B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard Component Legend

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard Component Legend The EVGA B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard with the Intel B360 Express Chipset. ® Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors FIGURE 1. B360 Micro Gaming Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 11 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Figure 2. Chassis Rear Panel Connectors I/O Hub PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Port Intel i219V Gigabit LAN Analog Audio Jacks USB 2.0 Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A) Port Speed/Link LED Status Description Activity LED Status...

  • Page 12: Component Legend Descriptions

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Component Legend Descriptions 1. CPU Socket 1151 This is the interface for the Central Processing Unit (CPU), and supports Core ™ Series i3, i5, and i7 models compatible with the Intel LGA1151 Socket, based ®...
  • Page 13 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 5. 24-pin ATX power connector The main power for the motherboard is located on the right side of the board and parallel to the PCB; this is also described as a “right-angle” connector (See Page 32 for more specifics to the connector itself, and associated wiring / pinouts).
  • Page 14 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 9. M.2 Socket 1 Key-E 32mm M.2 Key-E sockets are generally used for WiFi and Bluetooth cards. Key-E and Key-M connectors are different, meaning that devices are not interchangeable between sockets. This socket is CNVi-Ready.
  • Page 15 This header is designed to be used with speakers and headphones connected to the front panel audio out. When headphones or speakers are plugged in to the front panel audio, the EVGA NU Audio becomes available for additional audio options instead of the Realtek Audio Controller.
  • Page 16 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) USB 2.0 standard is 500mA @ 5V per port (header total is 1000mA) for unpowered devices. If your USB device requires more power than this, it is recommended to attach a powered USB Hub. 19. Front Panel Connectors The Front panel connectors are the four main chassis connections.
  • Page 17 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Card Slots The B360 Micro Gaming features one x16 PCIe slot, one x4 PCIe slot, one x1 PCIe slot, one Socket 3 Key-M M.2 80mm (backwards compatible with Key-M 60mm, and 42mm devices), and one horizontal Socket 1 Key-E M.2.

  • Page 18: Pcie Slot Breakdown (Coffee Lake-S)

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) PCIe Slot Breakdown (Coffee Lake-S) ™ PCIe Lane Distribution (Core i3, i5, and i7 16-Lane Processors) PE1 – x16 (Gen3, x16 lanes from CPU)  PE2 – x1 (Gen3, x1 Gen3 lanes from PCH ...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Motherboard

    Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Note: EVGA strongly recommends that you completely disconnect AC power from your power supply prior to changing your CPU. This ensures the motherboard will use the correct startup procedure for all onboard devices. If AC power is not disconnected, the replacement is still supported, but may require additional reboots to boot successfully.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu Cooling Device

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 3. Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in the socket, and lower the processor straight down into the socket. Note: The gold triangle key on the CPU should match the triangle key on the load plate.

  • Page 21: Installing System Memory

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Installing System Memory Your B360 Micro Gaming has (2) 288-pin slots for DDR4 memory. These slots support 4GB, 8GB and 16GB DDR4 DIMMs. There must be at least one memory slot populated for the board to boot and operate.

  • Page 22: Installing The I/O Shield And I/O Cover

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Installing the I/O Shield and I/O Cover The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block internal components from dust and foreign objects, while also promoting correct airflow within the chassis.

  • Page 23: Securing The Motherboard Into A System Case

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases require installation of standoffs into the chassis to allow the motherboard to be mounted to the chassis and prevent short circuits. If there are any studs that do not align with a motherboard mounting hole, we recommend that you remove that standoff to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.
  • Page 24 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 1. All safe locations to secure the board to a standoff are circled in red. 2. Keep in mind that when the screws are installed, but not fully tightened, the motherboard should have 1-2mm of movement; this can help when mounting cards or tight-fits with other components.

  • Page 25: Installing M.2 Devices

    80mm interval for the Socket 3 slot. Next add one thermal pad – included with the B360 Micro Gaming accessories – to the outlined area to the right. 2. After adding the thermal pad, the motherboard will look like the image below. This thermal pad will assist with cooling your M.2 Key-M device.

  • Page 26: Incorrect M.2 Installation Example

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 3. Insert the M.2 device at a slight angle of approximately 45 degrees to the board. This will allow the contacts (colloquially called “Gold Fingers”) to seat completely into the slot. If the device is fully seated,...

  • Page 27: Installing M.2 Key-E Socket 1 Devices

    I/O ports. Please see Page 10 to locate the slot. The B360 Micro Gaming accessories include a screw attached to the box, which may be used to secure your M.2 Key-E Socket 1 device. The M.2 Key-E 32mm device is not included with the B360 Micro Gaming, and must be purchased separately.
  • Page 28 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 1. (Left) Remove the screw from the M.2 Key-E Socket 1 nut if previously installed. Otherwise, remove the screw from the inside of the motherboard box and place it nearby. (Right) Install your M.2 Key-E Socket 1 device into the slot. The device should install at an angle.

  • Page 29: Tested Cpu And Memory

    This list of tested CPUs is accurate as of the time of print. For a full list of tested CPUs and Memory, including updates, go to https://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/ and select the EVGA B360 Micro Gaming from the list. Tested M.2 Key-M M.2 Key M (SSD) :...

  • Page 30: Tested M.2 Key-E

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Tested M.2 Key-E M.2 Key E (WiFi) Brand Part Number WiFi Support Intel 8260NGW BT 4.1 /802.11ac Intel 8265NGW BT 4.2 /802.11ac Intel 9560NGW BT 5.0 /802.11ac AzureWave AW-NB165NF BT 4.0 /802.11 B, G, N...

  • Page 31: Connecting Cables

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Connecting Cables Note: the following images do not necessarily represent the physical orientation of their respective headers on the EVGA B360 Micro Gaming. Rather, these graphical representations are designed to provide a basic physical footprint and the cable pinouts for each component.
  • Page 32 Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. The 24-pin Power Connector may be standard or right-angled depending on your motherboard model. The B360 Micro Gaming motherboard uses a right- angle 24pin ATX connector. - 32 -...
  • Page 33 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) EPS 8-pin 12V Power (PWR , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power EPS PWR 8P to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. Please remember to make sure that the tab on the EPS socket is aligned with the release clip on the cable.
  • Page 34 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following four cables: PWRLED  Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is powered on, the LED will be on.
  • Page 35 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Fan Header This motherboard line only has 4-pin fan headers, which are backwards compatible with 3-pin fan connectors. Fans are controlled via PWM controls. The headers have an absolute safe power limit of 1 Amp @ 12 Volts (12 Watts).
  • Page 36 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The TPM Header is provided to attach a third-party TPM module. The EVGA B360 Micro Gaming does not include a TPM Module; the module must be purchased separately. For more information on this header and TPM, please see Page 15, component number 17.
  • Page 37 Motherboards feature these types of headers as either right-angle or  vertical connectors. The B360 Micro Gaming utilizes a right-angle connector to improve cable management options. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not ...
  • Page 38 Motherboards feature these types of headers as either right-angle or  vertical connectors. The B360 Micro Gaming utilizes a right-angle connector to improve cable management options. Connect the end(s) of the cables to the USB 2.0 headers on the ...
  • Page 39 Front panel audio supports HD Audio for stereo/gaming headphones or 2.1 speakers, and a Mic. The EVGA B360 Micro Gaming front panel audio connector supports the use of EVGA NU Audio when headphones or a headset is connected. - 39 -...
  • Page 40 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Drive Headers (SATA) SATA III 6 Gb/s is the current standard for HDD/SSD/Optical interface. These cables are the data interconnect for the motherboard. Your HDD/SSD/Optical interface will still require a separate power connection from your power supply.

  • Page 41: First Boot

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) First Boot When you power the system on for the first time (or after a BIOS update/reset) it may take a little longer than expected, and follow with a pause and message on the screen reading “BIOS Checksum error, Press F2 to continue or F12 to enter the BIOS.”...

  • Page 42: Hdd/Ssd/M.2 Setup

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) HDD/SSD/M.2 Setup Next, click “Boot” from the menu list at the top. “Boot Option #1” should show the device that you intend to install your operating system. If you are using a standard SSD/HDD connected to a SATA port, but the device is not present in the Boot Option #1 menu, scroll down to “UEFI Hard...

  • Page 43: M.2 Ssd, Pcie Ssd, And Nvme Ssd Installation Steps

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation steps M.2 is a versatile card module form factor that uses multiple connecter types to connect many types of devices, such as WiFi or SSDs, in a very small and power efficient package.
  • Page 44 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) a. For Windows 10: Set “Launch Storage OpROM Policy” to “UEFI”. Then set “Launch CSM” to “Disable”. 4. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS/UEFI. 5. Press Del on reboot to reenter BIOS/UEFI. a. If you are using an SSD-attached via PCIe, proceed to Step 6.

  • Page 45: Partitioning And Formatting A Drive

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Partitioning and Formatting a Drive During the Windows Installation process, your main hard drive will be properly initialized, formatted, and assigned a drive letter (C:\) by default. However, Windows often does not recognize additional HDDs or SSDs, especially if the drive is brand new.
  • Page 46 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) After “Disk Management” loads, you’ll see a pop-up to Initialize Disk if you’ve added a new drive. Generally, it’s recommended to select “GPT,” unless you need backwards compatibility with an old OS or PC. When you’ve made your choice, click “OK.”...
  • Page 47 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Before you can assign a drive letter to a drive or array, the initialized disk must be partitioned. If you are following this guide and just initialized your drive or array, the New Simple Volume Wizard will automatically pop-up.
  • Page 48 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Leave the size at default to create a partition using the entire volume of disk space, then click “Next.” Select the drive letter you want to represent this drive, then click “Next.” Note: The drive letter does NOT have to be a consecutive letter with previous drive(s).
  • Page 49 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) After the quick format is completed, you will see the last Window of the wizard, a summary of the process, then click “Finish.” The drive is now usable. To confirm, go back to File Explorer in Windows. Click on “This PC” and check the drives section.

  • Page 50: Fan Header Dc And Pwm Setup

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Fan Header DC and PWM setup This motherboard supports 4-pin PWM fans. The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, and SYS_FAN headers are PWM-controlled. All fan headers can be located on Page 10, component number 3. To configure the fans in BIOS/UEFI, first power on / restart the PC. During the POST sequence, press [Delete] repeatedly to get into the BIOS.
  • Page 51 Note: If using an AIO CPU liquid cooler, such as the EVGA CLC Coolers, it is recommended to connect this to a CPU header, and set the speed to MAX. If left on SMART or lower than MAX, the cooler may not be recognized properly by the operating system or its software may not function properly.
  • Page 52 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) To set a Smart curve, select the “Smart Fan Settings” and enter the menu. First, choose the temperature monitor the PWM controller will use to monitor for its temp information. It’s recommended to tie the fan control to the CPU, which is predominantly the most important temperature in the system.
  • Page 53 When monitoring temperatures vs. fan speed, you may notice a variance in ramp up/down temps; this is due to a function EVGA hardcodes into the BIOS called Hysteresis. Hysteresis builds in a buffer to control fan speed behavior. This feature prevents a constant ramp up/down from happening when your system sits exactly at the temp you set for SMART fan controls.

  • Page 54: Realtek Hd Audio Manager

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Realtek HD Audio Manager The B360 Micro Gaming uses a 5.1 Channel Realtek ALC880 audio controller with a 3D Headphone amp for virtualization. This section will cover installation of the controller (in Windows 10) and the basic configuration options that are available in the software.
  • Page 55 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Once you have rebooted and re-entered Windows, there should be a new shortcut in the system tray with a red- orange speaker icon. When you mouse over it, the icon reads “Realtek HD Audio Manager.” When the menu opens, left-click on it, and left-click the similar red-orange speaker icon labeled “Sound Manager”...
  • Page 56 Page 10 component number 16, additional port information on Page 15, and a header pinout on Page 39. The Front Panel Audio headers are required to use EVGA NU Audio with headphones, and are not used with the Realtek Audio Controller.
  • Page 57 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Also on the side panel is the “Device Advanced Settings” button. This will bring up a popup menu with options for playback and recording devices. Both options in Playback Device and Recording Device are mutually exclusive within their respective sections.
  • Page 58 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The icon of the file folder in the upper right is “Connector Settings.” This is the window for setting up port detection. The default setting in this Window allows the Manager to create a popup notification to let you know when you’ve plugged in a new device to a Realtek port while Windows is running.
  • Page 59 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The “i” located at the bottom right of the Manager is an information button. Clicking on this will provide DirectX information, the CODEC and Language selection options. The main page defaults to the first audio device it detects;...
  • Page 60 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) If you switch over to the Sound Effects tab, you’ll notice the “Main Volume” controls near the top. The slider directly under Main Volume adjusts the Balance of your speakers. It is generally recommended to leave the slider centered, since most audio is meant to run with the audio output centered;...
  • Page 61 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Below the Main Volume section is the “Sound Effects” and “Default Format” section. “Default Format” was previously covered on Page 59. Under “Sound Effects,” you’ll find Environment, Loudness, and Equalizer options. Environment is defaulted to “None,”...
  • Page 62 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The last section in Sound Effects is the Equalizer. Much like the environment section, there are visual references for presets, a pulldown with 14 options, and a more traditional equalizer setup with a 10-band EQ as part of the software suite.
  • Page 63 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The last section in Sound Effects is voice cancellation, also called Karaoke mode (this should not be confused with noise cancellation options in the Microphone menu). By left-clicking the icon, a red X will pop up, as shown in the image to the right.
  • Page 64 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The “Audio Test” button will be present for all speaker configurations, and serves the same function in all speaker iterations. Pressing the “Auto Test” button will play the same sound file out of each speaker that should be present, based on the configuration option you selected.
  • Page 65 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) • Assume your speakers are not full-range. Modern speaker design uses a subwoofer to handle the relatively small percentage of content you hear in an audio signal. Low frequency content, more commonly known as sub-bass, is greatly amplified by the subwoofer, which explains why the smallest percentage of your audio content can often be the loudest.
  • Page 66 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) When Full-range is enabled, the speaker icons are enlarged to represent the change. Finally, Headphone Virtualization is an option created to send a stereo signal with positioning data to a Matrix decoder to simulate surround over a stereo signal.
  • Page 67 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) reversed such that the voice channel is joined with the front pair on one channel and the subwoofer has a dedicated connector, which can lead to voice channels and subwoofer receiving the wrong signal. The "Swap Center / Subwoofer Output" can resolve this type of issue.
  • Page 68 Windows. Due to the advanced nature of editing the Windows registry, we do not provide instructions in this manual. However, if you would like to adjust the crossover frequency settings, please see our FAQ on the EVGA website to walk you through how to adjust this setting: http://www.evga.com/support/faq/?f=59663.
  • Page 69 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) will be colored in light orange, and will be reflected in the measurements below for each speaker. From here, enter the measurements from the seating area to each speaker. Once the distances are entered, test the audio and adjust the gain value to your liking.
  • Page 70 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The final Device section covers the microphone. This tab includes both a recording and a playback section. Both features have similar balance options as the other sections, but differ slightly in the Volume slider function.
  • Page 71 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Under “Microphone Effects,” there are two options that may be enabled: “Noise Suppression” and “Acoustic Echo Cancellation.” “Noise Suppression” helps to remove background noises, such as fans, air conditioning, or anything else that causes a consistent ambient sound in the room.

  • Page 72: Evga Nu Audio

    EVGA NU Audio is a second and more powerful audio output available on the EVGA B360 Micro Gaming motherboard. Utilizing the more powerful headphone/speaker amp on the B360 Micro Gaming, NU Audio can drive up to 600ohm headphones, as well as providing the ideal sound for every type of audio experience. The NU Audio application features a user-friendly GUI to easily and quickly adjust settings or use a preset to jump right into the action.
  • Page 73 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Make sure that the Speaker Configuration in Realtek HD Audio Manager is set to Stereo, or NU Audio will be disabled. When configured properly, the Speaker Configuration will be set to Stereo and the front panel audio jack will be a solid green:...
  • Page 74 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The EVGA NU Audio will detect whether you have speakers/headphones connected to your front panel headphone/speaker jack. If you have another audio device connected to the rear panel jacks, the rear panel device will be disabled. If the audio device is not...

  • Page 75: The Nu Audio Control Panel

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The NU Audio Control Panel The NU Audio control panel features a number of preset audio functions and a custom preset to allow you to manually adjust each of the NU Audio settings. Although you can use speakers with NU Audio, this guide is written assuming the user is wearing headphones.
  • Page 76 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) When you first connect your audio device, you will see NU Audio Control Panel initially set to ORIGINAL MODE. 1. ORIGINAL Mode The Original mode passes through a neutral, unprocessed sound that does not contain any EQ or sound adjustments.
  • Page 77 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 2. SURROUND Mode The Surround mode preset uses a combination of Reverb and Crossfeed to allow positional audio to register around your head. The Crossfeed setting will allow left and right positional audio greater freedom to cross over to the opposite side of the head, while a higher Reverb will increase the audio volume to account for the lower volume that occurs with a higher level of Crossfeed.
  • Page 78 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 3. BASS Mode The Bass mode is designed to give a bit more volume and reverberation to content played on this preset. The extra Reverb will increase the volume and effect of sub-bass frequencies. This setting is generally best for music, although you can increase the effect through the Custom Preset, if you wish.
  • Page 79 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 4. GAMING Mode The Gaming mode preset consists of a slight bump in Reverb to provide a little more sound amplification and more noticeable positional audio to help locate sounds within a gaming environment. This preset is designed to provide an improved stereo gaming experience.
  • Page 80 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 5. THEATER Mode The Theater mode preset creates the ideal environment for watching movies or other visual content by expanding the virtual soundstage and increasing the volume and positional effects to compensate. By increasing the Space, the audio output has room for bigger explosions or quiet suspense, while the boost to Reverb makes sure that the effect is noticeable.
  • Page 81 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) 6. CUSTOM mode The Custom mode preset allows you to select each of the settings and determine the correct level for your audio gear. Please note that there are many factors to consider when comparing headphones. In other words, two different pairs of headphones may have significant differences in audio quality or listening experience when using identical custom settings.
  • Page 82 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) In Custom mode, you will notice that the names of the following settings are clickable, which will enable/disable the audio effect settings. For example, if you want to see how your audio sounds without the Reverb level you set, click the REVERB button to disable it, and the setting will become grayed out.

  • Page 83: Nu Audio Custom Settings

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) NU Audio Custom Settings: a. REVERB Reverb acts much like an amplifier for the volume. It increases the level of the audio, but it also makes a noticeable impact with positional effects by increasing or decreasing the sound made when objects collide with other objects.
  • Page 84 EVGA NU Audio brings a new audio experience to those who often rely on using their front panel audio jack. We encourage you to test out NU Audio and enjoy a more powerful listening experience.

  • Page 85: Using The E-Leet X Software Suite

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) Using the E-LEET X Software Suite EVGA E-LEET X is a monitoring and tuning software designed for EVGA motherboards, available on the USB flash drive and the EVGA website at www.evga.com/E-LEET. After installation, E-LEET X launches...
  • Page 86 Core multiplier, RING, and enable/disable Turbo Mode, these features are unavailable on B360 motherboards. The inclusion of these features is for information purposes only, and users will be unable to alter these settings through EVGA E-LEET X. - 86 -...
  • Page 87 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The Options tab is for managing your E- LEET X profiles. You can save overclock profiles made in the previous section, as well as selecting an option to load a profile at boot. Use care, however, when setting a profile to load on startup;...
  • Page 88 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) The final section is “Voltages,” which provides a level of voltage control similar to what is available in the BIOS. Using the right image, you’ll notice that there is only the option for DIMM Voltage.

  • Page 89: Installing Drivers And Software

    EVGA E-LEET X User’s Manual Windows 10 Driver Installation 1. Insert the USB flash drive included in your EVGA B360 Micro Gaming motherboard kit into a USB port on your case or a USB port on the motherboard’s rear I/O panel.
  • Page 90 5. The Driver Utility Screen also contains helpful links to give you more information about your new EVGA motherboard and additional resources to get started. The B360 Micro Gaming manual is available through this utility and within the USB flash drive directly.

  • Page 91: Warranty And Overclocking

    Of course, there are some limitations to our warranties. If an EVGA motherboard or graphics card sustains physical (i.e. damage to the PCB or component due to slippage with a hand tool) or liquid damage, the warranty is void.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    When complete, the motherboard will automatically shut down. Power on the motherboard to go into the motherboard BIOS. h. When you see the B360 Micro Gaming splash screen, quickly tap the Delete key to enter the BIOS. Confirm that the BIOS has been updated to the latest version by checking the BIOS version (located in the bottom-right of the screen) with the BIOS version you downloaded.
  • Page 93 Download the latest motherboard BIOS, and unzip the file to your desktop. b. Drag the unzipped folder into your USB flash drive. c. Reboot the motherboard. When the B360 Micro Gaming splash screen appears, tap the Delete key to enter the BIOS.

  • Page 94: Ssd / Hdd Is Not Detected

    EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) SSD / HDD is not detected It is important to note that, as with *ALL* storage devices, if there is a connectivity issue, make sure it is enabled in BIOS. Likewise, if there is a device that shares bandwidth with your SSD or HDD (see Page 18), make sure that the desired device is enabled in BIOS, or all other troubleshooting that comes after this section is moot.
  • Page 95 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) aspects are changed and drives are now detected, then you will not know what change actually fixed it. If other devices work on the ports and with the same cables, then the issue is the device in question. If testing shows that either one or more of the ports are bad with a different device, then the motherboard is likely the issue.

  • Page 96: System Does Not Turn On

    Page 34 for the pinout and description of the headers, to ensure that the PWR_ON and RST headers are connected to the proper slot. If the motherboard still refuses to turn on, it may be time to contact EVGA Customer Service for additional troubleshooting. - 96 -...

  • Page 97: System Turns On, But Fails To Successfully Post

    “EVGA B360 Micro Gaming.” If the memory is not on the list, it may still work because EVGA is unable to test every memory kit released. However, this motherboard will not support modules over 16GB or ECC/Registered RAM.
  • Page 98 Similarly, if you are not using a PCIe graphics card, please make sure that you plug in either an HDMI cable or a DisplayPort connector and that your monitor is turned on. If you still do not receive picture at this time, please contact EVGA Customer Service for additional troubleshooting.

  • Page 99: Have A Question Not Covered Above, Or Want Some Online Resources

    YOUR system!  Still building your rig? Make a build log here: http://forums.evga.com/EVGA-MODS-RIGS-f33.aspx  Want to join the online EVGA Gaming Community? Sign up and play with like-minded gamers here: http://www.evga.com/TEAMEVGA/ - 99 -...

  • Page 100: Evga Glossary Of Terms

    DMI – Direct Memory Interface DP – Display Port DRAM - Dynamic random access memory DVI – Digital Video Interface E-LEET/E-LEET X – EVGA motherboard monitoring and tuning software FIVR – Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator GHz – Gigahertz GPIO (Thunderbolt) – General Purpose Input/Output GPU –...
  • Page 101 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) I/O - Input/Output IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors IMC – Integrated memory controller IOH – Input/Output Hub IRQ - Interrupt Request JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks...
  • Page 102 EVGA B360 Micro Gaming (112-CS-E365) PLL – Phase Locked Loop POST – Power on Self-Test PWM – Pulse Width Modulation QDR - Quad Data Rate QOS – Quality of Service QPI – Quick Path Interconnect RAM – Random Access Memory ROM –...

  • Page 103: Compliance Information

    US and other countries. Other company, products and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. EVGA reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its terms or default by the Original Purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of Software and materials must be immediately returned to EVGA and the Original Purchaser shall be liable to EVGA.com...

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