Asus Pro Q570M-C User manual

Motherboard
Pro Q570M-C

ii
E17977
First Edition
February 2021
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
Pro Q570M-C specifications summary..................................................................... vi
Connectors with shared bandwidth ......................................................................... ix
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 BIOS setup program.....................................................................................2-1
2.2 BIOS menu screen........................................................................................2-2
2.3 Event Log ......................................................................................................2-3
2.4 Exit menu ......................................................................................................2-4
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
Warranty................................................................................................................... A-6
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... 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 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.
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 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 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 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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Pro Q570M-C specifications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel®Core™ Processors & 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®Q570 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem
*10th Gen Intel®Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133
natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
*11th Gen Intel®processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and
memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
Graphics
2 x DisplayPort 1.4**
1 x HDMITM 2.0***
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Intel®11th & 10th Gen processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of
4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
***Only Intel®11th Gen processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution
of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of
4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Expansion Slots
Intel®11th & 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
- Intel®11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
- Intel®10th Gen processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
Intel®Q570 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x Pro Q570M-C motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x M.2 Key E screw package
Application DVD 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
1 x User manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Pro Q570M-C specifications summary
Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®11th & 10th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
- Only Intel®11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will
be disabled for other CPUs
Intel®Q570 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA
modes) *
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
RAID function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel®Rapid Storage Technology is
available with either 1. Intel®SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and
PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-
attached slots.
To enable Intel®Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be
installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel®Rapid Storage Technology.
*When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_2 port
cannot be used.
Ethernet 1 x Intel®I219-LM 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless &
Bluetooth
M.2 slot only (Key E) (supports CNVi & PCIe interface)*
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel connector (supports USB Type-C®)
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 ALC 897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
*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
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Intel®I219-LM 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
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Internal I/O
Connectors
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Front Panel connector (supports USB Type-C®)
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 Chassis Intrusion header
2 x COM Port headers
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM debug header
1 x Intel®ME jumper
1 x LPT header
1 x Mono-out header(with Amp IC)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x SMBUS header
1 x Speaker header
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features
ASUS EZ DIY
- Box Headers
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- ASUS Self Recovering BIOS
- ASUS Event Log
- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit
- Anti-Moisture
- 24/7 Reliability
- Overcurrent Protection
TPM 2.0 IC onboard
Software
Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)
BIOS 128+64 Mb Flash ROM
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating
System Windows®10 64-bit
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 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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Connectors with shared bandwidth
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_1
SPEAKER
CHASSIS
CLRTC
DIS_ME F_PANEL
COM_DEBUG
USB813USB1112
LPT
U32G1_56
U32_7
AAFP
MONO_OUT
SMBUS
ATX_12V
ATX_PWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
BATTERY
PCIEX16
Super
I/O
DIGI+
VRM
LGA1200
Intel®
Q570
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
2280
2260
2280 2260 2242
2230
2242
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
HDMI_DP1
ASM
1442K
DP2
LAN_USB910
U32G2_34
U32G2_12
128Mb
BIOS
64Mb
BIOS
TPM
SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5
COM1COM2
Ethernet
Audio
Codec
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
3.0 X4 V PCH-attached
PCIE SATA IRST
4.0 X4 X CPU-attached
M.2(WIFI)
A
A
Configuration 1 2
AM.2_2 x4 SATA
SATA6G_2 V -
• M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2.
• When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot
be used.

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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.
• 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
1
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_1
SPEAKER
CHASSIS
CLRTC
DIS_ME F_PANEL
COM_DEBUG
USB813USB1112
LPT
U32G1_56
U32_7
AAFP
MONO_OUT
SMBUS
ATX_12V
ATX_PWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
BATTERY
PCIEX16
Super
I/O
DIGI+
VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
24.4cm(9.6in)
LGA1200
Intel®
Q570
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
2280
2260
2280 2260 2242
2230
2242
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
HDMI_DP1
ASM
1442K
DP2
LAN_USB910
U32G2_34
U32G2_12
128Mb
BIOS
TPM
64Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5
COM1COM2
Ethernet
Audio
Codec
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
3.0 X4 V PCH-attached
PCIE SATA IRST
4.0 X4 X CPU-attached
M.2(WIFI)
65 1 24
22211171017 41316 15 14
5
9
8
18
6
12
7
3
4
20
19
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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with an Intel®Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel®Core™
Processors & 10th 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 one PCIe 4.0 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 350W.
• 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 slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
- Only Intel®11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled
for other CPUs.
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes.
• M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When a device in SATA mode is
installed on the M.2_2 slot, 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 connector
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for a USB 3.2
Gen 1 port. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
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
four 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. Chassis intrusion header
This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
header. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this
header when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then
generated as a chassis intrusion event.
12. 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.
USB3+5V
IntA_P5_SSRX-
IntA_P5_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P5_SSTX-
IntA_P5_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P5_D-
IntA_P5_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P6_SSRX-
IntA_P6_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P6_SSTX-
IntA_P6_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P6_D-
IntA_P6_D+
USB+5V USB_P11- USB_P11+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
PIN 1
+5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND
CHASSIS
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
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13. COM Port headers
These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module
cables to these headers, then install the modules to slot openings at the back
of the system chassis.
14. COM Debug header
This header allows connection to a COM Debug card.
The COM Debug Card is purchased separately.
15. Intel®ME jumper
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel®ME function. Set
this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel®ME function and to
pins 2-3 to disable it.
Disable the Intel®ME function before updating it.
16. 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].
17. LPT header
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as
a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port
interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.
18. M.2 slot (Key E)
This slot allows you to install an M.2 (WIFI) module.
The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
PIN 1
COM
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
PIN 1
GND GND O_COM1_TXD1
SOUTC_P80
+3V
COM_DEBUG
2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Disable ME
DIS_ME
1
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
O_LPT_XSTB#_R
O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R
O_LPT_BUSY_R
O_LPT_PE_R
O_LPT_SLCT_R
O_LPT_XAFD#_R O_LPT_ERROR#_R O_LPT_XINIT#_R O_LPT_XSLIN#_R GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
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19. 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.
20. System Management Bus header
The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to
connect a SMBus device. This connector is generally used for
communication with the system and power management-related
tasks.
21. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
22. 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 flashes
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.
R_OUT-
R_OUT+
PIN 1
MONO-OUT
PIN 1
SMBUS
SMBUS_DATA
GND
SMBUS_CLK
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
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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Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
Ethernet port
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
1 2
7 9 10
3 4 5 6
8
1. PS/2 Mouse (green) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 (purple) port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
8. 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.
9. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port are for USB 2.0 devices.
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10. 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 configuration
A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1-channel
audio output.
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* /
Headphone
Pink (Front panel) — — — Mic In* / Side
Speaker Out
* Multi-streaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. If
multi-streaming is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and Pink (front panel) jack
will support Side Speaker Out.
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200
designed for 11th Gen Intel®Core™ Processors & 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.
• The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to
prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
Installing the CPU
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
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1.4 System memory
This motherboard comes with four 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 & DIMM_A2*
Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2*
• 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.
• A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
• 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.
• Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists), and memory
frequency support depends on the CPU types.
DIMM_A2*
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2*
DIMM_B1
Recommended memory configurations
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2*DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B2*
DIMM_A2*
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2*
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To remove a DIMM
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