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... 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 to switch modes ReSize BAR AI OC Guide Search AURA MemTest86 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an...
... 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 to switch modes ReSize BAR AI OC Guide Search AURA MemTest86 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an...
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...if the max voltage on the silicon is set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if disabled. Set Databit3 to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If 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 0 - 7999mV. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...if the max voltage on the silicon is set to [Enabled], Frequency may be clipped if disabled. Set Databit3 to draw temperature/frequency dependencies. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Max Stress If 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 0 - 7999mV. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to control the ASPM support for each root port. SA - PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1...
... on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to control the ASPM support for each root port. SA - PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1...
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... the BIOS will enable all cores. When both are looked at together. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Boot performance mode Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Hyper-Threading of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU...
... the BIOS will enable all cores. When both are looked at together. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Boot performance mode Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Hyper-Threading of Cores and Efficient Cores are {0,0}, Pcode will set to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU...
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... [Disabled] if you set Map SATA Controller under VMD to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The items in this Root Port to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Enable VMD controller Allows you to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you set Map PCIE Storage...
... [Disabled] if you set Map SATA Controller under VMD to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The items in this Root Port to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 Enable VMD controller Allows you to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you set Map PCIE Storage...
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... menu allow you to their media format. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to a drive type. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto...
... menu allow you to their media format. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to a drive type. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in the boot devices list. [Auto...
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... to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. 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. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual
... to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. HD Audio Controls the detection of your motherboard. 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. Power On By PCI-E Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual
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... 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 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. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states. [All On] RGB LEDs and Functional will be behave normally. [Stealth Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] RGB LEDs will light up...
... 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 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. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states. [All On] RGB LEDs and Functional will be behave normally. [Stealth Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] RGB LEDs will light up...
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... level, the slower the change in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is lower than the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level...
... level, the slower the change in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is lower than the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level...
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... you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. 9. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Select...
... you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. 9. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Select...
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When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure...
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PRIME H610M-K ARGB specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 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 CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® H610 Chipset M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ...
PRIME H610M-K ARGB specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet USB Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 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 CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of supported peripherals. Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® H610 Chipset M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ...
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... 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. 1.2 Motherboard layout 5 6 1 10 4 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS_USB_56 ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM HDMI ATX_PWR DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) VGA U32G1_34 4 LAN_USB_78 LGA1700 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO...
... 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors. 1.2 Motherboard layout 5 6 1 10 4 2 20.3cm(8.0in) KBMS_USB_56 ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM HDMI ATX_PWR DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) VGA U32G1_34 4 LAN_USB_78 LGA1700 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO...
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...+ GND 9. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up if the power is purchased separately. 7. M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) The M.2 SSD module is inadequate. 6. USB 2.0 header PIN 1 The USB 2.0 header allows you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. 3. Intel® H610 Chipset - USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-3 Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation.
...+ GND 9. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up if the power is purchased separately. 7. M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) The M.2 SSD module is inadequate. 6. USB 2.0 header PIN 1 The USB 2.0 header allows you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. 4. 3. Intel® H610 Chipset - USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-3 Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one orientation.
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... is powered on the system chassis. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to connect a COM port module. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the CMOS, which...
... is powered on the system chassis. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to connect a COM port module. Failure to do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to re-enter data. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the CMOS, which...
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..., DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-7 This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Line In port (light blue). HDMI™ port. This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to the table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources...
..., DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-7 This 15-pin port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Line In port (light blue). HDMI™ port. This port allows Gigabit connection to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to the table below for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources...
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... to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_B PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-11...
... to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of accessing information from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A DIMM_B DIMM_A DIMM_B PRIME H610M-K ARGB 1-11...
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... a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. BIOS settings and options may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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... system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 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. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk...
... system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. PRIME H610M-K ARGB 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. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk...
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... the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610KA5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file...
... the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610KA5.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file...