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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vii PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 1.5 Wi-Fi antennas installation 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-9 ASUS contact information A-11 Service and Support A-11 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v Package contents...vii PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary vii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-12 1.5 Wi-Fi antennas installation 1-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-2 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-3 2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 Warranty...A-9 ASUS contact information A-11 Service and Support A-11 iii
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... a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity...
... a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. • Your motherboard should only be used in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity...
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...; 13th & 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel® H610 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI™ port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen...
...; 13th & 12th Gen Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot Intel® H610 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI™ port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen...
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....11 a/b/g/n/ac) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.0* * The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I /O Connectors Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on...
....11 a/b/g/n/ac) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band Bluetooth® v5.0* * The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I /O Connectors Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on...
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... USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x Aura RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x COM Port header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - VRM heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 2+ - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) (continued on the next page) viii DIGI+ VRM - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Internal...
... USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x Aura RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x COM Port header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - VRM heatsink design Aura Sync - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 2+ - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) (continued on the next page) viii DIGI+ VRM - Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Internal...
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... motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ix Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS...
... motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ix Please scan the QR Code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME H610M-A WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS...
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... uninstall any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-1
... uninstall any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-1
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... 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 11 4 2 11 21.6cm(8.5in) KBMS HDMI VGA DP ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM ADD_GEN 2_3 4 CHA_FAN2 DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) USB_E12 ATX_PWR U32G2_1 LAN_USB_E34 LGA1700 U32G1_34 U32G1_C2 CHA_FAN1 M.2(WIFI) 4 AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X M.2_1(SOCKET3) 3 Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) Super I/O BATTERY Intel® H610 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA...
... 1.2 Motherboard overview 5 6 1 11 4 2 11 21.6cm(8.5in) KBMS HDMI VGA DP ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN DIGI+ VRM ADD_GEN 2_3 4 CHA_FAN2 DDR5 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module) USB_E12 ATX_PWR U32G2_1 LAN_USB_E34 LGA1700 U32G1_34 U32G1_C2 CHA_FAN1 M.2(WIFI) 4 AUDIO 2280 2260 2242 PCIE SATA 3.0 X4 X M.2_1(SOCKET3) 3 Ethernet PCIEX16(G4) Super I/O BATTERY Intel® H610 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA...
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... fans to System memory. 3. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Intel® H610 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) The M.2 SSD module is inadequate. 6. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-3 CPU socket...
... fans to System memory. 3. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with the PCI Express specification. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Intel® H610 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x2 mode) The M.2 SSD module is inadequate. 6. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-3 CPU socket...
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... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB 2.0 headers...
... USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. The Addressable Gen 2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. 8. USB 2.0 headers...
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... battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-5 Failure to do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
... battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI 1-5 Failure to do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
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... the front panel audio I /O module that you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode. System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (+PWR_LED-) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Press the power button to power up when...
... the front panel audio I /O module that you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. We recommend that supports HD Audio. Speaker header The 4-pin header is in sleep mode. System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (+PWR_LED-) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. Ground HWRST# (NC) • Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. Press the power button to power up when...
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... In port (light blue). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port 4. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the Ethernet port LED indications. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors...
... In port (light blue). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Line Out port (lime). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 7. USB 2.0 ports. Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Ethernet port 4. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the Ethernet port LED indications. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors...
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...cm away from all persons. 12. Side Speaker Out - - - - These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas are securely installed to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Pink (Front panel) 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel - To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Wi-Fi ports. This port connects a microphone.
...cm away from all persons. 12. Side Speaker Out - - - - These ports connect to Wi-Fi antennas. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas are securely installed to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Pink (Front panel) 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel - To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Wi-Fi ports. This port connects a microphone.
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... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is dependent on the CPU and memory configuration, for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of the same version...
... Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B A DDR5 memory module is dependent on the CPU and memory configuration, for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. 1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of the same version...
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....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the code. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI...
....asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the code. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS settings and options may result to different BIOS release versions. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI...
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... To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the...
... To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). After doing either of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to turn the...
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... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
... keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
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Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB port. 5. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610AW5.CAP and...
Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. 3. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to a USB port. 5. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PH610AW5.CAP and...
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... antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be provide with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI A-1 Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to part 15...
... antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be provide with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS PRIME H610M-A WIFI A-1 Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to part 15...