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..."), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to this product. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. to the email address gpl@asus.com...
..."), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to this product. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. to the email address gpl@asus.com...
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... configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the support DVD that your area. If you are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. iv Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets...
... configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the support DVD that your area. If you are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. iv Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets...
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... Application DVD ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x TUF inside sticker Support DVD Documentation User manual 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5-Year Warranty card (by region) If any of 512MB. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Package contents Check your retailer. at x2 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 device) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI/D-sub port - TROOPER H110 D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory VGA...
... Application DVD ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x TUF inside sticker Support DVD Documentation User manual 1 x TUF Certification card 1 x TUF 5-Year Warranty card (by region) If any of 512MB. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Package contents Check your retailer. at x2 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 device) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI/D-sub port - TROOPER H110 D3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory VGA...
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...log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit) ATX Form Factor, 12" x 7.8" (30.5cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii TROOPER H110 D3 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin;
...log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS/TUF CPU-Z ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) Windows® 7 (64-bit/32-bit) ATX Form Factor, 12" x 7.8" (30.5cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. viii TROOPER H110 D3 specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin;
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. Failure to...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. Failure to...
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... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard...
... memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-9 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard...
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AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer ASint ASint ASint Asint ASint ASint - - - - - - - - - - - Timing DWND-1211A J4208EBBG-GN-F - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 - • • - • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 23EY4587MB6H -... • • (continued on the next page) ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-11 Chip NO. DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA AMD AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ASint ASint ADDU1600W4G11-B ADDU1600W8G11-B ...
AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer ASint ASint ASint Asint ASint ASint - - - - - - - - - - - Timing DWND-1211A J4208EBBG-GN-F - 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 - • • - • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 23EY4587MB6H -... • • (continued on the next page) ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-11 Chip NO. DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA AMD AMD AMD Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ASint ASint ADDU1600W4G11-B ADDU1600W8G11-B ...
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... on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-15...
... on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-15...
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... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. For system failure due to clear...
... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. For system failure due to clear...
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1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that...
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I/O ports** * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the operating system's setting. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that...
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... connectors are not jumpers! ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12W) fan power...
... connectors are not jumpers! ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-23 These are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 1A (12W) fan power...
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...a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-27 9. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is removed or replaced. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (3-1 pin or 2-pin PLED) This 3-1 pin or 2-pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector...
...a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 1-27 9. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is removed or replaced. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (3-1 pin or 2-pin PLED) This 3-1 pin or 2-pin connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector...
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... update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the 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...
... update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-1 With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the 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...
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... system boot failure! Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use a bootable floppy disk...
... system boot failure! Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use a bootable floppy disk...
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... to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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... restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H110TP.CAP. • The BIOS file in FAT32/16...
... restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H110TP.CAP. • The BIOS file in FAT32/16...
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... BIOS file: 1. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-5 ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup...
... BIOS file: 1. Welcome to Drives panel then select D:. ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 2-5 ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Press ENTER to boot from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup...
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... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. Do this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard...
... BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. Do this motherboard. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard...
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...frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS TROOPER H110 D3...
...frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode or press . Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS TROOPER H110 D3...
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... file list of supplementary user manuals. Running the support DVD Ensure that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the suport CD Click to install the selected items ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 3-1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for updates. To run the support DVD. Double-click to run the support DVD: 1. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
... file list of supplementary user manuals. Running the support DVD Ensure that the motherboard supports Contains the list of the suport CD Click to install the selected items ASUS TROOPER H110 D3 3-1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide Click to display free software for updates. To run the support DVD. Double-click to run the support DVD: 1. Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...