Asus PRIME H610M-4 WIFI User manual

Motherboard
PRIME H610M-A WIFI

ii
E22144
First Edition
July 2023
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents...................................................................................................... vii
PRIME H610M-A WIFI specications summary...................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................. 1-10
1.4 System memory.......................................................................................... 1-12
1.5 Wi-Fi antennas installation........................................................................ 1-14
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-9
ASUS contact information.................................................................................... A-11
Service and Support ............................................................................................. A-11

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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 10°C and 35°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 includes descriptions for
each part of the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS Information
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, 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 H610M-A WIFI specications 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 Prole (XMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory conguration, 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
Intel®H610 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 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 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®H610 Chipset
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x PRIME H610M-A WIFI motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
Documentation 1 x User guide
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• Items not listed in the Package contents list above are purchased separately and do
not come bundled with your motherboard package.

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PRIME H610M-A WIFI specications summary
Ethernet 1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless &
Bluetooth®
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth®v5.0*
* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s
website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®)
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 1 USB 2.0 port
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Denition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- 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
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x VGA port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel®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
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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Internal I/O
Connectors
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®)
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 1 USB 2.0 port
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
2 x Aura RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM Port header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
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 Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software
Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
ASUS CPU-Z
MyASUS
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
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PRIME H610M-A WIFI specications summary
Software
Features
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®11, Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 8.5 inch (24.4 cm x 21.6 cm)
• Specications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website
for the latest specications.
• MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues,
optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive
creation. Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ.
• For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your
motherboard, please scan the QR 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 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 denitions 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 QR code below:
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1.2 Motherboard overview
ATX_12V
M.2(WIFI)
PCIEX16(G4)
PCIEX1(G3)
SPEAKER
TPM
128Mb
BIOS
CLRTC
F_PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
RGB_HEADER1
ADD_GEN 2_1
RGB_HEADER2
ADD_GEN 2_3
ADD_GEN 2_2
COM_DEBUG
USB_56 USB_7
U32G1_34
U32G1_C2
AAFP COM
ATX_PWR CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
BATTERY
CHA_FAN1
Super
I/O
24.4cm(9.6in)
DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module)
2280 2260 2242
2280 2260 2242
DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
HDMI
DP
VGA
U32G2_1
USB_E12
21.6cm(8.5in)
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3
SATA6G_4
Intel®
H610
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
3.0 X4 X
PCIE SATA
3.0 X2 X
Audio
Codec
DIGI+
VRM
LGA1700
Ethernet
LAN_USB_E34
65 1 2 411 11
191112 715 131614
18
17
6
5
3
3
4
10
9
8
4
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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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.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card and one PCIe 3.0 x1 network
card, SCSI card and other card that complies 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.
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.
6. M.2 slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
Intel®H610 Chipset
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode)
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
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7. SATA 6Gb/s connectors
The SATA 6Gb/s connectors allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives
and hard disk drives via SATA cables.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®Front Panel connector
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2
Gen 1 Type-C®module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®port
on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®connector provides data
transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®module is purchased separately.
9. 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.
10. USB 2.0 headers
The two 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.
11. Addressable Gen 2 headers
The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect individually
addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB
LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V),
and the addressable headers on this board can handle a combined
maximum of 500 LEDs.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the 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.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V
header on the motherboard.
• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.
• The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.
NC
NC
CC1
VBUS
RX1-
RX1+
GND
TX1-
TX1+
VBUS
VBUS
TX2+
TX2-
GND
RX2+
RX2-
GND
D-
D+
CC2
U32G1_C1
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
USB+5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P2 USB_P2
GND
+5V DC
Data(negative)
Data(positive)
Groud
PIN 1
ADD_GEN 2
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12. Aura RGB headers
The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips.
The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum
power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m.
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.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the
RGB LED strip are connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
• The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.
• The LED strip is purchased separately.
13. Clear CMOS header
The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM
in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system
setup parameters.
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.
14. 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.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
PIN 1
COM
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
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15. 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-denition front panel audio
module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition
audio capability.
16. S/PDIF Out header
The S/PDIF Out header allows you to connect the Sony/Philips Digital Interface
(S/PDIF) Out module.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
17. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
18. 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.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
19. 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 3-1 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).
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
TPM
PIN 1
F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI
T_SPI_MOSI
T_SPI_CLK
GND
TPM_DETECT_L
S_SPI_TPM_CS2#
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
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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• 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.
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4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
5. 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.
6. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
7. 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.
8. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device.
9. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port. This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is
for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 device.
Ethernet port LED indications
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
GREEN 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port
3. 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.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
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.
7 8 9 1211
3 4 5
106 9
1 2
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
ORANGE Linked
BLINKING Data activity
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11. Wi-Fi ports. These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas.
• Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas are securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.
• Ensure that the antennas are at least 20 cm away from all persons.
12. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table 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 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 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 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.
LGA1700
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.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction