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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi PRIME H270-PLUS 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 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi PRIME H270-PLUS 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 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Exit menu...2-10 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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...,DVI-D, and RGB ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution of 1024MB(for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 Screws Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of DDR4 2133MHz. *** Refer to 3 displays simultaneously...
...,DVI-D, and RGB ports - Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. resolution of 1024MB(for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 Screws Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of DDR4 2133MHz. *** Refer to 3 displays simultaneously...
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... options with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X2 PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - electricity discharges! - PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary Storage Audio ASUS unique features Intel® H270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices...
... options with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X2 PCIE mode)** - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - electricity discharges! - PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary Storage Audio ASUS unique features Intel® H270 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices...
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... 2+ - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...the control mode automatically. ** Chassis intrusion header is built in the system panel connector. (continued on the next page) viii ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 ...
... 2+ - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 ...the control mode automatically. ** Chassis intrusion header is built in the system panel connector. (continued on the next page) viii ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink solution 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 ...
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PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (...
PRIME H270-PLUS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS... DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (...
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... M.2_1(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 5 16 PCIEX1_1 RTL M.2_1 8111H PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 6 17 PCIEX16_1 16 17 16 Super I/O BATTERY PRIME H270-PLUS PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® H270 M.2_2(SOCKET3) ASM1480 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 ALC 887 PCIEX1_3 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA IRST X2 V X 128Mb BIOS 7 PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT MONO_OUT COM AAFP... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS
... M.2_1(SOCKET3) USB3_12 AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 5 16 PCIEX1_1 RTL M.2_1 8111H PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V 6 17 PCIEX16_1 16 17 16 Super I/O BATTERY PRIME H270-PLUS PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Intel® H270 M.2_2(SOCKET3) ASM1480 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 ALC 887 PCIEX1_3 2280 2260 2242 M.2_2 PCIE SATA IRST X2 V X 128Mb BIOS 7 PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT MONO_OUT COM AAFP... a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS
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... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS
... 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3_34 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND 1-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS PANEL +PWR_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND 1-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS PANEL +PWR_LED- The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the...
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... PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS shared shared shared shared B shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that...
... PCIEx16_1 PCIEx16_2 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS shared shared shared shared B shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that...
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... you connect USB 3.0 devices to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 7. Side Speaker Out For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to USB 3.0 ports for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS USB 3.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). HDMI port. DVI-D can only be converted to output from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal...
... you connect USB 3.0 devices to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 7. Side Speaker Out For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to USB 3.0 ports for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS USB 3.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). HDMI port. DVI-D can only be converted to output from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal...
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Higher memory modules will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2400MHz. • According to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below...
Higher memory modules will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2400MHz. • According to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below...
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... in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's ... BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when...
... in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's ... BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when...
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...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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the ...contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it...
...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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the ...contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section are for the BIOS file. Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it...
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...screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting,... system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. We recommend you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure...
...screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting,... system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. We recommend you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to ensure...
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The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Scroll bar Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Pop-up window Configuration fields Last modified settings Search on FAQs Goes back to configure the BIOS settings.
The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press . 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Scroll bar Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS Q-Fan control MyFavorite Language Menu bar EZ Tuning Wizard Hot Keys Sub-menu item Menu items General help Pop-up window Configuration fields Last modified settings Search on FAQs Goes back to configure the BIOS settings.
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.... You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS To change the value of the selected item. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to... the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. General help At the bottom left corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS...
.... You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS To change the value of the selected item. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this QR code with your mobile device to connect to... the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. General help At the bottom left corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use key to capture the BIOS...
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... equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). A-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. If this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement...
... equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). A-1 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. If this equipment. IC: Canadian Compliance Statement...
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... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME H270-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 10, 2016 Ver. 140331 A-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS...
... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME H270-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part...Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 10, 2016 Ver. 140331 A-5 ASUS PRIME H270-PLUS...