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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating ... Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-16 2.8 Boot menu 2-17 2.9 Tool menu 2-17 2.10 Exit menu 2-17 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H110M-PLUS D3 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating ... Ai Tweaker menu 2-15 2.6 Advanced menu 2-16 2.7 Monitor menu 2-16 2.8 Boot menu 2-17 2.9 Tool menu 2-17 2.10 Exit menu 2-17 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... that your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.... the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
... that your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.... the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
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... of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@ 60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of CPU installed. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer...
... of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600@ 60Hz - Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of CPU installed. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer...
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... power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Unplug the...
... power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Unplug the...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-PLUS D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 24 5 18.55cm(7.3in) DVI VGA KBMS ATX12V RTD 2168 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit,... 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.62cm(8.9in) 1-2 HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_34 1 USB3.1_E12 ASM 1142 LANGuard LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN BATTERY AUDIO COM PCIEX16 Realtek 8111H H110M-PLUS D3 Super I/O ALC 887 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 128Mb BIOS CLRTC Intel® H110 PANEL 6 AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 USB3_12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 12 11 10 9 8 ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H110M-PLUS D3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 24 5 18.55cm(7.3in) DVI VGA KBMS ATX12V RTD 2168 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit,... 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.62cm(8.9in) 1-2 HDMI ASM 1442K LGA1151 USB3_34 1 USB3.1_E12 ASM 1142 LANGuard LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN BATTERY AUDIO COM PCIEX16 Realtek 8111H H110M-PLUS D3 Super I/O ALC 887 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 128Mb BIOS CLRTC Intel® H110 PANEL 6 AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB910 USB78 USB3_12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 12 11 10 9 8 ...
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...; LGA1151 CPU socket 5. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 7. Intel® H110 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 8. H110M-PLUS D3 H110M-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. USB 2.0 ...AAFP) Page 1-17 1-19 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-11 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron...
...; LGA1151 CPU socket 5. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 7. Intel® H110 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 8. H110M-PLUS D3 H110M-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. USB 2.0 ...AAFP) Page 1-17 1-19 1-14 1-3 1-7 1-20 1-16 1-16 1-11 1-15 1-18 1-18 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the ... is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the following: - com/kb/929605... memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. You can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H110M-PLUS D3 H110M-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the ...
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the following: - com/kb/929605... memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. You can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H110M-PLUS D3 H110M-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-7 The figure illustrates the ...
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...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector...
...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector...
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... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEx16_1 shared - - - shared HD Audio shared - - - PCIEx1_2 - XHCI Controller shared - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D PCIEx16_1 shared - - - shared HD Audio shared - - - PCIEx1_2 - XHCI Controller shared - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
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...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-PLUS D3 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 H110M-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-15 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
...+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H110M-PLUS D3 USB910 PIN 1 USB78 PIN 1 H110M-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-15 2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... cable to [HD]. 7. By default, this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H110M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT H110M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. If you...H110M-PLUS D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H110M-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
... cable to [HD]. 7. By default, this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H110M-PLUS D3 SPDIF_OUT H110M-PLUS D3 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. If you...H110M-PLUS D3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H110M-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-19 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V 8. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-19 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V 8. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A...
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... to install it If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to... can install to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or...
... to install it If Autorun is enabled in the root folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the Setup.exe to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to... can install to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 1-21 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or...
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...and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection... to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-1
...and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection... to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-1
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...while updating the BIOS! ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...3. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
...while updating the BIOS! ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a ...3. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup...
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...modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.6 Headers and Jumpers for details. • If the system .... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5...
...modes. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.6 Headers and Jumpers for details. • If the system .... Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5...
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...default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The EZ Mode ... the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning ...
...default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode. The EZ Mode ... the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H110M-PLUS D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning ...
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The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to EZ Mode Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Quick Note Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.