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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 1.5 M.2 installation 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 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 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vi PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.4 System memory 1-11 1.5 M.2 installation 1-13 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 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 2.5 RAID configurations 2-5 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 iii
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....asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your retailer. Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H770-PLUS D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 2 x Screw Packages for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide...
....asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Package contents Check your retailer. Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME H770-PLUS D4 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 2 x Screw Packages for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th &12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® H770 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Audio Shielding - PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th &12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® H770 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type...
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...) viii PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink - Q-DIMM - Aura RGB headers - Overvoltage Protection - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support...
...) viii PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O Special Features ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink - Q-DIMM - Aura RGB headers - Overvoltage Protection - DIGI+ VRM - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support...
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... 2+ - Power Saving AI Suite 3 - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. DIGI+ VRM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ix PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Software...
... 2+ - Power Saving AI Suite 3 - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. DIGI+ VRM - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ix PRIME H770-PLUS D4 specifications summary Software...
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...power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure.... Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-1
...power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The pin definitions in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure.... Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-1
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...; Gold and Celeron® Processors. Expansion slots This motherboard supports three PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards or other cards that comply with a LGA1700 socket designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. 1.2 Motherboard overview HDMI 5 46 1 4 2 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX_12V CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP DIGI+ VRM 10 ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 DP ATX_PWR DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit...
...; Gold and Celeron® Processors. Expansion slots This motherboard supports three PCIe x16 graphics cards and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards or other cards that comply with a LGA1700 socket designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. 1.2 Motherboard overview HDMI 5 46 1 4 2 24.4cm(9.6in) ATX_12V CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP DIGI+ VRM 10 ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 DP ATX_PWR DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B2 (64bit...
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... settings in only one orientation. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to a power supply. Header CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® H770 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) PRIME H770-PLUS D4...
... settings in only one orientation. Fan headers The Fan headers allow you to a power supply. Header CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® H770 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) PRIME H770-PLUS D4...
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... speeds of up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USBE5 PIN 1 10. The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power...
... speeds of up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USBE5 PIN 1 10. The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with a maximum power...
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... LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on the system chassis. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect a COM port module. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery...
... LED strip does not light up when the system is powered on the system chassis. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to connect a COM port module. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery...
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... RTD3_SW The add-on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect an add-on card that supports Intel®'s Thunderbolt™ Technology or USB4® function. • The add-on card is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card can only be used when installed to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. 16. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks...
... RTD3_SW The add-on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect an add-on card that supports Intel®'s Thunderbolt™ Technology or USB4® function. • The add-on card is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card can only be used when installed to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. 16. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks...
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... Ethernet port LED indications. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. HDMI® port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 3. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-7 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 7. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub...
... Ethernet port LED indications. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. HDMI® port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 3. 2.5Gb Ethernet port. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-7 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 7. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub...
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... CPU PRIME H770-PLUS D4 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your motherboard. 1-9 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU 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. DO NOT install a CPU...
... CPU PRIME H770-PLUS D4 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your motherboard. 1-9 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU 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. DO NOT install a CPU...
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... memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to the DDR4 slot. • You may install...
... memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 PRIME H770-PLUS D4 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to the DDR4 slot. • You may install...
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... settings and options. BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed...
... settings and options. BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected...
... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected...
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... latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. PRIME H770-PLUS D4 2-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. PRIME H770-PLUS D4 2-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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.... 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
.... 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
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... to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. If one drive to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. PRIME H770-PLUS D4 2-5 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to...
... to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. If one drive to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. PRIME H770-PLUS D4 2-5 2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to...
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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - HDMI Trademark Notice The terms HDMI, HDMI High...