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...ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. The source code..., except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. This offer is eager to...
...ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. The source code..., except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. This offer is eager to...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-C R2.0 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 Notices...A-1 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-C R2.0 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 Notices...A-1 iii
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.... • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and...
.... • Seek professional assistance before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and...
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... memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 2048 MB AMD Ryzen™ Processors 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max.@x16 mode) Expansion slots LAN AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max.@x8 mode) AMD A320 Chipset 2 x PCI Express...
... memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of 2048 MB AMD Ryzen™ Processors 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max.@x16 mode) Expansion slots LAN AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max.@x8 mode) AMD A320 Chipset 2 x PCI Express...
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... Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA mode) storage devices support AMD A320 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - Component-free areas to support an 8-channel audio output. 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at the rear panel; 2 ports at mid-board) 6 x USB...
... Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (SATA mode) storage devices support AMD A320 Chipset - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting - Component-free areas to support an 8-channel audio output. 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at the rear panel; 2 ports at mid-board) 6 x USB...
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PRIME A320M-C R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 devices 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Parallel connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS ...
PRIME A320M-C R2.0 specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 x M.2 socket 3 for M Key and type 2242/2260/2280 devices 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Parallel connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector (Support DC & PWM mode) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS ...
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 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 power supply. Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 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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... connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. AMD AM4 CPU socket The motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PCcompatible computers. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction LPT standardizes as a printer. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with an AM4 socket designed for a serial (COM) port. DDR4 DIMM slots Install...
... connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. AMD AM4 CPU socket The motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is the parallel port interface on IBM PCcompatible computers. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction LPT standardizes as a printer. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with an AM4 socket designed for a serial (COM) port. DDR4 DIMM slots Install...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. 3. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 1-3
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to short the two pins. 3. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 1-3
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... the BIOS setup to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These USB connectors comply with USB 3.0 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
... the BIOS setup to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USBchargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. These USB connectors comply with USB 3.0 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to hear system beeps and warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted...
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... Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to CPU limitation, PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot supported varies by processor. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 9-pin COM port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Line In port (light blue). PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards...
... Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to CPU limitation, PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot supported varies by processor. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This 9-pin COM port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Line In port (light blue). PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards...
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... used as data storage only. • Due to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 8. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the front panel to the design of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the audio configuration table for a High...
... used as data storage only. • Due to support a 7.1-channel audio output. 8. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction HDMI port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in the front panel to the design of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of AMD AM4 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the audio configuration table for a High...
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... power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 1-7 Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...
... power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 1-7 Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...
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... memory modules. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Any excess memory from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Check with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
... memory modules. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Any excess memory from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Check with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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. • Press the reset button on . If you in the removable device into A320MCR2.CAP. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 2-1 The BIOS screens...
... enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 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. • Press the reset button on . If you in the removable device into A320MCR2.CAP. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 2-1 The BIOS screens...
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.... 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you...
.... 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Search on FAQs and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you...
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MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 2-3
MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Configuration fields Popup window Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 2-3
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... each of the available USB devices. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option from one of the parameters on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Select...
... each of the available USB devices. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. When you select this option from one of the parameters on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. Select...
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...occur in a residential installation. The use of the device. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of shielded cables for help. Dé... This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 A-1 Le fonctionnement ...
...occur in a residential installation. The use of the device. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of shielded cables for help. Dé... This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 A-1 Le fonctionnement ...
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... undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Apr. 12, 2017 Ver. 140331 ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 A-5 Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-C R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Apr. 12, 2017 Ver. 140331 ASUS PRIME A320M-C R2.0 A-5 Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-C R2.0 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.