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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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...chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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... and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/6th Generation Core...
...chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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... and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology Integrated graphics processor - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/6th Generation Core...
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...: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - The latest transfer technologies with up to the latest version from ASUS support website. PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 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/...
...: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - The latest transfer technologies with up to the latest version from ASUS support website. PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 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/...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I /O ports* * Use a chassis with fast response time Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Q-DIMM - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and...A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I /O ports Internal connectors Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Audio that roars on the next page) viii EPU UEFI BIOS - Featuring friendly graphics user interface...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I /O ports* * Use a chassis with fast response time Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Q-DIMM - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and...A) 1 x 5Gb/s USB Type C port 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-Jack 8-Channel Audio I /O ports Internal connectors Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Audio that roars on the next page) viii EPU UEFI BIOS - Featuring friendly graphics user interface...
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... 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 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-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are set to change without notice. x 9.4 in . ix PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications...
... 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 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-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are set to change without notice. x 9.4 in . ix PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications...
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...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 the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 12 3 2 23.9cm(9.4in) 4 5 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI...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 ...
...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 the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 12 3 2 23.9cm(9.4in) 4 5 KBMS EATX12V CPU_FAN DIGI...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 ...
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... Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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
... Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into these DIMM sockets. 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
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... the operating system settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND 1-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This...
... the operating system settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. USB1112 USB1314 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND 1-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This...
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... 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 is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS By default, this AAFP connector. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that supports HD Audio. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1...
... 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 is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS By default, this AAFP connector. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that supports HD Audio. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1...
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.../Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady) up from your USB 3.0 devices. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the table. 7. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
.../Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady) up from your USB 3.0 devices. 1-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the table. 7. USB 2.0 ports These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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... Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Any excess memory from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install...
... Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Any excess memory from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install...
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... disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302... Click to select a boot logo Click 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
... disk in the future. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302... Click to select a boot logo Click 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
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...to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard... into PH270MP. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the ...
...to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard... into PH270MP. CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in the support DVD may not be the ...
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... load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME H270M-PLUS VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/29/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ... system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Files panel to confirm the BIOS ...
... load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure. 2. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: PRIME H270M-PLUS VER: 0305 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/29/2016 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ... system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. 2-5 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Press to switch from Files panel to confirm the BIOS ...
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... changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Go to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning...
... changes Searches FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. Go to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning...
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... the BIOS setup program. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar...
... the BIOS setup program. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree Map setup. It also allows you to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar...
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... window appears. When you select this option or if you to attempt to load the default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Select OK to load the default values. 2.3 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items...
... window appears. When you select this option or if you to attempt to load the default values for each of the available USB devices. 2-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Select OK to load the default values. 2.3 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items...
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... FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A-1 Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment does...
... FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A-1 Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. If this equipment does...
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...Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME H270M-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of... the FCC Rules. 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 : Oct. 16, 2016 Ver. 140331 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A-5
...Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME H270M-PLUS Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of... the FCC Rules. 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 : Oct. 16, 2016 Ver. 140331 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A-5