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... Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Displays...
... Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Displays...
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...30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [161] Controller 0, Channel 0 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 0, Channel 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [32] DRAM CLK Period Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
...30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [161] Controller 0, Channel 0 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 0, Channel 0. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [32] DRAM CLK Period Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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...[Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is 0 - 7999mV. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is set to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Range is too high. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that...
...[Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is 0 - 7999mV. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is set to [Enabled]. 1-Core Active / 2-Core Active / 3-Core Active / 4-Core Active / 5-Core Active / 6-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 37 Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Range is too high. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that...
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... the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - SA - Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1...
... the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - SA - Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1...
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... Memory Encryption (TME) to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of CPU cores to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Hyper-Threading of Efficient cores to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Boot...
... Memory Encryption (TME) to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of CPU cores to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Hyper-Threading of Efficient cores to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Boot...
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... different onboard slots. The items in this submenu allow you set to [Enabled]. Please refer to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu may result in data loss. Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this Root Port to VMD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under...
... different onboard slots. The items in this submenu allow you set to [Enabled]. Please refer to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu may result in data loss. Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this Root Port to VMD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under...
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...to enable or disable the individual USB ports. XHCI Hand-off support. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to a drive type. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. Refer to change should be recognized in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only...
...to enable or disable the individual USB ports. XHCI Hand-off support. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to a drive type. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for the location of USB devices at startup. Refer to change should be recognized in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only...
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... alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. When enabled, you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of this menu allow you can set the days, hours...
... alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. When enabled, you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of this menu allow you can set the days, hours...
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... M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the S5 state. GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity module. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard...
... M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the S5 state. GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity module. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard...
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... below the lower temperature. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump. Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle...
... below the lower temperature. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump. Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support...
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... recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The...
... recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The...
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... Cables Miscellaneous 1 x PRIME H610M-A D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package Application DVD Documentation 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Guide If any updates. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** 1 x D-Sub port * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. com for more information refer to www.intel. Expansion Slots Intel® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe...
... Cables Miscellaneous 1 x PRIME H610M-A D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package Application DVD Documentation 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Guide If any updates. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Please refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** 1 x D-Sub port * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. com for more information refer to www.intel. Expansion Slots Intel® 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe...
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....4cm(9.6in) Place this chapter are for reference only. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed...
....4cm(9.6in) Place this chapter are for reference only. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed...
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... M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect fans to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) 7. CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. The power supply plugs are designed to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. Power connectors...
... M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect fans to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) 7. CPU socket The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. The power supply plugs are designed to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. Power connectors...
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... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. V-M.2 slot (Key E) The vertical M.2 slot (Key E) allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to avail of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. V-M.2 slot (Key E) The vertical M.2 slot (Key E) allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio...
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...In port (light blue). HDMI® port. These Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the Ethernet port LED indications. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. DisplayPort. Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED...
...In port (light blue). HDMI® port. These Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports. This port is for USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for the Ethernet port LED indications. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. DisplayPort. Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED...
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...) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 2-1 Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and...
...) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 2-1 Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME H610M-A D4 2-3 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you...
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... updating process. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. When found, the utility...
... updating process. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. When found, the utility...