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... by any problems 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. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Legal...
... by any problems 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. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Legal...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H310M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-10 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 H310M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-10 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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... the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply 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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
... the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply 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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets...
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... www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi PRIME H310M-A specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots CPU Graphics Storage LAN Intel® H310 Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max...
... www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots LGA1151 socket for Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi PRIME H310M-A specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots CPU Graphics Storage LAN Intel® H310 Chipset 2 x DIMMs, max...
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... fidelity - ASUS AI Charger - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, blue, Type A) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* Gaming Audio: - Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Choose the chassis with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - ASUS SafeSlot Core - electricity discharges - The latest transfer technology with up...
... fidelity - ASUS AI Charger - LED-illuminated design: Brighten up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, blue, Type A) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* Gaming Audio: - Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Choose the chassis with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path - ASUS SafeSlot Core - electricity discharges - The latest transfer technology with up...
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...support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector 4-pin PWM and 3-pin DC mode 1 x COM connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM...
...support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector 4-pin PWM and 3-pin DC mode 1 x COM connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM...
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...,288-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) Place this side towards the rear of the chassis HDMI LGA1151 U31G1_34 1 CHA_FAN LAN_USB56 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X2 V X AUDIO 2280 Realtek 8111H 2260 2242 PCIEX16 SATA6G_1 16 16 PRIME H310M-A Super I/O PCIEX1_1 15 BATTERY Intel® 128Mb H310 BIOS ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT COM USB914 USB78 U31G1_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER 17 AAFP...
...,288-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) Place this side towards the rear of the chassis HDMI LGA1151 U31G1_34 1 CHA_FAN LAN_USB56 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X2 V X AUDIO 2280 Realtek 8111H 2260 2242 PCIEX16 SATA6G_1 16 16 PRIME H310M-A Super I/O PCIEX1_1 15 BATTERY Intel® 128Mb H310 BIOS ALC 887 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT COM USB914 USB78 U31G1_12 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER 17 AAFP...
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... the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. For more power-consuming devices or when you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. Otherwise,the system will not boot up if the power is set to install additional devices. Insufficient...
... the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. For more power-consuming devices or when you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. Otherwise,the system will not boot up if the power is set to install additional devices. Insufficient...
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..., remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS PRIME H310M-A 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 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 to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
..., remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS PRIME H310M-A 1-3 DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 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 to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
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... any of these connectors, then install the module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Connect the serial port module cable to this connector for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with the PCI Express specifications.
... any of these connectors, then install the module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Connect the serial port module cable to this connector for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with the PCI Express specifications.
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... controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance 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 H310M-A 1-5 This 15-pin port is for better compatibility. 4. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects...
... controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance 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 H310M-A 1-5 This 15-pin port is for better compatibility. 4. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects...
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... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. HDMI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port. Line Out port (lime). DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the...
... Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. HDMI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. PS/2 Keyboard port. Line Out port (lime). DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. This port connects to the...
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..., or if you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME H310M-A 1-7 DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return...
..., or if you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME H310M-A 1-7 DO NOT install a CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return...
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... location of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* • You may operate at a lower frequency...
... location of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* • You may operate at a lower frequency...
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... menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME H310M-A Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Press the power button to guide you see on the system chassis. BIOS setup...
... menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME H310M-A Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Press the power button to guide you see on the system chassis. BIOS setup...
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... default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard Searches by BIOS item temperature, CPU voltage output, name, enter the item name CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA to find the related item information listing...
... default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-2 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard Searches by BIOS item temperature, CPU voltage output, name, enter the item name CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA to find the related item information listing...
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Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Search Sub-menu items Menu items Pop-up window Scroll bar Hot Keys General help Last modified settings Search on FAQs Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME H310M-A To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Search Sub-menu items Menu items Pop-up window Scroll bar Hot Keys General help Last modified settings Search on FAQs Configuration fields Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME H310M-A To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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... EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. You can also scan the QR code below. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Search on the Setup menus. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit.
... EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available USB devices. You can also scan the QR code below. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Search on the Setup menus. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit.
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. A-1 ASUS PRIME H310M-A This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to...device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. A-1 ASUS PRIME H310M-A This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to...device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
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... for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); All Rights Reserved. A-3 ASUS PRIME H310M-A ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration...
... for detailed recycling information in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); All Rights Reserved. A-3 ASUS PRIME H310M-A ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to enable proper reuse of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in compliance with the REACH (Registration...