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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-C 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-20...2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-19 2.7 Monitor menu 2-27 2.8 Boot menu 2-30 2.9 Tool menu 2-35 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 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-19 1.9 Installing an operating system 1-20...2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-19 2.7 Monitor menu 2-27 2.8 Boot menu 2-30 2.9 Tool menu 2-35 2.10 Exit menu 2-37 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. ...the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the ...
...the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. ...the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the ...
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... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920... RGB ports - Supports RGB with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® H110 Express Chipset - 4 x Serial...
... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920... RGB ports - Supports RGB with max. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List). Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® H110 Express Chipset - 4 x Serial...
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... - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - All-in real time Mobo Connect - H110M-C specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X more durable - Surge-protected networking - Most advanced options with smart devices in -one ... x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the next page) vii Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Fan Xpert - Monitor your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Q-DIMM -
... - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink One Stop Control AI Suite 3 Push Notice - All-in real time Mobo Connect - H110M-C specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X more durable - Surge-protected networking - Most advanced options with smart devices in -one ... x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the next page) vii Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Fan Xpert - Monitor your PC status with fast response time EZ PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS Q-DIMM -
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...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS H110M-C 1-1 Product introduction 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 ...image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the...
...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS H110M-C 1-1 Product introduction 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 ...image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-C 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 18.2cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V 24 CPU_FAN COM2 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI VGA 1-2 LGA1151 1 USB5~8 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN LANGuard AUDIO RTL 8111H Super I/O COM1 BATTERY PCIEX16 H110M-C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 5 USB3_12 Intel® H110 6 ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCI1 7 128Mb SPEAKER F_PANEL CHASSIS LPT USB910 BIOS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 8 TPM 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-C 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 18.2cm(7.2in) KBMS ATX12V 24 CPU_FAN COM2 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) DVI VGA 1-2 LGA1151 1 USB5~8 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN LANGuard AUDIO RTL 8111H Super I/O COM1 BATTERY PCIEX16 H110M-C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 5 USB3_12 Intel® H110 6 ALC 887 AAFP CLRTC PCI1 7 128Mb SPEAKER F_PANEL CHASSIS LPT USB910 BIOS SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 8 TPM 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...14-1 pin TPM) 14. ASUS H110M-C 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page 1-15 1-13 1-3 1-6 1-14 1-10 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-14 1-13 1-11 1-18 1-16 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount... RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. H110M-C H110M-C CPU socket LGA1151 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910) 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin ...
...14-1 pin TPM) 14. ASUS H110M-C 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Page 1-15 1-13 1-3 1-6 1-14 1-10 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-14 1-13 1-11 1-18 1-16 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount... RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. H110M-C H110M-C CPU socket LGA1151 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB910) 11. System panel connector (10-1 pin ...
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...• Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 PnP cap... 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 ...
...• Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 PnP cap... 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 ...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H110M-C Channel B DIMM_B1 H110M-C 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H110M-C Channel B DIMM_B1 H110M-C 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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...lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. ASUS H110M-C 1-7 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Recommended memory configurations • You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC...that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the OS can refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. - For more on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: -...
...lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. ASUS H110M-C 1-7 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Recommended memory configurations • You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC...that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the OS can refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. - For more on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the following: -...
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...cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. ASUS H110M-C 1-9 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This...
...cards complying with the screw you intend to the card. 3. ASUS H110M-C 1-9 Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to... a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This...
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... and turn ON the computer. 4. Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H110M-C CLRTC PIN 1 H110M-C Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1. PCI 1 - - The onboard button cell battery powers... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - -
... and turn ON the computer. 4. Realtek 8111H LAN Controller - - - SATA Controller shared - - - - - - - Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H110M-C CLRTC PIN 1 H110M-C Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. XHCI Controller shared - - - - - - - 1.6 Headers and Jumpers 1. PCI 1 - - The onboard button cell battery powers... reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to short the two pins. 3. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - -
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...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. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-C H110M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to ...GND GND GND GND 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 LPT PIN 1 H110M-C Parallel port connector ASUS H110M-C 1-13 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ...
...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. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H110M-C H110M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to ...GND GND GND GND 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 LPT PIN 1 H110M-C Parallel port connector ASUS H110M-C 1-13 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ...
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... 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC H110M-C USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-C USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ... connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. H110M-C 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 USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately....
... 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC H110M-C USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-C USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ... connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports. H110M-C 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 USB3.0 front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately....
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type ...AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H110M-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H110M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type ...AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H110M-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H110M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. If you...
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... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS H110M-C 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit) Operating Systems (OS). ASUS H110M-C 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
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...to enter the boot screen. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This section is recommended to be preloaded in this chapter are for detailed information. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) • The USB... Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 4. 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.
...to enter the boot screen. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction This section is recommended to be preloaded in this chapter are for detailed information. Requirement: • 1 x ASUS support DVD • 1 x Windows® 7 installation source • 1 x SATA ODD • 1 x USB device (ODD or storage) • The USB... Self Test) to your 100 series platform. 4. 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.
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..., 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select...the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H110M-C 2-1 With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
..., 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select...the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H110M-C 2-1 With this utility, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
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... system while updating the 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to... 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. ASUS H110M-C 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS ...
... system while updating the 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to... 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. ASUS H110M-C 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS ...