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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 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 A320M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 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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... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If possible, disconnect ...
... guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before...electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv If possible, disconnect ...
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...non-ECC un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ...-D ports - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). PRIME A320M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen...
...non-ECC un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-A motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ...-D ports - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). PRIME A320M-A specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen...
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... BIOS 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME A320M-A specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution AMD A320 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ ...When a SATA / PCIe mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design -
... BIOS 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - PRIME A320M-A specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution AMD A320 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support AMD Ryzen™ ...When a SATA / PCIe mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design -
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... Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 12 KBMS 3 4 2 5 24cm(9.45in) DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI VGA EATX12V...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-1
... Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component, ensure that the ATX... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 12 KBMS 3 4 2 5 24cm(9.45in) DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DVI VGA EATX12V...as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-1
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...CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. These are designed to Central Processing Unit (CPU). asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you are uncertain about the minimum ...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with an AMD AM4 socket designed for more details. AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
...CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. These are designed to Central Processing Unit (CPU). asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you are uncertain about the minimum ...to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with an AMD AM4 socket designed for more details. AMD AM4 CPU socket This motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
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...allows you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Never connect a 1394 cable to short the two pins. 3. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-3 Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several ...backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can enjoy all the benefits of ...
...allows you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Never connect a 1394 cable to short the two pins. 3. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-3 Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several ...backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can enjoy all the benefits of ...
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... high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with the PCI ...Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector...
... high-definition front panel audio module to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that complies with the PCI ...Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. ASUS PRIME A320M-A 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one...
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... modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory... Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is...
... modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory... Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is...
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... the BIOS file in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-A Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your...or , POST continues with its parameters. Press to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on . See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the removable device into PRA320MA.CAP. Select the Load Optimized ...
... the BIOS file in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-A Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your...or , POST continues with its parameters. Press to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for information on . See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the removable device into PRA320MA.CAP. Select the Load Optimized ...
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... depending on the devices you to the system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to...
... depending on the devices you to the system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to...
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... well as the packaging materials. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to enable proper reuse ...the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. A-3 ASUS PRIME A320M-A We believe in providing solutions for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Google™ License ...
... well as the packaging materials. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to enable proper reuse ...the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. A-3 ASUS PRIME A320M-A We believe in providing solutions for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Google™ License ...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... : Date : Jul. 5, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-6 Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-A Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... : Date : Jul. 5, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-6 Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-A Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.