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... which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. The source code will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ...service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as stated in writing by the applicable law. 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...
... which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. The source code will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ...service will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as stated in writing by the applicable law. 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...
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... Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with max. Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for iGPU exclusively) Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 1024MB(for Intel® CPU support list. PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1151 socket for...
... Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with max. Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for iGPU exclusively) Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 3 displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 1024MB(for Intel® CPU support list. PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LGA1151 socket for...
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... audio signals - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* high definition audio CODEC - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - EPU UEFI BIOS - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb Performance ASUS OptiMem - PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x2 PCIe...
... audio signals - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN support LANGuard Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* high definition audio CODEC - Improved DDR4 stability M.2 onboard - EPU UEFI BIOS - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb Performance ASUS OptiMem - PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® H370 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & x2 PCIe...
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...page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) Type A ports (teal blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type A ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB...
...page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x D-sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) Type A ports (teal blue) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type A ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB...
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x 8.7 in . PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30...
x 8.7 in . PRIME H370-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) ATX form factor: 12.0 in . (30...
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... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the HDMI chassis LGA1151 U31G2_34 1 LANGuard LAN1_U31G1_78 CHA_FAN2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_56 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO PCIE SATA IRST X2 V V 2280...
... following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the HDMI chassis LGA1151 U31G2_34 1 LANGuard LAN1_U31G1_78 CHA_FAN2 M.2_1(SOCKET3) U31G1_56 M.2_1(SOCKET3) AUDIO PCIE SATA IRST X2 V V 2280...
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... 1-3 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these connectors for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency...
... 1-3 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these connectors for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency...
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... or switch. PANEL +PWR_LED- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) Connect a USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot...
... or switch. PANEL +PWR_LED- These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) Connect a USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot...
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... as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using...
... as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using...
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... Network (LAN) through a network hub. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a microphone. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. 1.2.2 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for the LAN port LED...
... Network (LAN) through a network hub. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. This port connects a microphone. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. 1.2.2 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for the LAN port LED...
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...These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to 5Gbps) ports. USB 2.0 ports These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS This port is for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is not compatible with DVI...
...These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to 5Gbps) ports. USB 2.0 ports These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS This port is for USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 7. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is not compatible with DVI...
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... of accessing information from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* 1-11 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Any excess memory from...
... of accessing information from the same vendor. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* 1-11 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Any excess memory from...
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... POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS...
... POST. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS...
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... you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage Device. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. d) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Folder Info field. Via Internet a) Select via the Internet. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure...
... you load the BIOS default settings to the USB port, then select via Storage Device. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. d) Press to switch to complete the update. 3. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to the Folder Info field. Via Internet a) Select via the Internet. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on your computer screen. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS settings...
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... USB port. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to prevent system boot failure. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME H370-PLUS...
... USB port. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-4 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to prevent system boot failure. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to enter FreeDOS prompt. 5. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME H370-PLUS...
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... the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.1 Layout contents...
... the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you see on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.2.1 Layout contents...
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... you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click to find the related item listing Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Creates storage RAID Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
... you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Click to find the related item listing Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Creates storage RAID Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default...
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... to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Search on the screen. General help At the bottom left corner of options.
... to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to display a list of the menu screen is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS A configurable field is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code. Search on the screen. General help At the bottom left corner of options.
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... graphics card is subject to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) A-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... graphics card is subject to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) A-1 ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...