Asus PRIME H310M-D R2.0 User manual

Motherboard
PRIME H310M-D R2.0

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E14430
First Edition
July 2018
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
PRIME H310M-D R2.0 specications summary ....................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................ 1-7
System memory........................................................................................ 1-8
M.2 Anchor Installation ........................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: BIOS information
BIOS setup program................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode..................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exit menu................................................................................................... 2-4
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• Topreventelectricalshockhazard,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.

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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-D R2.0 specications summary
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H310M-D R2.0 motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Anchor
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
LGA1151 socket for Intel®8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, 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,maximum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.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at maximum 2666MHz on Intel®8th
Generation 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
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/D-Sub ports
-SupportsHDMI1.4bwithmaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz/2560x
1600@60Hz
-SupportsD-Subwith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:
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA mode & x2 PCIe mode)*
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, 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.
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PRIME H310M-D R2.0 specications summary
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(2portsatmid-board;4portsatbackpanel)
LAN Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
Audio
Realtek®ALC8878-channelHighDenitionAudioCODEC*
- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound
withexceptionalclarityanddelity
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in 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 - 4 phase digital power design
Superb Performance
ASUS OptiMem
- Improved DDR4 stability
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 10Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS EPU
- EPU
UEFI BIOS
-The most advanced options with a fast response time
Gaming Scenario
Audio features
  -Audiothatroarsonthebattleeld
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS PC Cleaner
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PRIME H310M-D R2.0 specications summary
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
ASUS special
features
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring a friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS quiet
thermal
solution
Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type-A, blue)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x LPT port
1 x COM port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support an 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)
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x M.2 Socket3 (for M Key)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode)
coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
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)
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
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support Windows®10 (64-bit)
Form factor uATX form factor: 8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)

ASUS PRIME H310M-D R2.0 1-1
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.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
128Mb
BIOS
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
Realtek
8111H
LANGuard
USB910
AAFP
EATXPWR
BATTERY
Super
I/O
KBMS_USB56
ATX12V
CLRTC
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
HDMI
U31G1_34
CHA_FAN
2280 2260 2242
M.2(SOCKET3)
CPU_FAN
LGA1151
DIGI
+VRM
SPDIF_OUT
Intel®
H310
ALC
887
ASM1480
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2SATA6G_3SATA6G_4
LPT
COM
VGA
PCIE SATA IRST
X2 V X
U31G1_12
LAN_USB78
22.6cm(8.9in)
18.5cm(7.3in)
AUDIO
SPEAKER
F_PANEL
21 3 4 2 5
89610
14
7
6
1
1113 12
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1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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0.5A(6W)fanpower.
Intel®LGA1151 CPU socket
InstallIntel®LGA1151CPUintothissurfacemountLGA1151socket,whichis
designedfor8thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,andCeleron®
processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
M.2 socket 3
ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallanM.2(NGFF)SSD
module.
M.2(SOCKET3)
• ThisM.2socketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280
storagedevices.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2
socket,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.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand4-pinpowerplugs.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem
willnotbootup.
• 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.
• Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,
refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.
asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-usfor
details.

ASUS PRIME H310M-D R2.0 1-3
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.
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.
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.
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.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps)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.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pinUSB910)
ConnectaUSBmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslot
openingatthebackofthesystemchassis.ThisUSBconnectorcomplieswithUSB
2.0specicationsandsupportsupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.

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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigital
Interface(S/PDIF)port.ConnecttheS/PDIFOut
modulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemodule
toaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
PIN 1
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
HD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].Bydefault,this
connectorissetto[HDAudio].
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aPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16graphiccardthatcomplies
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5. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audiosources.
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
1. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port.ThisportconnectstoaPS/2mouseorPS/2
keyboard.
2. LPT port.Thisportsupportsdevicessuchasaprinter.LPTstandardizesasIEEE
1284,whichistheparallelportinterfaceonIBMPC-compatiblecomputers.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) 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.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
Rear panel connectors
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8. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.
9. 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.
10.Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
11.Serial port connector.Thisportconnectsamodem,orotherdevicesthatconform
withserialspecication.
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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socket
designedforthe8thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,
Pentium®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.
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.
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3
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B
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B
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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maximum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.
• 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).
Recommended memory conguration
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
DIMM_A1*
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1*
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
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Installing a DIMM
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To remove a DIMM
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M.2 Anchor Installation
TheM.2Anchorisatool-lessdesigntoeasilyfasten
andsecureyourM.2SSDcardtoyourmotherboard
withoutusingextratools.
To install the M.2 SSD card using the M.2 Anchor:
1. LocatetheM.2mountingholeonyour
motherboardandrmlyinserttheM.2Anchor
intothehole.
2. InserttheM.2SSDcardintotheM.2slot.The
notchattheendoftheM.2SSDcardshallalign
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3. FirmlyinsertthepinontheM.2Anchorintothe
holeonitself.
1. PulluptheringontheM.2Anchoruntilitis
separatedfromthehole.
2. RemovetheM.2SSDcardfromtheM.2slot.
To uninstall the M.2 SSD card:

BIOS information
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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.
• ScantheQRcodetoviewtheBIOSupdateguide.
• BeforeusingtheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utility,renamethe
BIOSleintheremovabledeviceintoPH310MDR.CAP.
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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
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2-2Chapter 2: BIOS information