Asus PRIME H610I-PLUS User manual

Motherboard
PRIME H610I-PLUS
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First Edition
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME H610I-PLUS specifications summary........................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard layout...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... 1-8
1.4 System memory.......................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 Wi-Fi card installation ................................................................................1-12
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
Warranty................................................................................................................... A-5
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-7
Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-7
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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, 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 become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information
WARNING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Swallowing can lead to chemical burns,
perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe
burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.
Seek medical attention immediately.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 description 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 find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
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 user guide.
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 H610I-PLUS specifications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®Core™,
Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors*
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®H610 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel®Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer
to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or
visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI™ port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to
www.intel.com for any updates
** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®H610 Chipset
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Ethernet 1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless &
Bluetooth
Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x PRIME H610I-PLUS motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x Vertical M.2 Key E bracket set
Documentation 1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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PRIME H610I-PLUS specifications summary
USB
Rear USB (Total 4 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 4 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1
Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x V-M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 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 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Mono-out header(with Amp IC)
1 x SMBUS header
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
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Special Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
-Aluminum heatsink design
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
DIGI+ VRM
Fan Xpert
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
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®11, Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website
for the latest specifications.
• For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your
motherboard, please scan the code below:
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Product Introduction
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.
• 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, 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.
• The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the
location of the header/jumper/connector.
• For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below:
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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ & 12th
Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR5 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5
(Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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 layout
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
CHA_FAN CPU_OPT
CPU_FAN
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
3.0 X4 X
BATT_CON
M.2(SOCKET3)
LGA1700
F_PANEL
USB_78
COM_DEBUG
SPEAKER
AAFP COM
U32G1_12
HDMI
DP
VGA
Intel®
H610
SPI TPM
2280 2260
KBMS_USB56
Super
I/O
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
CLRTC
128Mb
BIOS
Audio
Codec
DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
ATX_PWR
DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit,288-pin module)
PCIEX16(G4)
ATX_12V
AUDIO
LAN_U32G1_34
M.2(WIFI)
MONO_OUT
SMBUS
10 15
18
9
16
7
8
3615
12
13
17
11
4
5
2
14
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3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express
specification.
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 fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system
with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot
up if the power is inadequate.
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.
Intel®H610 Chipset
- M.2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
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 SATA cables.
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.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
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+
USB+5V USB_P1- USB_P1+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P2+
GND
PIN 1
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10. Battery connector
This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery.
11. 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. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about
5-10 seconds.
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.
DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or
placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two
pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button
cell battery.
12. COM Port header
The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to connect a COM port module.
Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module to
a slot opening on the system chassis.
The COM port module is purchased separately.
13. Front Panel Audio header
The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O
module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O
module cable to this header.
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio
capability.
14. Mono-out header
This internal Mono-out header allows connection to an internal, low power
speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving
a speaker load of 3 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms.
15. System Management Bus header
The System Management Bus (SMBus) header allows you to
connect a SMBus device. This header is generally used for
communication with the system and power management-related
tasks.
PIN 1
VBAT GND
BATT_CON
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
PIN 1
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
COM
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
R_OUT-
R_OUT+
PIN 1
MONO-OUT
PIN 1
SMBUS
SMBUS_DATA
GND
SMBUS_CLK
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16. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
17. 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 certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance network security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The SPI TPM module is purchased separately.
18. 10-1 pin System Panel header
This header supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System Power LED header (+PWR_LED-)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power
LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity
LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data
is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on
card.
• Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWR_BTN)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the system power button.
Press the power button to power up the system, or put the system into
sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings).
• Reset button header (RESET)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the
reset button to reboot the system
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
TPM
PIN 1
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
S_SPI_TPM_CS2#
TPM_DETECT_L
GND
T_SPI_CLK
SPI_MOSI
VCCSPI
S_PLTRST#
NC
+3V_SPI
F_SPI_CS0#_R
T_SPI_MISO
F_SPI_HOLD#_R
PIN 1
PWR_BTN
PWR_LED+ PWR_LED- PWR GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
F_PANEL
+PWR_LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
1
6 7 10 11
2 3 4
85 9
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
2. 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
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
Ethernet port
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE 100Mbps connection
GREEN 1Gbps connection
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
ORANGE Linked
BLINKING Data activity
3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
6. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other
protected content.
7. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device.
8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
9. Vertical M.2 slot (Key E). The vertical M.2 slot (Key E) allows you to install an M.2
Wi-Fi module.
The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect
to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
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11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue
(Rear panel) -Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Lime
(Rear panel)
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Pink
(Rear panel) - - Center / Subwoofer
Center /
Subwoofer
Lime
(Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
Pink
(Front panel) - - - -
To configure 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 LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen
Intel®Core™ & 12th 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 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.
Installing the CPU
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.
LGA1700
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1.4 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A
Channel B DIMM_B
DIMM_A
DIMM_B
A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4
module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
• 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 configuration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• You may install 8 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB and 48 GB unbuffered and Non-ECC
DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• 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 efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load.
• 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.
• Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer
to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit
https://www.asus.com/support/.
Recommended memory configurations
DIMM_B
DIMM_A
DIMM_B
DIMM_A
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To remove a DIMM
BA
Installing a DIMM
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1.5 Wi-Fi card installation
1
To assemble the Wi-Fi card module
Ensure to connect the IPEX
connector of the RF cable to
the Wi-Fi card tightly.
2
3
Align the flat side of the RF
connector to that of the hole in the
M.2 Key E bracket, as shown in
the illustration, then firmly push the
connector into the hole.
4
5
7
6
Align the notch of the Wi-Fi card
closely to the screw hole.
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