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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME H610M-E 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 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-E 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 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 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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... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is...
... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is...
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... technology it supports. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task. How this user guide. v Where to find more information Refer to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS...
... technology it supports. Conventions used throughout this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task. How this user guide. v Where to find more information Refer to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS...
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....com for more information please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi 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. PRIME H610M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®...
....com for more information please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi 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. PRIME H610M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®...
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...pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) (continued on the next page) vii Audio Shielding - PRIME H610M-E specifications summary Ethernet USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
...pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (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 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) (continued on the next page) vii Audio Shielding - PRIME H610M-E specifications summary Ethernet USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
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...) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-Slot Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Thermal Solution -Aluminum heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Creator - Performance And Power Saving Utility EPU DIGI+ VRM Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED Core - Aura RGB header - PRIME H610M-E specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows®...
...) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-Slot Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Thermal Solution -Aluminum heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Creator - Performance And Power Saving Utility EPU DIGI+ VRM Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - Q-LED Core - Aura RGB header - PRIME H610M-E specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows®...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME H610M-E 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME H610M-E 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector...
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... USB_56 USB_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 128Mb BIOS SPEAKER SATA6G_4 16 RGB_HEADER F_PANEL 14 13 15 11 12 10 9 7 18 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DDR5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Failure to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th Gen Intel...
... USB_56 USB_7 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 128Mb BIOS SPEAKER SATA6G_4 16 RGB_HEADER F_PANEL 14 13 15 11 12 10 9 7 18 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DDR5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. Failure to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th Gen Intel...
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... 1A Max. M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - Power 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control - SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to a power supply. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. The power supply plugs are...
... 1A Max. M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - Power 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Shared Control - SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to a power supply. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation. GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND 4. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. The power supply plugs are...
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... header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is purchased separately. 10. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched...
... header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is purchased separately. 10. USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched...
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... PRIME H610M-E 1-5 12. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. We recommend that supports HD Audio. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Hold down the key during the boot...
... PRIME H610M-E 1-5 12. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. We recommend that supports HD Audio. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Hold down the key during the boot...
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... to the storage device or storage device add-on card. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to reboot the system. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Speaker header SPEAKER The Speaker header allows you to connect the system power button. SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and...
... to the storage device or storage device add-on card. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to reboot the system. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Speaker header SPEAKER The Speaker header allows you to connect the system power button. SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and...
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This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. HDMI™ port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PRIME H610M-E 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Refer to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. Line Out port (lime). This 15-pin port is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications...
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. HDMI™ port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PRIME H610M-E 1-7 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. This port allows Gigabit connection to 5Gbps) ports. Refer to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. Line Out port (lime). This 15-pin port is for the Ethernet port LED indications. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port LED indications...
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...® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. LGA1700 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
...® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. LGA1700 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
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... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A DIMM_B Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for more efficient memory cooling system to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of DRAM modules vary depending on its Serial Presence Detect...
... the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A DIMM_B Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for more efficient memory cooling system to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of DRAM modules vary depending on its Serial Presence Detect...
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... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please...
... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS configurations, please...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to 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 enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup...
... chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this option only if you failed to guide you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to 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 enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup...
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.... 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
.... 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
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... BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610ME5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port...
... BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610ME5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port...
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... and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to comply with the limits for the use accessories for help. PRIME H610M-E A-1 Safety Precautions Accessories that may cause undesired operation. Never use in a residential installation. Consult the...
... and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to comply with the limits for the use accessories for help. PRIME H610M-E A-1 Safety Precautions Accessories that may cause undesired operation. Never use in a residential installation. Consult the...