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...-command 0x1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon 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 The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [+1Boost Profile...
...-command 0x1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon 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 The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [+1Boost Profile...
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... enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. Scroll down to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock...
... enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. Scroll down to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock...
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... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from physical attacks. Per Core Hyper-Threading The items in this submenu allow you to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Boot performance mode Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options...
... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set starting from physical attacks. Per Core Hyper-Threading The items in this submenu allow you to select the performance state that the BIOS will enable all cores. Boot performance mode Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Configuration options...
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...) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The items in this submenu allow you to configure the PCIe Speeds for the actual settings and options. DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled]. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu may result in this Root Port to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. M.2_1 Link Speed...
...) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The items in this submenu allow you to configure the PCIe Speeds for the actual settings and options. DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Enabled]. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu may result in this Root Port to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. M.2_1 Link Speed...
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... Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices...
... Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices...
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... you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Please refer to the BIOS of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By...
... you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Please refer to the BIOS of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By...
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... LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. This item will only function if there is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is in the S5 state. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard...
... LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. This item will only function if there is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is in the S5 state. USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard...
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.... Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] AIO Pump Step Down Step down allows you to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min. Use the or keys to set the appropriate performance level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump...
.... Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] AIO Pump Step Down Step down allows you to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min. Use the or keys to set the appropriate performance level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump...
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... Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. 9. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Setup Animator Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81...
... Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Select an item then press to configure options for special functions. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. 9. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Setup Animator Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81...
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... updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you press to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you press to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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...H610 Chipset 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) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the CPU types. PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.intel.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port...
...H610 Chipset 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) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the CPU types. PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.intel.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port...
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... strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 4 2 21.1cm(8.3in) KBMS HDMI VGA DP ATX_12V CHA_FAN2...
... strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 4 2 21.1cm(8.3in) KBMS HDMI VGA DP ATX_12V CHA_FAN2...
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... mode) • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with an Intel® Socket LGA1700 for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 5. Ensure to install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The power supply plugs...
... mode) • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) 7. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with an Intel® Socket LGA1700 for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 5. Ensure to install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The power supply plugs...
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... 8. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the USB connectors. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 1-3 The USB 2.0 module...
... 8. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on . • The addressable RGB LED strip is detached from the power supply. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the USB connectors. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 1-3 The USB 2.0 module...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to this header. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module 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 a slot...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, set to this header. PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module 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 a slot...
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... also helps enhance TPM PIN 1 network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. SPEAKER PIN 1 17. 10-1 pin System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP#_R S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 1-5 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode.
... also helps enhance TPM PIN 1 network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. SPEAKER PIN 1 17. 10-1 pin System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP#_R S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 1-5 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode.
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This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Ethernet port. Wi-Fi ports. Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to these ports. 5. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of...
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Ethernet port. Wi-Fi ports. Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antenna connectors to 10Gbps) ports (teal blue, Type A). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to these ports. 5. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of...
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... different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 2-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may...
... different BIOS release versions. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 2-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options may...
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... keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 2-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI D4 2-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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... you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610MAW.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Turn on the system. 4. 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...
... you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610MAW.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Turn on the system. 4. 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...