Asus H610A-IM-A User manual

Industrial Motherboard
H610A-IM-A

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E20263
First Edition
June 2022
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product overview
1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specifications............................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................... 2-7
2.4 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9
2.5 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-11
2.6 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-14
2.6.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-14
2.6.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-16
Chapter 3 BIOS setup
3.1 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 3-2
3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2
3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2
3.3 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 PCH-FW Conguration ................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Trusted Computing ......................................................... 3-3
3.3.3 CPU Conguration .......................................................... 3-3
3.3.4 Graphics Conguration ................................................... 3-4
3.3.5 PCI Express Conguration.............................................. 3-5
3.3.6 CSM Conguration.......................................................... 3-7
3.3.7 Super IO Conguration ................................................... 3-7
3.3.8 Serial Console Redirection ............................................. 3-9
3.3.9 SATA Conguration ...................................................... 3-10
3.3.10 Network Stack Conguration ........................................ 3-11
3.3.11 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-11
3.3.12 NVMe Conguration...................................................... 3-12

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3.3.13 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 3-12
3.3.14 Miscellaneous ............................................................... 3-12
3.3.15 APM Conguration........................................................ 3-13
3.3.16 EzFlash ......................................................................... 3-13
3.3.17 Watchdog Timer............................................................ 3-13
3.4 Hardware Monitor menu ............................................................ 3-14
3.5 Security menu ............................................................................ 3-14
3.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-16
3.7 Exit menu.................................................................................... 3-17
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
Service and Support.................................................................................A-5

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Chapter 1: General information
1.1 Package contents
Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.
1 x ASUS H610A-IM-A Industrial Motherboard
1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cable
2 x M.2 screw package
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
1.2 Features
• LGA1700 socket for Intel®Core™ i9/i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
Processors
• Two Dual Channel DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400 MHz Non-ECC U-DIMMs up
to 64GB
• 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0, 6
COM ports
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
slot, 4 x PCI slots, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with Key M, 2242/2260/2280 (SATA/PCIe
x1 mode)
• Multi-display: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x VGA
Chapter 1
Product overview

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1.3 Specifications
(continued on the next page)
CPU
LGA1700 socket for Intel®Core™ i9/i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron®Processors
Supports up to 125W
Chipset Intel®H610 Chipset
Memory 2 x U-DIMM, max.64GB, DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400 MHz
SDRAM
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: VGA/HDMI®/DisplayPort ports*
- Supports HDMI®output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x
2160 @ 60Hz
- Supports DisplayPort output with a maximum resolution of
4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
-Supports VGA output with a maximum resolution of 1092 x
1200 @ 60 Hz
* The system supports up to three displays simultaneously.
Expansion slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
4 x PCI slots
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA/PCIe
x1 mode)
Storage
4 x SATA Gen 3.0, up to 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA/PCIe
x1 mode)
LAN
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports:
1 x Intel®i219V
1 x Intel®i210AT
Audio Realtek ALC 897 High Denition Audio
Line-Out, Mic in
Rear I/O ports
1 x HDMI®port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports
2 x COM ports (RS232/422/485)
2 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O
connectors
4 x COM headers (RS232)
1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

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Internal I/O
connectors
1 x CPU Fan header (PWM mode)
2 x Chassis Fan headers (PWM mode)
1 x Chassis intrusion header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x System Panel header
1 x Buzzer Onboard
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Speaker header
1 x COM Debug header
1 x I2C header
1 x Parallel Port header
1 x GPIO header (8-bit)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse header
1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper
1 x SMBDATA_SW jumper
1 x SMBCLK_SW jumper
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
2 x 4-pin ATX power connectors
1 x SPI TPM header
Watch dog timer Yes
Power
requirement AT/ATX mode
Operation
Temperature 0~60°C
Non-Operation
Temperature -40~85°C
Relative Humidity 10%~95% (non-coagulation)
OS support
Windows®10 (64bit )
Windows®10 IoT Enterprise
Ubuntu
RedHat Enterprise
Fedora Workstation
OpenSUSE
Certification CE, FCC
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 13” (24.4cm x 30.5cm)
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 2: Motherboard information
Chapter 2
Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
CAUTION!
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely
grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, always remove the AC power
by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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PCIEX16(G5)
PCIEX16(G3)
PCIEX1(G3)
PCI_4
PCI_3
PCI_2
PCI_1
ASM
1083
TPM
128Mb
BIOS
SPEAKER
CHASSIS F_PANEL
AAFP
COM1_SEL
COM2_SEL
ATX_PWR
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
Super
I/O
ALC
897
DIGI+
VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
DDR4 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1700
BATTERY
M.2(SOCKET3)
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
3.0 X1 V
DDR4 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module)
AUDIO
LAN2_U32G2_12
LAN1_U32G1_34
USB_5~8
Intel®
H610
Intel®
I219V
Intel®
I210AT
EATX12V
COM4COM3 COM5 COM6
USB_914
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3
I2C
SATA6G_4
KBMS_CON
GPIO_CON
LPT
COM_DEBUG
SMBCLK_SW
SMBDATA_SW
AT_ATX_SEL CLRTC
2260 2242
2280
HDMI
DP
VGA
COM2 COM1
30.5cm(12in)
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21
26
23
25
27
25
24
BUZZER
7
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2.2 Motherboard layout
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
NOTE: Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.

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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. COM RING/+5V/+12V selection (COM1/2_SEL) 2-12
2. ATX Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) 2-16
3. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-16
4. Intel® LGA1700 CPU socket 2-4
5. DDR4 U-DIMM slots 2-9
6. USB 2.0 header (10-1pin USB914,) 2-17
7. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 2-17
8. I2C header (6-1 pin I2C) 2-18
9. M.2 slot (SOCKET 3) 2-18
10. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-19
11. Speaker header (4-1 pin SPEAKER) 2-20
12. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-20
13. SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 2-21
14. General Purpose Input/Output header (GPIO_CON) 2-21
15. PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse header (8-pin KBMS_CON) 2-22
16. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 2-11
17. LPT header (26-1 pin LPT) 2-22
18. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 2-12
19. 3-pin SMBDATA_SW 2-13
20. 3-pin SMBCLK_SW 2-13
21. COM Port headers (10-1 pin COM3 - COM6) 2-23
22. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-24
23. PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slot
24. COM Debug header (5-1 pin COM_DEBUG) 2-25
25. PCI slots
26. PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
27. PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

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IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
CAUTION!
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1700 socket
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA1700 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for
the Intel®Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
Processors.
LGA1700

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Take caution when lifting the load
lever, ensure to hold onto the load
lever when releasing the load
lever. Letting go of the load lever
immediately after releasing it may
cause the load lever to spring
back and cause damage to your
motherboard.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and
LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket.
• ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/
removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting
from negligence by the user.
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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
CAUTION! Apply the Thermal
Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink and CPU before you
install the heatsink and fan if
necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
B
A
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B
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2
3

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B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
LGA1200
LGA1700
4• We recommend using a
LGA1700 compatible cooling
system on an Intel®600 series
motherboard.
• Additional holes for LGA1200
compatible cooling systems
are also available on ASUS’
Intel®600 series motherboards,
however, we still strongly
advise consulting with your
cooling system vendor
or manufacturer on the
compatibility and functionality of
the cooling system.
• Push-pin type LGA1200
compatible cooling systems
cannot be installed to this
motherboard.

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2.4 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. The gure below illustrates the location of the DDR4
DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A
Channel B DIMM_B
LGA1700
Installing a DIMM
1
2
A
B
A

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To remove a DIMM
3
A
B

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2.5 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system
setup information such as date, time, and system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move
the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.
+3V_BAT_RTC
GND
CLRTC
PIN 1
Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T

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3. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL)
Pins
1-2 (Default) ATX mode
2-3 AT mode
21 2 3
ATX mode
(Default)
AT mode
AT_ATX_SEL
Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T
2. COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1/2_SEL)
Setting Pins
+12V 1-2
+5V 3-4
Ring (Default) 5-6
RI
(Default)
+5V+12V
COM2_SEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
B
COM1_SEL
A
B
A

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5. 3-pin SMBCLK_SW
Settings PinsPins
Enable PCIe SMBCLK connection (Default) 1-2
Disable PCIe SMBCLK connection 2-3
21 2 3
Eanble PCIe SMBus connection
(Default)
Disable PCIe SMBus connection
SMBCLK_SW
4. 3-pin SMBDATA_SW
Setting Pins
Enable PCIe SMBus connection (Default) 1-2
Disable PCIe SMBus connection 2-3
21 2 3
Eanble PCIe SMBus connection
(Default)
Disable PCIe SMBus connection
SMBDATA_SW