Asus PRIME H770-PLUS D4 User manual

Motherboard
PRIME H770-PLUS D4

ii
E20703
First Edition
September 2022
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary...................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... 1-9
1.4 System memory.......................................................................................... 1-11
1.5 M.2 installation............................................................................................1-13
Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
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
2.5 RAID configurations..................................................................................... 2-5
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
Warranty................................................................................................................... A-6
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-8
Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-8

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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 become wet.
• 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.
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 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 and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
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 H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ Processors & 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®H770 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 5066(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/
4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4000(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/
3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC,
Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to
www.asus.com for memory support list.
Graphics
1 x DisplayPort**
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 5.0 x16 slot
Intel®H770 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site
(https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
(continued on the next page)
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x PRIME H770-PLUS D4 motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
2 x Screw Packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation 1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Storage
Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel®13th &12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel®H770 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4
mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA
modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID
0/1/5/10.
Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
Wireless & Bluetooth®Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 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/192kHz 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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI®port
1 x Vertical M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
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PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
2 x Aura RGB headers
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 SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) 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
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
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PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 2+
- Power Saving
AI Suite 3
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
BIOS 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows®11, Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the
latest specications.

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PRIME H770-PLUS D4
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 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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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen Intel®Core™
Processors & 12th Gen Intel®Core™, 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 three PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network
cards, SCSI cards or other cards that comply with the PCI Express specication.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard overview
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
1st
DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1700
CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
AIO_PUMP
COM_DEBUG
M.2_3(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PANEL
TPM
SPDIF_OUT
COM
ATX_12V
ATX_PWR
U32G1_E34 U32G1_E12
Intel®
H770
Ethernet
BATTERY
HDMI
DP
M.2(WIFI)
Super
I/O
2260 22802242
PCIE SATA IRST
4.0 X4 X V
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
4.0 X4 X V
PCIE SATA IRST
4.0 X4 V V
2260228022110
Audio
Codec 2242 2280
22602242
PCIEX1(G3)_2
PCIEX1(G3)_1
PCIEX16(G4)_1
PCIEX16(G4)_2
USB_56 USB_11
CHA_FAN3
CHA_FAN2
U32G2_C1
U32G1_9
U2_1213
U32G1_78
LAN_U32G2_34
30.5cm(12in)
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
SATA6G_1SATA6G_2
TB_HEADER
ADD_GEN 2_3
RGB_HEADER2
ADD_GEN 2_2
ADD_GEN 2_1
RGB HEADER1
AAFP
DIGI+
VRM
CLRTC
24.4cm(9.6in)
AUDIO
PCIEX16(G5)
64Mb
BIOS
128Mb
BIOS
8
7
6
16
5
10
11
18 1012 111314
3
5 214 6 4
177491517
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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PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU)
Slot Description Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs)
Situation 1 Situation 2
PCIEX16(G5) 1 (x16)* 2 (x8+x8)**
* Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card.
** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card.
• Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported
when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed.
• For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/.
• The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately.
• Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
Header Max.
Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control
CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
CHA_FAN3 1A 12W Q-Fan Controlled -
AIO_PUMP 1A 12W Full-Speed -
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.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
6. M.2 slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel®H770 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
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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 SATA cables.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers allow you to connect USB 3.2 Gen 1
modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
headers provide 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.
10. 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 headers support 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.
11. Aura RGB headers
The Aura RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips.
The Aura 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.
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_P5- USB_P5+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
PIN 1
PIN 1
USBE5
+5V DC
Data(negative)
Data(positive) Groud
ADD_GEN 2
+5V
Data
Ground
PIN 1
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• 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
COM
PIN 1
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
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
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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.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
17. System Panel header
This header supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System Power LED header (PLED)
The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow 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.
• System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER)
The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWRSW)
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.
• Chassis intrusion header (CHASSIS)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted intrusion detection
sensor or switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal
to the header when a chassis component is removed or replaced, the signal is then
generated as a chassis intrusion event.
18. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header
The Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header allows you to connect an
add-on card that supports Intel®’s Thunderbolt™ Technology or
USB4®function.
• The add-on card is purchased separately.
• Please visit the ofcial website of your purchased
add-on card for more details on compatibility.
The add-on card can only be used when installed to the
PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot. Ensure to install your add-on card to
the PCIEX16(G4)_2 slot.
TPM
PIN 1
VCCSPI
S_PLTRST#
F2_SPI_CS1#_R
+3V_SPI
F_SPI_CS0#_R
T_SPI_MISO
F_SPI_HOLD#_R
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
S_SPI_TPM_CS2#
TPM_DETECT_L
GND
T_SPI_CLK
T_SPI_MOSI
PIN 1
FORCE_PWR
CIO_PLUG_EVENT
SLP_S3# SLP_S5#
GND
RTD3_SW
I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN NC PERST_N WAKE#
TB_HEADER
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
91110
31 4 5
7
6 2 8
2
1. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect
to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
3. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table one the next page for the
Ethernet port LED indications.
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection
ORANGE 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps /
10 Mbps connection
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked
BLINKING Data activity
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED LED
Ethernet port
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. 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.
7. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus 3.2
(USB 3.2) port is for USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®devices.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). These Universal Serial Bus
3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
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10. 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.
11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table below 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 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™ Processors &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.
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