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... Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in it, may obtain it for...
... Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in it, may obtain it for...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320I-K 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 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320I-K 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 iii
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... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard...
... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard...
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.... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you must press two or more information Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are...
.... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you must press two or more information Refer to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are...
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... Graphics Processors: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LANGuard (continued on the next page) vi resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320I-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Bracket for AMD CPU support list. PRIME A320I-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen...
... Graphics Processors: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller ASUS LANGuard (continued on the next page) vi resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320I-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Bracket for AMD CPU support list. PRIME A320I-K specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen...
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...; X4 Processors: - 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode) AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors: - 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode) AMD A320 chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) support RAID 0, 1, 10 AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with solid soldering - ASUS AI Suite 3 (continued on the next page) vii Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module...
...; X4 Processors: - 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode) AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors: - 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode) AMD A320 chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) support RAID 0, 1, 10 AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with solid soldering - ASUS AI Suite 3 (continued on the next page) vii Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module...
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..., Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - PRIME A320I-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode -
..., Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Mini ITX form factor: 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - PRIME A320I-K specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode -
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... touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-1 Product introduction Motherboard overview...
... touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-1 Product introduction Motherboard overview...
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... ground pin of 300 W. These are purchased separately. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to the fan connectors. Failure to install additional devices. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4 Processors.
... ground pin of 300 W. These are purchased separately. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to the fan connectors. Failure to install additional devices. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4 Processors.
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..., time, and system passwords. AMD A320 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to short the two pins. 3. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of up to the specifications summary table for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-3 With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module...
..., time, and system passwords. AMD A320 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) These connectors connect to short the two pins. 3. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of up to the specifications summary table for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-3 With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module...
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect one PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 graphic card that complies with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to 480Mbps connection speed. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is set the item to [AC97]. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Connect one PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 graphic card that complies with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to 480Mbps connection speed. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This connector is set the item to [AC97]. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening...
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...ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-5 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 9 8 7 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for DisplayPort-compatiable devices. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port...
...ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-5 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 9 8 7 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for DisplayPort-compatiable devices. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port...
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HDMI port. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. 9. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen...
HDMI port. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. 9. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen...
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... socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-7 Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4 Processors...
... socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS PRIME A320I-K 1-7 Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4 Processors...
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... illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* 2 A To remove a DIMM A B A B 1-8 Chapter...
... illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* 2 A To remove a DIMM A B A B 1-8 Chapter...
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... system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. BIOS information 2 • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button...
... system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. BIOS information 2 • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button...
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... listing Turns the RGB LED lighting on or off Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes and resets the system Search on FAQ Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan...
... listing Turns the RGB LED lighting on or off Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes and resets the system Search on FAQ Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan...
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... example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Scroll bar Hot keys Search on FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME A320I-K 2-3 MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Popup window Last modified settings Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or...
... example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Scroll bar Hot keys Search on FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME A320I-K 2-3 MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Popup window Last modified settings Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or...
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... USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Save Changes & Reset Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option from one of the parameters on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect...
... USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. Save Changes & Reset Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option from one of the parameters on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect...
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.... Regional notice for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. All Rights Reserved. REACH Complying with the License. This symbol of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in compliance with...
.... Regional notice for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. All Rights Reserved. REACH Complying with the License. This symbol of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in compliance with...