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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 BIOS menu screen 2-2 Exit menu...2-3 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 BIOS menu screen 2-2 Exit menu...2-3 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or... the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
...your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or... the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To...
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...Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Q270M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screw packages Support DVD ...Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of individual CPUs. PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio USB...
...Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME Q270M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 2 x M.2 screw packages Support DVD ...Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. resolution of individual CPUs. PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LAN Audio USB...
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... - Fortified PCIe with fast response time Easy PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - Electrostatic discharge protection - Dependable stability: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ESD Guards - Most advanced options with solid soldering -... - PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary Storage ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X corrosion-resistance for Intel® Optane Memory* - Supports Raid 0,1,5,10 * Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and...
... - Fortified PCIe with fast response time Easy PC DIY: Safe motherboard mounting - Electrostatic discharge protection - Dependable stability: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ESD Guards - Most advanced options with solid soldering -... - PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary Storage ASUS unique features Rear panel I /O - 3X corrosion-resistance for Intel® Optane Memory* - Supports Raid 0,1,5,10 * Intel® Optane Technology is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and...
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ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components... HDMI DP LGA1151 side towards the rear of the 6 chassis USB3_5-8 21 20 19 LAN_USB56 I219LM AUDIO CHA_FAN1 2280 2260 2242 PRIME Q270M-C PCIEX16 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Super I/O MONO_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ASM 1083 2280 2260...
ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components... HDMI DP LGA1151 side towards the rear of the 6 chassis USB3_5-8 21 20 19 LAN_USB56 I219LM AUDIO CHA_FAN1 2280 2260 2242 PRIME Q270M-C PCIEX16 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V Super I/O MONO_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ASM 1083 2280 2260...
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...Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR4 DIMM slots This motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • If you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for 7th / 6th ... of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you are not jumpers! M.2(SOCKET3) These sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage ...
...Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DDR4 DIMM slots This motherboard comes with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • If you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for 7th / 6th ... of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you are not jumpers! M.2(SOCKET3) These sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage ...
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...the computer. 4. LPC Debug header This header allows connection to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports HD Audio standard. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...(Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is for basic system sound capability. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product ...
...the computer. 4. LPC Debug header This header allows connection to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports HD Audio standard. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...(Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is for basic system sound capability. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product ...
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shared - - - - ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-5 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. D shared - - - shared shared B shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. C - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard HD Audio XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN1 I219LM PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared shared - - -
shared - - - - ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-5 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. D shared - - - shared shared B shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. C - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard HD Audio XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN1 I219LM PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI1 M.2_1 M.2_2 A shared shared shared shared shared - - -
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...fan if necessary. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the LGA1151 socket only. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the ...
...fan if necessary. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the LGA1151 socket only. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the CPU heatsink and CPU before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the ...
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... 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • According to... do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-9 A DDR4 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the DDR4 slot. Visit the...
... 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • According to... do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Installing a DIMM 1 To remove a DIMM A B 2 A A B ASUS PRIME Q270M-C 1-9 A DDR4 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the DDR4 slot. Visit the...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to guide you...failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-1 ASUS PRIME Q270M-C Do this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS setup ...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to guide you...failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. 2-1 ASUS PRIME Q270M-C Do this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . BIOS setup ...
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... implied. You may obtain a copy of electronic products. See the License for disposal of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS PRIME Q270M-C A-3 REACH Complying with the License. This product has been designed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive ... Version 2.0 (the "License"); This symbol of parts and recycling. Regional notice for protecting our environment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This product may not use this file...
... implied. You may obtain a copy of electronic products. See the License for disposal of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS PRIME Q270M-C A-3 REACH Complying with the License. This product has been designed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other reproductive ... Version 2.0 (the "License"); This symbol of parts and recycling. Regional notice for protecting our environment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This product may not use this file...
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... : Dec. 03, 2016 Ver. 140331 A-6 Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME Q270M-C Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies ...
... : Dec. 03, 2016 Ver. 140331 A-6 Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : PRIME Q270M-C Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies ...