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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vii PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-8 1.4 DIMM installation 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 Product Register...A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vii PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-8 1.4 DIMM installation 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 Product Register...A-8 iii
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... are not sure about the voltage of soft tissue, and death. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try...
... are not sure about the voltage of soft tissue, and death. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try...
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... Refer to boot into the BIOS. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for each part of the standard package. 3. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 4. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for...
... Refer to boot into the BIOS. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for each part of the standard package. 3. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 4. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 anchor 1 x Quick start guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete...
Package contents Check your motherboard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 anchor 1 x Quick start guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete...
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... 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Please refer to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Audio Shielding - PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB...
... 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Please refer to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. (continued on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Audio Shielding - PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB...
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... 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) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design...
... 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) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0: PH610MFR.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 7.4 inch (22.6cm x 18.8cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - EPU - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0: PH610MFR.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 7.4 inch (22.6cm x 18.8cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. PRIME H610M-F D4 R2.0 specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AI Suite 3 - EPU - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton...
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... only. Motherboard User Manual 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • The illustrations for this chapter are for reference only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the location of the...
... only. Motherboard User Manual 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • The illustrations for this chapter are for reference only. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the location of the...
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... 4) memory modules. For more details, refer to DIMM installation. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For more details, refer to CPU installation. 2. 1.2 Motherboard layout 56 1 18.8cm(7.4in) 42 HDMI CPU_12V DIGI+ VRM CPU_FAN USB_914 ATX_PWR DDR4 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) U5G_34 4 LAN_USB_56 LGA1700 CHA_FAN M.2(SOCKET3) M.2(SOCKET3) 3 PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) BATTERY Audio Codec...
... 4) memory modules. For more details, refer to DIMM installation. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For more details, refer to CPU installation. 2. 1.2 Motherboard layout 56 1 18.8cm(7.4in) 42 HDMI CPU_12V DIGI+ VRM CPU_FAN USB_914 ATX_PWR DDR4 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) U5G_34 4 LAN_USB_56 LGA1700 CHA_FAN M.2(SOCKET3) M.2(SOCKET3) 3 PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) BATTERY Audio Codec...
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... connect the 4-pin power plug. Motherboard User Manual 1-3 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to fit in only one PCIe x1 network card, SCSI card and other card that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as an M.2 SSD module. • Intel® H610 Chipset M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) 7. USB 5Gbps header...
... connect the 4-pin power plug. Motherboard User Manual 1-3 The power supply plugs are fully inserted. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to fit in only one PCIe x1 network card, SCSI card and other card that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as an M.2 SSD module. • Intel® H610 Chipset M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) 7. USB 5Gbps header...
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..., remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. 11. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button header (PWR_BTN) The 3-1 pin header allows you to connect the System power LED. System panel header The System panel header supports several chassis...
..., remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. 11. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off Button header (PWR_BTN) The 3-1 pin header allows you to connect the System power LED. System panel header The System panel header supports several chassis...
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Motherboard User Manual 1-5 • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to reboot the system. Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button.
Motherboard User Manual 1-5 • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to reboot the system. Press the reset button to connect the chassis-mounted reset button.
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... panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 4 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 5Gbps Type-A ports 3, 4 * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. * Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 2.0 ports 9, 14, 5 and 6 5. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port* 2. HDMI...
... panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 4 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 5Gbps Type-A ports 3, 4 * and **: Refer to ports with matching data transfer rate. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices. * Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 2.0 ports 9, 14, 5 and 6 5. Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port* 2. HDMI...
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... go of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your motherboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to the user manual of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The CPU fits in only...
... go of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your motherboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to the user manual of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • The CPU fits in only...
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... illustrates the location of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_B • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to the DDR4 slot. Check...
... illustrates the location of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_B • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to the DDR4 slot. Check...
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... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to instability or boot failure. Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2 For more details on the screen during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS settings and options may result to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version...
... BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to instability or boot failure. Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2 For more details on the screen during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS settings and options may result to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Please refer to ensure optimal performance. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version...
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... compatibility and stability. 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. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... compatibility and stability. 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. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2.3 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2.3 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. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...
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... Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Never use in connection with this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in...
... Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Never use in connection with this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in...