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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-9 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 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME A320M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 M.2 Anchor Installation 1-9 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 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...; R Series Graphics in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on the next page) vi PRIME A320M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series ... 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-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of...
...; R Series Graphics in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. (continued on the next page) vi PRIME A320M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series ... 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-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x M.2 Anchor 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual If any of...
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...at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - electricity discharges! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution - Component-free areas to ...ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - PRIME A320M-E specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
...at mid-board) - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Quiet Thermal Design: - electricity discharges! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution - Component-free areas to ...ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - PRIME A320M-E specifications summary Storage USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
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viii PRIME A320M-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI ... out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
viii PRIME A320M-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI ... out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...rear of the chassis HDMI USB3_56 1 USB3.1_1 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 BATTERY 128Mb BIOS LANGuard AUDIO Realtek 8111H PCIEX16 16 Super I/O 15 ALC 887 PRIME A320M-E PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 M.2(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A320 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER SATA6G_4 COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12 AAFP F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 ...
Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...rear of the chassis HDMI USB3_56 1 USB3.1_1 CHA_FAN LAN_USB3_34 BATTERY 128Mb BIOS LANGuard AUDIO Realtek 8111H PCIEX16 16 Super I/O 15 ALC 887 PRIME A320M-E PCIEX1_1 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1_2 M.2(SOCKET3) 15 AMD® A320 SPDIF_OUT SPEAKER SATA6G_4 COM CLRTC USB34 USB56 USB3_12 AAFP F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 ...
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... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Plug the power cord and turn...
... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Plug the power cord and turn...
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... better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-5 These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. •...
... better performance from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-5 These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. •...
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... you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface...
... you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-7 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface...
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... into the hole. 2. Remove the M.2 SSD card from the hole. 2. M.2 Anchor Installation The M.2 Anchor is separated from the M.2 slot. Firmly insert the pin on itself. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-9 Insert the M.2 SSD card into the hole on the M.2 Anchor into the M.2 slot. To install the M.2 SSD card using extra tools.
... into the hole. 2. Remove the M.2 SSD card from the hole. 2. M.2 Anchor Installation The M.2 Anchor is separated from the M.2 slot. Firmly insert the pin on itself. ASUS PRIME A320M-E 1-9 Insert the M.2 SSD card into the hole on the M.2 Anchor into the M.2 slot. To install the M.2 SSD card using extra tools.
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... Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-E Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS...the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to force reset from the operating system... setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized...
... Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the power button to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-E Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS...the system off then back on. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to force reset from the operating system... setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized...
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Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu items General help Menu items Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-3 ASUS PRIME A320M-E The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu items General help Menu items Configuration fields Popup window Scroll bar Last modified settings Goes back to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-3 ASUS PRIME A320M-E The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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...(B)/NMB-3(B). Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-E This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Changes or...
...(B)/NMB-3(B). Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada. A-1 ASUS PRIME A320M-E This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Changes or...
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...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-E Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with ... that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Jun. 30, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-5 ASUS PRIME A320M-E
...No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME A320M-E Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with ... that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Jun. 30, 2017 Ver. 170324 A-5 ASUS PRIME A320M-E