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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-C 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 1-10 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 1.9 Installing an operating system ...2-14 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-16 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-28 2.8 Boot menu 2-31 2.9 Tool menu 2-36 2.10 Exit menu 2-37 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-C 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 1-10 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-21 1.9 Installing an operating system ...2-14 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-16 2.6 Advanced menu 2-20 2.7 Monitor menu 2-28 2.8 Boot menu 2-31 2.9 Tool menu 2-36 2.10 Exit menu 2-37 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not ...try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area...
...Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Do not place the product in your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not ...try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area...
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... 60Hz Supports Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. resolution up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-C D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of DDR3 1600...limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) vi Integrated Graphics Processor - H110M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Audio Storage LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
... 60Hz Supports Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. resolution up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-C D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of DDR3 1600...limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) vi Integrated Graphics Processor - H110M-C D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Audio Storage LGA1151 socket for Intel® CPU support list.
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...-one control between your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - Electrostatic discharge protection Superb performance: UEFI BIOS: - Surge-protected networking - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H110M-C D3 specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN Controller 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board...
...-one control between your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - Electrostatic discharge protection Superb performance: UEFI BIOS: - Surge-protected networking - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H110M-C D3 specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN Controller 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board...
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... 1 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 installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H110M-C D3 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components...
... 1 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 installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H110M-C D3 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-C D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 18.2cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V 24 CPU_FAN COM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI-D VGA 1-2 LGA1151 1 USB5~8 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN LANGuard AUDIO RTL 8111H Super I/O BATTERY PCIEX16 H110M-C D3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H110 5 USB3_12 6 ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCI1 7 128Mb SPEAKER F_PANEL CHASSIS LPT BIOS USB910 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 8 TPM 14 13 12 11 10 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-C D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 18.2cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V 24 CPU_FAN COM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI-D VGA 1-2 LGA1151 1 USB5~8 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN LANGuard AUDIO RTL 8111H Super I/O BATTERY PCIEX16 H110M-C D3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H110 5 USB3_12 6 ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCI1 7 128Mb SPEAKER F_PANEL CHASSIS LPT BIOS USB910 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 8 TPM 14 13 12 11 10 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-C D3 1-3 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-11 1-19 1-17 1-18 1-16 1-15 1-12 1-20 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-C D3 1-3 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-17 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-11 1-19 1-17 1-18 1-16 1-15 1-12 1-20 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with...
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... that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on...cover 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 only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
... that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on...cover 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 only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket ...
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Recommended memory configurations ASUS H110M-C D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended memory configurations ASUS H110M-C D3 1-7 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
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... or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system...
... or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system...
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...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H110M-C D3 CLRTC PIN 1 H110M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. PCIEx1_2 - - - HD Audio ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. PCI 1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - ASUS H110M-C D3 1-11 shared - - - - - -
IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H110M-C D3 CLRTC PIN 1 H110M-C D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. enter data. PCIEx1_2 - - - HD Audio ...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. PCI 1 shared - - - - - - - Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - ASUS H110M-C D3 1-11 shared - - - - - -
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...The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground... GND 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 H110M-C D3 LPT PIN 1 H110M-C D3 Parallel Port connector ASUS H110M-C D3 1-15 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices...
...The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-C D3 H110M-C D3 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground... GND 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 H110M-C D3 LPT PIN 1 H110M-C D3 Parallel Port connector ASUS H110M-C D3 1-15 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices...
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...connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. H110M-C D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H110M-C D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 4. Connect the USB module cable... purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
...connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. H110M-C D3 USB3_12 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H110M-C D3 USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 4. Connect the USB module cable... purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H110M-C D3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 H110M-C D3 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the item to this connector. Front panel audio connector ... audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97].
... GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H110M-C D3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 H110M-C D3 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the item to this connector. Front panel audio connector ... audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97].
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... platform. 3. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. It is a guide on the chipset specification, the 100 series...device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) ...
... platform. 3. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 1.9 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. It is a guide on the chipset specification, the 100 series...device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) ...
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... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H110M-C D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows... you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
... connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H110M-C D3 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows... you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the...
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... BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H110M-C D3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The... system requires you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H110M-C D3 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. The... system requires you to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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...section 1.6 Headers and Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. We recommend... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to erase the RTC RAM. Press the reset button on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing ...
...section 1.6 Headers and Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. We recommend... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to erase the RTC RAM. Press the reset button on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing ...