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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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...ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - Advanced fan controls for left and right channels to the latest ... have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - The latest transfer technologies with exceptional clarity and fidelity. - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb Performance M.2 onboard - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications ...
...ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports @mid-board; 2 ports @back panel) ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - Advanced fan controls for left and right channels to the latest ... have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - The latest transfer technologies with exceptional clarity and fidelity. - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6 Phase digital power design Superb Performance M.2 onboard - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications ...
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ix PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-... settings are set to change without notice. mATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.38 cm x 23.88cm) Specifications are only supported by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)* Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)* * Windows® 8.1 64...
ix PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-... settings are set to change without notice. mATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.38 cm x 23.88cm) Specifications are only supported by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)* Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit)* * Windows® 8.1 64...
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...7th Generation Intel® processors. Intel® H270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used . •...+ 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 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...7th Generation Intel® processors. Intel® H270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used . •...+ 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 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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... future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
... future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers...
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...to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ... Flash 3: 1. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. d) Press to switch to...
...to perform the BIOS update process. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to enable it. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ... Flash 3: 1. See section 2.3 Exit Menu for details. • Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet. d) Press to switch to...
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... USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in the removable device into PH270MP. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut...
... USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The screen captures used in the removable device into PH270MP. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to recover BIOS settings. DO NOT shut...
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...to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. Booting the...• Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. Insert the USB...
...to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. boot: 5. Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. Booting the...• Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. Insert the USB...
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... to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. Are you sure you want to Drives panel...
... to automatically launch EZ Flash 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. Are you sure you want to Drives panel...
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... screens shown in using the first two options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the reset button ...If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on ...
... screens shown in using the first two options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press the reset button ...If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Press to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on ...