Asus PRIME H410M-A User manual

Motherboard
PRIME H410M-A

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E16336
First Edition
March 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME H410M-A specications summary ............................................................... vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... 1-7
1.4 System memory............................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Knowing BIOS............................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3........................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.............................................................................. 2-4
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-6

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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.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.

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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 tells how to boot into the BIOS and upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash
Utility.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
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.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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PRIME H410M-A specications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and
Celeron®Processors*
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel®Turbo Boost Max
Technology 3.0**
*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
**Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®H410 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC,
Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem
*For 10th Gen Intel®processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support
2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate
of DDR4 2666MHz.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).
Graphics
1 x D-Sub
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMITM
*Graphics specications may vary between CPU types.
Expansion Slots
Intel®10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
Intel®H410 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®H410 Chipset
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 & SATA
modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
*When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA6G_2 port
cannot be used.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x PRIME H410M-A motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 ANCHOR
Application DVD 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x User manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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PRIME H410M-A specications summary
Ethernet 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
USB
Rear USB (Total 4 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek ALC887 7.1-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC*
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Features
- LED-illuminated audio trace path design
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support
7.1-channel audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
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PRIME H410M-A specications summary
Internal I/O
Connectors
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- ASUS LANGuard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- ASUS SafeSlot Core
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum heatsink design
Software
Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 2+
- EZ update
AI Charger
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows® 10 - 64 bit
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
8.9 inch x 8.0 inch (22.6 cm x 20.3 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• 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 motherboard components.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X2 V X
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
SPEAKER
CLRTC
F_PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
USB78
USB910 TPM
AAFP
COM
EATXPWR
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
DIGI
+VRM
22.6cm(8.9in)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1200
2280 2260 2242
M.2(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)
U32G1_12
AUDIO
KBMS
EATX12V
LAN_USB56
U32G1_34
HDMI
20.3cm(8.0in)
128Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_3SATA6G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
DVI VGA
Intel®
H410
Realtek
8111H
COM_DEBUG
65 1 24
15710161312 11
5
8
14
3
4
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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel®SocketLGA1200designedfor10th Gen
Intel® CoreTM,Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR4 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.
3. Expansion slots
ThismotherboardsupportsonePCIe3.0x16graphicscardandtwoPCIe3.0x1network
cards,SCSIcardsandothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpressspecication.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
5. Power connectors
ThesePowerconnectorsallowyoutoconnectyourmotherboardtoapowersupply.The
powersupplyplugsaredesignedtotinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntilthepowersupplyplugsarefullyinserted.
Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug.
• 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.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consuming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,we
recommendyoutorefertoonlineresourcesforPowerSupplyWattageCalculator.
6. M.2 Slot (Key M)
TheM.2slotallowsyoutoinstallanM.2devicesuchasanM.2SSDmodule.
Conguration 1 2
M.2 x2 SATA
SATA6G_2 V -
• M.2slot(KeyM),type2242/2260/2280(supportsPCIe3.0x2&SATAmodes).
• M.2slotsupportsdatatransferspeedsupto16Gb/s.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATA6G_2portcannot
be used.
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND

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7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
TheSATA6Gb/sportsallowyoutoconnectSATAdevicessuchasopticaldiscdrivesand
harddiskdrivesviaaSATAcable.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
TheUSB3.2Gen1headerallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.2Gen
1moduleforadditionalUSB3.2Gen1ports.TheUSB3.2Gen1
headerprovidesdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gb/s.
TheUSB3.2Gen1moduleispurchasedseparately.
9. USB 2.0 headers
TheUSB2.0headersallowyoutoconnectUSBmodulesforadditionalUSB
2.0ports.TheUSB2.0headersprovidedatatransferspeedsofupto480Mb/s
connection speed.
DONOTconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowill
damage the motherboard!
TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
10. Clear CMOS header
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.
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.
11. COM Port header
This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable
tothisheader,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthe
system chassis.
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P1- USB_P1+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P12+
GND
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
PIN 1
COM
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS

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12. Front panel audio header
Thisheader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header.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanel
audiomoduletothisheader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header,settheFrontPanelTypeiteminthe
BIOSsetupto[HDAudio].Bydefault,thisheaderissetto[HD
Audio].
13. S/PDIF Out header
ThisheaderisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)port.
ConnecttheS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisheader,theninstallthemoduleto
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
14. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
15. 10-1 pin System Panel header
Thisheadersupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)
This2-pinheaderisforthesystempowerLED.Connectthechassis
powerLEDcabletothisheader.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhen
youturnonthesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleep
mode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDD_LED-)
This2-pinheaderisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivity
LEDcabletothisheader.TheHDDLEDlightsuporasheswhendatais
read from or written to the HDD.
• Powerbutton/Soft-offbutton(2-pinPWR_BTN)
This header is for the system power button.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
16. SPI TPM header
ThisheadersupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)systemwitha
SerialPeripheralInterface(SPI),allowingyoutosecurelystorekeys,digital
certicates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance
networksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
TPM
PIN 1
T_SPI_MOSI
T_SPI_CLK
GND
F_BIOS_WP#_R
S_SPI_TPM_CS2#
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
PIN 1
PWR_BTN
PWR_LED+ PWR_LED- PWR GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
F_PANEL
+PWR_LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1

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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
Ethernet 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 2
7 10 11
3 4 5 6
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1. PS/2 mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)ports
connecttoUSB3.2Gen1devices.
4. Ethernet port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.RefertothetablebelowfortheEthernetportLEDindications.
Ethernet port LED indications
5. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectsthetape,CD,DVDplayer,orotheraudio
sources.
6. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectsaheadphoneoraspeaker.In4-channel,
5.1-channel,and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFront
Speaker Out.
7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.
8. 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
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9. HDMITM port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMITM)
connector,andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andother
protected content.
10. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0devices.
11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableonthenextpageforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin
2,4,5.1,or7.1-channelconguration.
Audio2,4,5.1or7.1-channelconguration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-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.

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® SocketLGA1200
designedfor10th Gen 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LGA1200socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1151,LGA1155andLGA1156sockets
ontheLGA1200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
LGA1200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.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
5
4
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5

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1.4 System memory
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:
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1*
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
• 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.
• For10th Gen Intel®processors,onlyCore™i9/i7CPUssupport
2933/2800/2666/2400/2133natively,otherswillrunatthemaximumtransferrateof
DDR42666MHz.
• 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gurations
DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*

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Installing a DIMM
1 2
B
A
A
To remove a DIMM
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A

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ASUS PRIME H410M-A 2-1
BIOS information
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2.1 Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.
• When downloading or updating the BIOS le, rename it as PH410MA.CAP for this
motherboard.
• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.
For more information on BIOS congurations, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual
by scanning the QR code.

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2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS 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>+<Delete> 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.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• 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.
• The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.