Asus PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 User manual

Motherboard
PRIME
H310M-C/PS R2.0

2
E15662
First Edition
June 2019
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Contents
Safety information ....................................................................................... 4
About this guide .......................................................................................... 4
Package contents ........................................................................................ 6
PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 specications summary................................... 6
Product introduction
Motherboard overview ................................................................................ 9
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................. 15
System memory......................................................................................... 16
BIOS information
BIOS setup program.................................................................................. 18
EZ Mode...................................................................................................... 19
Advanced Mode ......................................................................................... 20
Exit menu.................................................................................................... 21
Appendix
Notices........................................................................................................ 22
ASUS contact information ........................................................................ 27

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazards, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 specications summary
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x ASUS I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Screw
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
LGA1151 socket for Intel®9th / 8th Gen Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
processors
Supports Intel®14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®H310 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please
refer to Memory QVL for details.
*** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel®8th Gen.
6-core or higher processors.
**** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Expansion
slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA out support: HDMI / DVI-D / D-Sub ports
- Supports HDMI 1.4b output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @30Hz
- Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports D-Sub output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Storage
Intel®H310 Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both
SATA* & PCIe x2 mode)
* When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the
SATA6G_2 port.
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PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 specications summary
LAN Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
USB
Intel®H310 Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back
panel, blue, Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC*
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
ASUS
special
features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortied PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static -
electricity discharges
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Premium components provide better power efciency
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
-The latest transfer technology with up to 10Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS EPU
-EPU
UEFI BIOS
-The most advanced options with a fast response time
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS File Transfer
Easy PC DIY
- Component-free areas to minimize the risk of damage
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
Rear panel
I/O ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type-A, blue)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
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PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 specications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x DVI-D port
1 x COM port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal
connectors
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x M.2 socket 3 with M key, type 2260/2280 storage devices supports (SATA* &
PCIe x2 mode)
4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for PWM and DC mode
1 x COM connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Speaker connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x Paralle connector
* When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the
SATA6G_2 port.
BIOS features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My
Favorites, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support Windows®10 (64-bit)
Form factor Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 7.6 in. (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm)

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Product introduction
1
Motherboard overview
• 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.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodoso
cancauseyouphysicalinjuryanddamagetomotherboardcomponents.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X2 V X
PRIME H310M-C/PS R2 0
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
PCI
ASM
1083
ASM1480
LPT
TPM
SPEAKER
CLRTC
F_PANEL
CHASSIS
U31G1_12
AAFP
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
DIGI
+VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1151
2280 2260
M.2(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
LAN_U31G1_34
USB56
19.3cm(7.6in)
128Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_3SATA6G_4
DVI
COM1 HDMI
VGA
Intel®
H310
ATX12V
COM2 USB914
USB78
1 52 43
1
8 119
1
1
6
1
8
1
9
1
10
1
7
17
12131415
16
18
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside
thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot
placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfan
ofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
Intel®LGA1151 CPU socket
InstallIntel®LGA1151CPUintothissurfacemountLGA1151socket,whichis
designedfor9th/8thGenerationIntel®Core™,Pentium®GoldandCeleron®
processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
M.2 socket 3
ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallM.2(NGFF)SSD
modules.
M.2(SOCKET3)
• ThisM.2socketsupportsMKeyand2260/2280
storagedevices.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2
socket,theSATA_2portcannotbeused.
• DuetotheChipsetlimitation,whenanM.2deviceis
installedinPCIemode,thesocketissettoPCIe2.0.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
CorrectlyorienttheATXpowersupplyplugsintotheseconnectorsandpushdown
rmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovides
aminimumpowerof350W.EnsurethisPSUtypehas24-pinand4-pinpower
plugs.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem
willnotbootup.
DDR4 DIMM slots
Install2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothese
DIMMsockets.
Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.

ASUS PRIME H310M-C/PS R2.0 11
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12)
ConnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.1
Gen1frontorrearpanelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.1Gen1
specicationsandprovidesfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster
chargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
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.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
Intel®H310 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA
6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB914)
ConnectaUSBmodulecabletotheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslot
openingatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywith
USB2.0specicationsandsupportupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
PIN 1
PWR BTN
P_LED+ P_LED- F_PWRBTN# GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
GND
RSTCON#_PANEL
(NC)
F_PANEL
+PWR LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET

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TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcan
securelystorekeys,digitalcerticates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalso
helpsenhancenetworksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatform
integrity.
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
TheLPT(LinePrintingTerminal)connectorsupportsdevicessuchasaprinter.
LPTstandardizesasIEEE1284,whichistheparallelportinterfaceonIBMPC-
compatiblecomputers.
Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
Thisheaderisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Connect
oneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothisconnector.The
chassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnectorwhen
achassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasa
chassisintrusionevent.
Bydefault,thepinlabeled“ChassisSignal”and“Ground”areshortedwithajumper
cap.Removethejumpercapsonlywhenyouintendtousethechassisintrusion
detectionfeature.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecableto
thisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem
chassis.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefront
panelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,
settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HDAudio].Ifyouwantto
connectanAC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheitemto
[AC97].Bydefault,thisconnectorissetto[HDAudio].
PCI slot
ThePCIslotsupportscardssuchasaLANcard,SCSIcard,USBcard,andother
cardsthatcomplywithPCIspecications.
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
ThismotherboardhastwoPCIExpress2.0x1slotsthatsupportPCIExpressx1
networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpress
specications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
ThismotherboardsupportsonePCIExpress3.0/2.0x16graphiccardthatcomplies
withthePCIExpressspecications.

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Rear panel connectors
1 2 5
912
6 7
8
3 4
11 10
1. PS/2 Mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.
2.USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
4.Serial port connector (COM). Thisportconnectsamodem,orotherdevicesthat
conformwithserialspecication.
5.LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
6. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audiosources.
7. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,
5.1and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeaker
Out.
8. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or
7.1-channelconguration.
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange
(Blinking)
Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
Orange
(Blinkingthen
steady)
Readytowake
upfromS5mode

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue(Rear
panel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeaker Out
RearSpeaker
Out
Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeaker
Out
FrontSpeaker
Out
Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeaker
Out
To congure a 7.1-channel audio output:
 UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupporta7.1-channelaudio
output.
9 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.1
Gen1devices.
• USB3.1Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®300serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.1Gen1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.Somelegacy
USBdevicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
10.HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected
content.
11.DVI-D port. ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.
DVI-DcannotbeconvertedtooutputfromRGBSignaltoCRTandisnotcompatiblewith
DVI-I.
12.PS/2 Keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socket
designedforthe9th/8thGenerationIntel®Core™,Pentium®Goldand
Celeron®processors.
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151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.
• 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
LGA1151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.

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System memory
Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• AlwaysinstallDIMMswiththesameCASlatency.Foroptimalcompatibility,we
recommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatecode(D/C)
fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththeretailertogetthecorrectmemorymodules.
• DDR42666MHzandhighermemorymoduleswillrunatmax.2666MHzonIntel®8th
Generation6-coreorhigherprocessors.
• Memorymoduleswithmemoryfrequencyhigherthan2133MHzandits
correspondingtimingortheloadedX.M.P.ProleisnottheJEDECmemorystandard.
ThestabilityandcompatibilityofthesememorymodulesdependontheCPU’s
capabilitiesandotherinstalleddevices.
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1*
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
Installing the CPU
1
4
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe
heatsinkandfanifnecessary.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
5
4
4
5

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Recommended memory conguration
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
DIMM_A1*
Installing a DIMM
12
To remove a DIMM
B
A
B
A
A
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(2DIMMs).
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList).

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BIOS information
2
Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. Before using
this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into
PH310CPR.CAP.
BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its
parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in
using the BIOS Setup program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>
or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to
enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.

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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the
display language, system performance mode, fan prole and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup
Mode item under the Boot menu.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
Saves the changes
and resets the
system
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage
output, CPU/chassis fan speed,
and SATA information
Displays the system
properties of the selected
mode. Click <Enter> to
switch EZ System Tuning
modes
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Shows the
bootable
devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed.
Click the button to manually
tune the fans Search on FAQs

Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.
Conguration
elds
Menu bar
General help
Sub-menu items
Menu items
Scroll bar
Return to Ez Mode
Language Search
Q-Fan control
Displays hardware monitoring data
MyFavorite
Searches
FAQ
Last modied
settings
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