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Motherboard PRIME A320M-K
Motherboard PRIME A320M-K
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...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you . No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-K 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-K 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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Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your power supply 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 may be exposed to moisture. • Place the ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your power supply 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 may be exposed to moisture. • Place the ...
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These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means...
These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means...
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...™ processors Supports CPU up to 8 cores* * Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported vary by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package...
...™ processors Supports CPU up to 8 cores* * Due to CPU limitation, CPU cores supported vary by processor. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package...
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...- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ( 2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the next page) vii Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution...greater durability! - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - PRIME A320M-K specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features AMD ...
...- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ( 2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the next page) vii Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution...greater durability! - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Component-free areas to minimize damage risk Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Quiet Thermal Design: - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - PRIME A320M-K specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features AMD ...
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viii PRIME A320M-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI ... out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
viii PRIME A320M-K specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI ... out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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...towards the rear of the chassis HDMI ATX12V USB3_56 1 USB12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO LANGuard BATTERY 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16 16 Realtek 8111H Super PRIME A320M-K I/O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 15 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A320 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before...
...towards the rear of the chassis HDMI ATX12V USB3_56 1 USB12 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO LANGuard BATTERY 128Mb BIOS PCIEX16 16 Realtek 8111H Super PRIME A320M-K I/O PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 15 ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A320 SPDIF_OUT COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12...that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before...
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... 16 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed to System memory. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend...
... 16 GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed to System memory. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Insufficient air flow inside the system may not boot up . • We recommend...
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... to a slot opening at the back of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to the USB connectors. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you can enjoy all...
... to a slot opening at the back of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to the USB connectors. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you can enjoy all...
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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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared - - - - HD audio controller - - - - - IRQ assignments for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that complies with the PCI Express specifications. SATA controller - - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - shared - shared - - Connect one PCI ...
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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared - - - - HD audio controller - - - - - IRQ assignments for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that complies with the PCI Express specifications. SATA controller - - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - shared - shared - - Connect one PCI ...
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AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared - - - - HD audio controller - - - shared - - ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-5 shared - APU USB3.1 Gen 1 XHCI controller - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - M.2 shared - - - - SATA controller - Realtek LAN controller - - F G H - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared - - - shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two ...
AMD Promonotry Chip XHCI controller shared - - - - HD audio controller - - - shared - - ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-5 shared - APU USB3.1 Gen 1 XHCI controller - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 shared - - - - M.2 shared - - - - SATA controller - Realtek LAN controller - - F G H - PCIEx1_2 - - - shared - - - shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two ...
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 10 9 3 8 1. USB 2.0 ports. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link ...
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 67 10 9 3 8 1. USB 2.0 ports. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are for faster and better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link ...
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... Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 9. HDMI port. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-7 Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
... Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 9. HDMI port. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-7 Line Out port (lime). Refer to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
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Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the ...
Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the ...
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...version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configuration ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-9 The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 •...For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 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.
...version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configuration ASUS PRIME A320M-K 1-9 The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 •...For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 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.
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Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... screens shown in the removable device into PRA320MK.CAP. BIOS information 2 • Scan the QR code to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to turn the system off then back on. Press the...program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 2-1 See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you always shut down the system properly from a ...
... screens shown in the removable device into PRA320MK.CAP. BIOS information 2 • Scan the QR code to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you failed to turn the system off then back on. Press the...program Use the BIOS Setup program to erase the RTC RAM. Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS PRIME A320M-K 2-1 See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you always shut down the system properly from a ...
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The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. 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 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...
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language of the selected mode. 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 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...
