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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H270M-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 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H270M-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 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. .... iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter...
... It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. .... iv These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. How this guide This user guide contains the information you encounter...
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...Refer to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1x IO shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD ... on 6th Generation Intel® processors will runat the maximum transfer rate of 1920 x 1200@60Hz - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for iGPU exclusively) (continued...
...Refer to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1x IO shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD ... on 6th Generation Intel® processors will runat the maximum transfer rate of 1920 x 1200@60Hz - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for iGPU exclusively) (continued...
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...Before using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference Audio - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support ... supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer...
...Before using 7th Generation Intel® processors. Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces multi-lateral interference Audio - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support ... supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. Dual interconnection between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer...
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...2280 2260 2242 7 AUDIO Intel® I219V Super I/O CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 BATTERY 2280 PCIEX1_2 M.2_2 PCIE SATA X2 V IRST X 2260 2242 PRIME H270M-PLUS M.2_2(SOCKET3) M.2_1 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V Intel® H270 USB3_12 8 SATA6G_6 ASM1480 6 SATA6G_5 ALC 887 AAFP MONO_OUT CLRTC ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off...
...2280 2260 2242 7 AUDIO Intel® I219V Super I/O CHA_FAN2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 BATTERY 2280 PCIEX1_2 M.2_2 PCIE SATA X2 V IRST X 2260 2242 PRIME H270M-PLUS M.2_2(SOCKET3) M.2_1 PCIE SATA X4 V IRST V Intel® H270 USB3_12 8 SATA6G_6 ASM1480 6 SATA6G_5 ALC 887 AAFP MONO_OUT CLRTC ... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Failure to do so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off...
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...7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For more details, refer to the fan connectors. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Do not... can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM_PD# F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 TPM PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS These are not jumpers!
...7th/6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. For more details, refer to the fan connectors. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Do not... can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM_PD# F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 TPM PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS These are not jumpers!
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...+ 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+ M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_6 port cannot be used. Intel®...
...+ 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+ M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_6 port cannot be used. Intel®...
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... I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan ...to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
... I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan ...to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. By default, this connector is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
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..." or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for this motherboard A B C D HD Audio Controller shared - - - Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. IRQ assignments for the LAN port LED indications. XHCI shared - - - shared - - - shared...
..." or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for this motherboard A B C D HD Audio Controller shared - - - Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. IRQ assignments for the LAN port LED indications. XHCI shared - - - shared - - - shared...
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... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any DVI-D compatible device. Chapter 1: Product ... is for the LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 12. This port is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for USB (Type C) devices. 11. DVI-D port...
... cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any DVI-D compatible device. Chapter 1: Product ... is for the LGA1151 socket only. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 12. This port is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for USB (Type C) devices. 11. DVI-D port...
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... then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1... channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
... then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The system maps the total size of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1... channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • According to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
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Profile is the standard way of DDR4 2133MHz. • Due to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Higher memory modules will run at the ... do any of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC...
Profile is the standard way of DDR4 2133MHz. • Due to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Higher memory modules will run at the ... do any of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC...
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... the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS With this utility, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to...
... the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS With this utility, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 Click to...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the ...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the...BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the ...
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... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on your motherboard if you see on the system chassis. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used ...help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized ...
... 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Press the reset button on your motherboard if you see on the system chassis. We recommend you always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can be used ...help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. If you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized ...
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... to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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 . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage...
... to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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 . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage...
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... an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to Configuration fields EZ Mode Searches FAQ Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started 2-8
... an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to Configuration fields EZ Mode Searches FAQ Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started 2-8
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... a Tree Map setup. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in the menu and change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you want to MyFavorites menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above...
... a Tree Map setup. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in the menu and change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Hot keys This button above the menu bar allows you want to MyFavorites menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above...
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...Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of...Appendices This class B digital apparatus complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of California to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for California WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of Chemicals) regulatory framework,...
...Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of...Appendices This class B digital apparatus complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of California to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for California WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of Chemicals) regulatory framework,...