Motherboard BIOSTAR TB360-BTC PRO 2.0 ATX Intel B360, LGA 1151, 2x DIMM DDR4 up to 32GB, 11x PCIe x1 + 1x PCIe x16, M.2, SATA III, USB-A

Biostar TB360-BTC PRO 2.0 is an ATX motherboard based on the Intel® B360 chipset for LGA 1151 (Socket H4) processors. It supports 8th generation Intel® Core™ CPUs and a range of Intel processors including Celeron®, Pentium® and Core™ i3/i5/i7/i9. The board offers dual DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of memory, multiple PCI‑Express slots including a PCIe x16 and numerous PCIe x1 slots suitable for multi-GPU or mining configurations, M.2 and SATA III storage interfaces and integrated HDMI output with HDCP for up to 4K2K resolution.

Advantages

The motherboard provides a balance of performance and connectivity for small business, entertainment and specialized uses such as cryptocurrency mining. It includes HD audio, HDMI 4K2K support, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, SATAIII 6 Gbps for fast storage transfers, and DirectX 12 support for modern graphics workloads. Hardware protections such as Super Anti‑Surge, Super LAN Surge Protection and OC/OV/OH protection enhance system reliability. Additional features include moistureproof PCB treatment, low RdsOn MOS components for efficiency, BIO‑Flasher for simple BIOS updates and integrated eHot‑Line support.

Suitable for

• Office and small business desktops requiring stable platform and 4K display output
• Home entertainment PCs with integrated HDMI and HD audio
• Cryptocurrency mining rigs using multiple PCIe cards
• Compact workstations that need up to 32 GB DDR4 memory and M.2/SATA storage

Key specifications

• Form factor: ATX
• Chipset: Intel® B360
• Socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4) for 8th Gen Intel® processors
• Memory: 2 × DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 32 GB
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16 (Gen3), 11 × PCIe x1 (Gen3)
• Storage interfaces: M.2, SATA III (6 Gbps)
• Video/audio: Integrated HDMI with HDCP, HD Audio, max resolution 4096 × 2160
• USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5 Gbps), backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Protection/features: Moistureproof PCB, Low RdsOn MOS, Super Anti‑Surge, Super LAN Surge Protection, OC/OV/OH protection

How to use

Install the Biostar TB360-BTC PRO 2.0 into a compatible ATX chassis and mount an LGA 1151 CPU supported by the Intel® B360 chipset following standard socket handling procedures. Populate memory modules into the two DDR4 DIMM slots, connect M.2 or SATA III storage devices and attach power, display (HDMI) and USB peripherals. Configure BIOS settings as needed for storage boot order, PCIe lane allocation for multiple GPUs, and memory profiles. Use BIO‑Flasher to update the BIOS by placing the BIOS file on a USB drive and running the utility before entering the operating system.

Recommendations

For stable multi‑GPU or mining setups, ensure adequate power supply capacity and cooling, update the BIOS with BIO‑Flasher to the latest recommended version, and enable surge protection on external network and power lines to make use of the board's Super LAN and Anti‑Surge features.