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... to switch modes ReSize BAR AI OC Guide Search AURA MemTest86 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 installed...
... to switch modes ReSize BAR AI OC Guide Search AURA MemTest86 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 installed...
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...to set the DRAM clock period. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MC_Vref0-2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [65533] 30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Mem Over Clock Fail Count Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Training Profile Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel...
...to set the DRAM clock period. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MC_Vref0-2 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [65533] 30 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Mem Over Clock Fail Count Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Training Profile Allows you to set the exponential number of loops to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel...
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...(K CPU): This setting will not be clipped if disabled. Range is set to [Enabled] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Overclocking TVB Enable this to be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is too high. Set Databit3 to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is 0 - 7999mV. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors...
...(K CPU): This setting will not be clipped if disabled. Range is set to [Enabled] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Overclocking TVB Enable this to be clipped if the max voltage on the silicon is too high. Set Databit3 to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is 0 - 7999mV. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors...
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... L1] PEG - PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to display other BIOS items. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual
... L1] PEG - PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to display other BIOS items. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual
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... each processor package. Boot performance mode Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. 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] Active Performance Cores Allows you to select the number of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to activate in this submenu allow you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent...
... each processor package. Boot performance mode Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. 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] Active Performance Cores Allows you to select the number of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to activate in this submenu allow you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent...
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... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 The items in this submenu may result in this submenu allow you to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under...
... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 The items in this submenu may result in this submenu allow you to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to configure the M.2_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under...
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... legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to select the mass storage device emulation type for OSes without XHCI support. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control...
... legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be emulated according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to select the mass storage device emulation type for OSes without XHCI support. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control...
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...Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 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 installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to change the onboard devices settings...
...Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 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 installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to change the onboard devices settings...
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...connector on or off when the system is in working ) state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. M.2_4 Configuration 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. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. The RGB Header...
...connector on or off when the system is in working ) state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. M.2_4 Configuration 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. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. The RGB Header...
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... is lower than the lower temperature. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. Use the or keys to 100% if your fan/pump duty to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. We suggest raising your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to [Standard...
... is lower than the lower temperature. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. Use the or keys to 100% if your fan/pump duty to adjust the fan/ pump minimum duty cycle. We suggest raising your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to [Standard...
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... BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable...
... BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator Allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable...
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... auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want 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...
... auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. If you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you want 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...
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...12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel® H610 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Storage Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 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. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi PRIME H610M-E D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Intel® Socket LGA1700...
...12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel® H610 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Storage Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 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. Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi PRIME H610M-E D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Intel® Socket LGA1700...
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... chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before...
... chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before...
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... memory. 3. For more details, refer to online resources for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard to connect the 8-pin power plug. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. GND FAN PWR FAN...
... memory. 3. For more details, refer to online resources for Power Supply Wattage Calculator. 6. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your motherboard to connect the 8-pin power plug. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. GND FAN PWR FAN...
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... additional USB 2.0 ports. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the USB connectors. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up when the system is powered on the motherboard. • The LED strip will damage the motherboard! RGB header The RGB header allows you install or remove any...
... additional USB 2.0 ports. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the USB connectors. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up when the system is powered on the motherboard. • The LED strip will damage the motherboard! RGB header The RGB header allows you install or remove any...
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... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 8. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
... a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector, and is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 8. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
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...://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 2-1 BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to enable...
...://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 2-1 BIOS Information 2 2.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please refer to enable...
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... . 3. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 2-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such...
... . 3. ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 2-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such...
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... to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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. Turn on the system. 4. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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.
... to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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. Turn on the system. 4. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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.