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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-5 ASUS contact information A-7 Service and Support A-7 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-5 ASUS contact information A-7 Service and Support A-7 iii
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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Severe burns can lead to chemical burns, perforation of ingestion. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Severe burns can lead to chemical burns, perforation of ingestion. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable...
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... technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS and upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility...
... technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you complete a task. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS Information This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS and upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility...
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... Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Please refer to www.asus.com for the list of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H610M-CS motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x User guide If any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1700...
... Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Please refer to www.asus.com for the list of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H610M-CS motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x User guide If any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1700...
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... Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LPT header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin...
... Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LPT header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin...
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... (22.6 cm x 19.5 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to change without notice. LANGuard - Q-DIMM - Q-Slot - DIGI+ VRM - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
... (22.6 cm x 19.5 cm) • Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to change without notice. LANGuard - Q-DIMM - Q-Slot - DIGI+ VRM - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME H610M-CS specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor...
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... the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME H610M-CS 1-1 The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location...
... the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME H610M-CS 1-1 The pin names depend on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on the location...
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... 2242 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) BATTERY Audio Codec COM COM_DEBUG PCIEX1(G3) AAFP CHASSIS LPT Super I/O USB_78 Intel® H610 CLRTCSATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 13 14 10 9 11 7 128Mb BIOS SPEAKER F_PANEL 15 SATA6G_1 TPM 22.6cm(8.9in) 5 8 7 17 16 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th...
... 2242 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) BATTERY Audio Codec COM COM_DEBUG PCIEX1(G3) AAFP CHASSIS LPT Super I/O USB_78 Intel® H610 CLRTCSATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 13 14 10 9 11 7 128Mb BIOS SPEAKER F_PANEL 15 SATA6G_1 TPM 22.6cm(8.9in) 5 8 7 17 16 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th...
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... will damage the motherboard! Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to 480 Mb/s. The system may become unstable or may not boot up to install an M.2 device such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you...
... will damage the motherboard! Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to 480 Mb/s. The system may become unstable or may not boot up to install an M.2 device such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you...
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector. AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this header, then install the module to a slot...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector. AAFP PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this header, then install the module to a slot...
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... with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-) PIN 1 The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. +PWR_LED- Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. PRIME H610M-CS 1-5 SPEAKER PIN 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out 16. Speaker header The Speaker header allows you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions...
... with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-) PIN 1 The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. +PWR_LED- Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. PRIME H610M-CS 1-5 SPEAKER PIN 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out 16. Speaker header The Speaker header allows you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions...
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...of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports. Line In port (light blue). These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. PS/2 keyboard (purple) port. 1.2.2 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Line Out port (lime). Ethernet port LED...
...of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. USB 2.0 ports. Line In port (light blue). These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. PS/2 keyboard (purple) port. 1.2.2 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Line Out port (lime). Ethernet port LED...
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... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out - Lime (Front panel) - - Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Pink (Front panel) - - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center / Subwoofer - - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center / Subwoofer Side Speaker Out - To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects a microphone. PRIME H610M-CS...
... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out - Lime (Front panel) - - Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Pink (Front panel) - - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center / Subwoofer - - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center / Subwoofer Side Speaker Out - To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects a microphone. PRIME H610M-CS...
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... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from the same vendor. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_A DIMM_B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM...
... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from the same vendor. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_A DIMM_B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM...
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... service personnel. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user guide refers to different BIOS release versions. PRIME H610M-CS 2-1 BIOS...
... service personnel. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this user guide refers to different BIOS release versions. PRIME H610M-CS 2-1 BIOS...
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... clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup...
... clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup...
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... hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder field. 6. PRIME H610M-CS 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system...
... hotkey . Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder field. 6. PRIME H610M-CS 2-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system...
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... boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 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 allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610CS5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 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 allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610CS5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
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...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Safety Precautions Accessories that interference will not occur in connection with the instructions, may cause ...device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. Operation is no guarantee that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use accessories for other products to part 15 of the FCC Rules. PRIME H610M-CS...
...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Safety Precautions Accessories that interference will not occur in connection with the instructions, may cause ...device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. Operation is no guarantee that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use accessories for other products to part 15 of the FCC Rules. PRIME H610M-CS...
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...battery should not be placed in Schedule II of the Rule. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the exemptions listed in municipal waste. PRIME H610M-CS A-3 For more details, see http://csr.asus.... DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam...ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for disposal of electronic products. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts...
...battery should not be placed in Schedule II of the Rule. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the exemptions listed in municipal waste. PRIME H610M-CS A-3 For more details, see http://csr.asus.... DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam...ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for disposal of electronic products. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts...