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... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such...
... Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix iii
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... service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an...
... service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an...
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...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (@ x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports - Please refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Support DVD 1 x User Guide 1 x TUF Certification Card If any...
...; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (@ x16 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports - Please refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw package 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Support DVD 1 x User Guide 1 x TUF Certification Card If any...
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... - EPU UEFI BIOS - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS file transfer - ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection - Protects your graphics card investment - Superb Performance ASUS OptiMem - ASUS Q-DIMM - The latest transfer technologies with fast response time Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Suite 3 - ASUS SafeSlot - Most advanced options with up to 20Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS special...
... - EPU UEFI BIOS - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS file transfer - ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection - Protects your graphics card investment - Superb Performance ASUS OptiMem - ASUS Q-DIMM - The latest transfer technologies with fast response time Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Suite 3 - ASUS SafeSlot - Most advanced options with up to 20Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS special...
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... BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX Form Factor, 8.9"x 8.2" (22.6cm x 20.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD...
... BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX Form Factor, 8.9"x 8.2" (22.6cm x 20.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to motherboard components. ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to motherboard components. ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to...
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... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up if the power is inadequate. • If you install or remove any component, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a maximum power rating of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with more details, refer to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up if the power is inadequate. • If you install or remove any component, ensure that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a maximum power rating of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with more details, refer to the fan connectors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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..., remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you to short the two pins. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5Gbps) connectors...
..., remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you to short the two pins. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Up to 5Gbps) connectors...
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... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. • These M.2 sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When a device in the BIOS setup to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express...
... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. • These M.2 sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • When a device in the BIOS setup to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express...
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... port (pink). ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up from S5 mode Speed LED Activity Link Speed LED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 5. This port connects to 5Gbps)ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 3. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. Line Out port...
... port (pink). ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up from S5 mode Speed LED Activity Link Speed LED LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port 5. This port connects to 5Gbps)ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. 3. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. Line Out port...
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... D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on...
... D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-7 Unplug all power cables before you install the correct CPU designed for the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on...
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... 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 these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on Intel® 8th Gen 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency...
... 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 these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on Intel® 8th Gen 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency...
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Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* 2 A To remove a DIMM A B A B ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-9
Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* 2 A To remove a DIMM A B A B ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 1-9
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... BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING BIOS...
... BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on your data or system. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. • If the system fails to boot after POST: Press ++ simultaneously. BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING BIOS...
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... Turns the RGB LED lighting SATA information listing or functional LED on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes chassis fan speed, and to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-2 The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
... Turns the RGB LED lighting SATA information listing or functional LED on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Click to switch EZ System Tuning modes chassis fan speed, and to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-2 The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
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Q-Fan control Menu bar MyFavorite Language Search AURA ON/OFF Sub-menu item Menu items General help Pop-up window Last modified Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Refer to settings EZ Mode Searches FAQ Scroll bar Configuration Hotkeys fields Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
Q-Fan control Menu bar MyFavorite Language Search AURA ON/OFF Sub-menu item Menu items General help Pop-up window Last modified Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Refer to settings EZ Mode Searches FAQ Scroll bar Configuration Hotkeys fields Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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...-3(B)/NMB-3(B) A-1 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING However, there is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the monitor to comply with Part 15 of the device. Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may...
...-3(B)/NMB-3(B) A-1 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING However, there is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the monitor to comply with Part 15 of the device. Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may...
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...-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv A-5 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING...
...-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv A-5 ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING...