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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-A D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating ...2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-16 2.8 Boot menu 2-17 2.9 Tool menu 2-17 2.10 Exit menu 2-17 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-A D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating ...2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-16 2.8 Boot menu 2-17 2.9 Tool menu 2-17 2.10 Exit menu 2-17 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. •..., and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
... using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. •..., and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical ...
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H110M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots ...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode...continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-A D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 ...
H110M-A D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots ...ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode...continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-A D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 ...
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... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated...
... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as indicated in the correct orientation. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-A D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 24 5 18.55cm(7.3in) DVI VGA KBMS ATX12V RTD 2168 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.62cm(8.9in) 1-2 HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_34 1 USB78 LANGuard LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN BATTERY AUDIO Realtek 8111H COM PCIEX16 H110M-A D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® H110 PANEL 6 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 128Mb BIOS CLRTC SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB910 USB3_12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 12 11 10 98 7 Chapter...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-A D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 24 5 18.55cm(7.3in) DVI VGA KBMS ATX12V RTD 2168 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, ...240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.62cm(8.9in) 1-2 HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_34 1 USB78 LANGuard LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN BATTERY AUDIO Realtek 8111H COM PCIEX16 H110M-A D3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® H110 PANEL 6 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 128Mb BIOS CLRTC SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB910 USB3_12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 12 11 10 98 7 Chapter...
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-A D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,...) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-19 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-11 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. USB 2.0 connectors...
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-A D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,...) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-19 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-11 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. USB 2.0 connectors...
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...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 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 motherboard..., ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket ...
...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 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 motherboard..., ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket ...
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...the total size of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. You can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the ...the recommended memory population below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory ...
...the total size of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. You can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the ...the recommended memory population below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory ...
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... drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-9 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
... drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-9 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and...1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any...
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... PCI Express x1 slots that support network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - IRQ assignments for this...
... PCI Express x1 slots that support network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - IRQ assignments for this...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-A D3 USB910 PIN 1 H110M-A D3 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-15 2.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-A D3 USB910 PIN 1 H110M-A D3 USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H110M-A D3 1-15 2.
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...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set.../O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H110M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT H110M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP ...
...want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set.../O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H110M-A D3 SPDIF_OUT H110M-A D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP ...
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ASUS H110M-A D3 1-19 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V 8. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan...
ASUS H110M-A D3 1-19 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN... PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V 8. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-A D3 H110M-A D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan...
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ASUS H110M-A D3 1-21 The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run...is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place...
ASUS H110M-A D3 1-21 The following screen is enabled in the root folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Refer to avail all motherboard features. To run...is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place...
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...ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the ...BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H110M-A D3...
...ISP (Internet Service Provider). Click to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the ...BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H110M-A D3...
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... while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H110M-A D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to update the... Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive ...
... while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H110M-A D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to update the... Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive ...
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...to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in this option ...Press ++ simultaneously. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Do this section are for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try...
...to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you in this option ...Press ++ simultaneously. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Do this section are for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try...
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... the BIOS setup program can be changed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU Fan's speed... switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H110M-A D3 2-7
... the BIOS setup program can be changed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU Fan's speed... switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H110M-A D3 2-7
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MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started
MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started