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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0 specifications summary .................................................. vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................1-7
System memory........................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 BIOS information
BIOS setup program ................................................................................................2-1
EZ Mode ....................................................................................................................2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................................2-3
Exit menu ..................................................................................................................2-4
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5
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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 qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
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.
• Chapter2:BIOSinformation
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0 specifications summary
CPU LGA1151 socket for 8th Generation Intel® CoreTM, i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® H310 Chipset
Memory 2 x DIMMs, maximum. 32GB DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz, Non-ECC, un-
buffered memory modules
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel®
8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Graphics Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports
- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x
1600@60Hz
- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
Storage Intel® H310 Chipset
- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA* & PCIE x 4 mode)
* When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth
with the SATA6G_2 port.
LAN Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0 motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
2 x M.2 Screw package
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0 specifications summary
USB Intel® H310 Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1(up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at
back panel)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
audio output.
ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X Protection III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortied PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and
static-electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power
design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 5 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 20Gb/s data transfer speeds
UEFI BIOS
- The most advanced options with a fast response time
ASUS EPU
- EPU
Easy PC DIY
Safe motherboard mounting
- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS File Transfer
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring a friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0 specifications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Back Panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1(up to 5Gbps) ports
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal I/O
connectors
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1(up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB 3.1
Gen1(up to 5Gbps) ports
1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA
mode & PCIE x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 with E key, type 2230 for Wi-Fi/BT devices support PCIE/
USB mode
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for 4-pin PWM & DC mode
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x COM header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x 14-1 pin TPM header
1 x S/PDIF out connector
BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3
My Favorites, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Support Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Form factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm)
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Motherboard overview
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
PRIME H310I-PLUS R2.0
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
EATXPWR
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
M.2_(SOCKET3)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
F_PANEL
SPEAKER
SATA6G_1
SATA6G_2
SATA6G_4SATA6G_3
CHASSIS
CLRTC
SPDIF_OUT
2280
DIGI
+VRM
USB78
HDMI
AUDIO
Super
I/O
ATX12V
LAN_U31G1_34
KBMS_USB56
BATTERY
128Mb
BIOS
LGA1151
U31G1_12
Intel®
H310
Realtek®
8111H
Realtek®
ALC887
PCIEX16
DVI
VGA
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
TPMCOM
M.2(WIFI)
8
1
7
6
2
5
9
111213
14
16
15
17
8
321 4
AAFP
18
10
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
CorrectlyorienttheATXpowersupplyplugsintotheseconnectorsandpushdown
rmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovides
aminimumpowerof350W.ThisPSUtypehas24-pinand4-pinpowerplugs.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
•
Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,
refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.
asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-usfor
details.
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket
InstallIntel®LGA1151CPUintothissurfacemountLGA1151socket,whichis
designedfor8thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/i5/i3,Pentium®,andCeleron®
processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
DDR4 DIMM slots
Install2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothese
DIMMsockets.
Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside
thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot
placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfan
ofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector (20-1pin U31G1_12)
ConnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.1
Gen1frontorrearpanelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.1Gen1
specicationsandprovidesfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster
chargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
Intel® H310 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA
6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
M.2 socket 3
ThissocketallowsyoutoinstallanM.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.
M.2(SOCKET3)
• ThisM.2socketsupportsMKeyand2260/2280storage
devices.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,
SATA_2portcannotbeused.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress
3.0/2.0x16graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
ConnecttheS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisconnector,
theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthe
systemchassis.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata
ofthesystemsetupinformationsuchasdate,time,and
systempasswords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthe
twopins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocess
andenterBIOSsetuptore-enterdata.
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
M.2 Wi-Fi Slot (E-key, type 2230)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaM.2Wi-Fimodule(E-key,type2230)
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
PIN 1
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
HDAudioaudiostandard.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodule
cabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,
settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HDAudio].Bydefault,this
connectorissetto[HDAudio].
Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
Thisheaderisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitchConnect
oneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothisheader.Thechassis
intrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisheaderwhenachassis
componentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasachassis
intrusionevent.
Bydefault,thepinlabeled“ChassisSignal”and“Ground”areshortedwithajumper
cap.Removethejumpercapsonlywhenyouintendtousethechassisintrusion
detectionfeature.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcan
securelystorekeys,digitalcerticates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalso
helpsenhancenetworksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatform
integrity.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoa
slotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78)
ConnectaUSBmodulecabletoanyoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemodule
toaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomply
withUSB2.0specicationsandsupportsupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
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4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audiosources.
5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,
5.1and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeaker
Out.
6. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or
7.1-channelconguration.
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange
(Blinking)
Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
Orange
(Blinkingthen
steady)
Readytowake
upfromS5mode
1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port.ThisportconnectstoaPS/2mouseorPS/2
keyboard.
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
Rear panel connectors
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7
4 5
6
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7. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)ports
areforUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• USB3.1Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®300serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.1Gen1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.Somelegacy
USBdevicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
8.DVI-D port.ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.
DVI-DcannotbeconvertedtooutputfromRGBSignaltoCRTandisnotcompatiblewith
DVI-I.
9. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotected
content.
10. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0devices.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue(Rearpanel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupporta7.1-channelaudio
output.
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socket
designedforthe8thGenerationIntel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,
Pentium®andCeleron®processors.
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA1151socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
Installing the CPU
1
4
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstallthe
heatsinkandfanifnecessary.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
5
4
4
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System memory
Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3module.
DONOTinstallaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• AlwaysinstallDIMMswiththesameCASlatency.Foroptimalcompatibility,we
recommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatecode(D/C)
fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththeretailertogetthecorrectmemorymodules.
• DDR42666MHzandhighermemorymoduleswillrunatmax.2666MHzonIntel®8th
Gen.6-coreorhigherprocessors.
• Memorymoduleswithmemoryfrequencyhigherthan2133MHzanditscorresponding
timingortheloadedX.M.P.ProleisnottheJEDECmemorystandard.Thestability
andcompatibilityofthesememorymodulesdependontheCPU’scapabilitiesand
otherinstalleddevices.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList)
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1*
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
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Installing a DIMM
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To remove a DIMM
B
A
B
A
A
Recommended memory configuration
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
DIMM_A1*
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BIOS information
2
BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>
or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you failed to
enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.
• Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide.
• Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the
BIOS le in the removable device into PH310MCR.CAP.
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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the
display language, system performance mode, fan prole and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup
Mode item under the Boot menu.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
Saves the changes
and resets the
system
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA
information
Displays the system properties
of the selected mode. Click
<Enter> to switch EZ System
Tuning modes
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Shows the
bootable
devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed.
Click the button to manually
tune the fans Search on FAQs
Searches by BIOS item name,
enter the item name to find
the related item listing
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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.
Configuration
fields
Menu bar
General help
Sub-menu items
Menu items
Scroll bar
Last modified
settings
Language Search
Q-Fan control
Goes back to
EZ Mode
Displays the CPU
temperature, CPU and
memory voltage output
MyFavorite
Searches
FAQ
Hot Keys
Pop-up window
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available USB devices.
Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile
device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.
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Appendix
Notices
FCC Compliance Information
Responsible Party: Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Google™ License Terms
Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this le
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specic language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.
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Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse nns på: www.asus.com/support
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
www.asus.com/support
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan ndes på:
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen nnes på:
www.asus.com/support
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site http://www.asus.com/de
Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv
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