Okwu mmalite
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 motherboard. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting any installation or configuration to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage to your components. This motherboard is designed to support 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core Processors with an LGA1151 socket.

Figure 1: ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 Motherboard
This image displays the ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 motherboard, highlighting its LGA1151 CPU socket, DDR4 DIMM slots, M.2 slots, and PCIe expansion slots. The board features a black PCB with red and silver accents, indicative of its Phantom Gaming series design.
Ozi nchekwa
Always observe standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling the motherboard and other components. Wear an anti-static wrist strap and work on a grounded surface. Disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before installing or removing any components. Avoid touching the pins on the CPU socket or memory slots. Refer to the power supply and other component manuals for their specific safety guidelines.
Ihe ngwugwu
Chọpụta na ihe niile dị na ngwugwu motherboard gị:
- ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 Motherboard
- Ntuziaka nwụnye ngwa ngwa
- Support CD (Drivers and Utilities)
- M / O Shield
- 2 x SATA eriri data
- Skru atọ maka M.2 Sockets
- 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket

Figure 2: Motherboard and Included Accessories
This image shows the ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 motherboard alongside its retail box, quick installation guide, support CD, SATA cables, M.2 screws, and I/O shield, illustrating the complete package contents.
Melite
1. Nwụnye CPU
- Locate the LGA1151 socket on the motherboard.
- Mepee oghere oghere CPU wee bulie efere ibu ahụ.
- Jiri nlezianya dozie CPU na oghere, hụ na triangle ọla edo dị na CPU dabara na triangle dị na oghere.
- Jiri nwayọ tinye CPU n'ime oghere na-amanyeghị ya.
- Close the load plate and push the lever back into place until it clicks.
2. Nwụnye ebe nchekwa (RAM).
- Identify the four DDR4 DIMM slots. For dual-channel operation, install memory modules into slots A2 and B2 first.
- Mepee obere vidiyo na nsọtụ abụọ nke oghere DIMM.
- Dozie notch na modul ebe nchekwa na igodo dị na oghere DIMM.
- Pịa ala na nsọtụ abụọ nke modul ebe nchekwa ruo mgbe obere vidiyo ga-adaba n'ebe.
3. Storage Installation (M.2 SSDs and SATA Drives)
- M.2 SSD: Locate the M.2 slots. Remove the M.2 screw and standoff. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot at an angle, then gently push it down and secure it with the standoff and screw. Note that one M.2 slot is labeled 'Ultra M.2' and may have a thermal pad.
- Ụgbọ ala SATA: Jikọọ eriri data SATA site na SSD/HDD gị gaa na ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri SATA3 dị na motherboard. Jikọọ eriri ike site na ọkọnọ ike gị gaa na draịva.
4. Expansion Card Installation (Graphics Card)
- Locate the PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots. For optimal performance, install your primary graphics card into the top x16 slot.
- Wepu mkpuchi oghere mgbasawanye kwekọrọ na akpa PC gị.
- Align the graphics card with the PCIe slot and press down firmly until it is seated correctly and the retention clip locks.
- Secure the card to the case with a screw.
5. Njikọ Peripherals na Ike
- Connect the 24-pin ATX power connector and the 8-pin 12V CPU power connector from your power supply to the motherboard.
- Connect front panel connectors (power button, reset button, USB ports, audio jacks) to their respective headers on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard diagram in the Quick Installation Guide for exact locations.
- Install the I/O shield into your PC case before installing the motherboard.
- Tinye motherboard n'ime ihe mkpuchi PC site na iji ihe mgbochi na skru.
- Connect external peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, network cable) to the rear I/O panel.

Foto 3: Ogwe I/O nke dị n'azụ
Ihe onyonyo a na-enye nkọwa zuru ezu view of the rear input/output panel of the ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 motherboard, showing various ports including USB, Ethernet, audio jacks, and video outputs.
Vidiyo 1: Ngwaahịa gafereview
Vidiyo a na-enye nkọwa zuru okeview of a motherboard, demonstrating its form factor, CPU socket, and various ports. While it features a different model (MSI B760M-P DDR4), the general principles of motherboard layout and component identification are applicable to the ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4.
Na-arụ ọrụ
1. Mbido mmalite na ntọala BIOS/UEFI
After assembling your PC, connect it to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Power on the system. During startup, repeatedly press the Hichapụ or F2 key to enter the BIOS/UEFI setup utility. Here you can:
- Tọọ ụbọchị na oge kwesịrị ekwesị.
- Configure boot order to install your operating system from a USB drive or optical disc.
- Mee ka XMP (Extreme Memory Pro) rụọ ọrụfile) for your DDR4 RAM to run at its advertised speeds (e.g., 2666MHz).
- Nyochaa okpomọkụ sistemụ na ọsọ fan.
2. Nwụnye ọkwọ ụgbọala
After installing your operating system, install the necessary drivers for your motherboard components. Use the included Support CD or download the latest drivers from the ASRock official website. Key drivers include:
- Ndị ọkwọ ụgbọala Chipset
- Ndị ọkwọ ụgbọ ala ọdịyo
- LAN (Ethernet) Drivers
- Ndị ọkwọ ụgbọala eserese (maka eserese agbakwunyere ma ọ bụ GPU pụrụ iche)
Nlekọta
1. System Cleaning
Na-ehicha PC gị mgbe niile iji gbochie uzuzu uzuzu, nke nwere ike iduga ikpo oke ọkụ na ibelata arụmọrụ. Jiri ikuku amịkọrọ ekpochapụ uzuzu sitere na fan, heatsinks na ikuku. Gbaa mbọ hụ na agbanyụrụ sistemụ ahụ wee wepụ ya tupu ihicha ya.
2. Mmelite BIOS/UEFI
ASRock periodically releases BIOS/UEFI updates to improve system stability, add new features, or support new hardware. Check the ASRock website for the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. Follow the update instructions carefully to avoid system damage.
Nchọpụta nsogbu
Ọ bụrụ na ị zutere nsogbu, rụtụ aka na usoro nchọpụta nsogbu ndị a na-emekarị:
- Enweghị ike/enweghị buut: Double-check all power connections (24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU, GPU power). Ensure the power supply switch is on. Try reseating RAM modules.
- Enweghị Ngosipụta: Ensure your monitor is connected to the correct video output (either motherboard or discrete GPU). Try reseating the graphics card.
- Achọpụtaghị M.2 SSD: Verify the M.2 SSD is fully seated and secured. Check BIOS settings to ensure the M.2 slot is enabled and not conflicting with SATA ports (refer to your motherboard manual for specific configurations).
- Akwụsịghị / Mkpọka Sistemu: This can often be related to RAM. Ensure RAM is properly seated and running at stable speeds (try disabling XMP if enabled). Check CPU and GPU temperatures.
- Okwu Sistemu arụ ọrụ: Ensure all drivers are installed correctly. Consider reinstalling the operating system if software corruption is suspected.
Nkọwapụta
| Njirimara | Nkọwa |
|---|---|
| Socket CPU | LGA1151, Supports 9th/8th Gen Intel Core Processors (up to 95W) |
| Chipset | Intel B365 |
| Ebe nchekwa | 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max 64GB, Supports 2666/2400/2133 MHz |
| Oghere Mgbasawanye | 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x16; dual at x16/x4), 1x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot (Flexible PCIe) |
| Ọtụtụ eserese | Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX and CrossFireX Technology |
| Nchekwa | M.2 Slots (specific configurations may vary), SATA3 ports |
| Sistemụ nrụọrụ | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit |
| Ụdị Ihe | MicroATX |
Akwụkwọ ikike na nkwado
The ASRock B365M PHANTOM GAMING 4 motherboard typically comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your package or visit the official ASRock website for specific warranty terms and conditions in your region. For technical support, driver downloads, or BIOS updates, please visit the ASRock support page:





