Industrial Motherboard H310I-IM-A R2.
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Contents Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout...
3.3.11 Network Stack Configuration......................................... 3-13 3.3.12 HDD/SSD SMART Information...................................... 3-13 3.4 Monitor menu.............................................................................. 3-13 3.5 Boot menu................................................................................... 3-18 3.5.1 Boot Configuration......................................................... 3-18 3.5.2 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H310I-IM-A R2.0 Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. 1.
1.3 Specifications Intel® socket 1151 for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 14nm CPU CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * CPU only supports up to 65W. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. *** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Chipset Intel® H310 Chipset 2 x SO-DIMM, max.
1 x HDMI port 2 x DisplayPorts Rear panel I/O ports 2 x COM ports (2 x RS232/422/485) 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 2-port connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1 and USB2.0 for Wireless 1 x M.
Non-Operation Temperature Relative Humidity OS support Form Factor -40~85°C 0%~85% Windows® 10 (64-bit) Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. 1-4 H310I-IM-A R2.
Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
2.2 Motherboard layout NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17.0cm(6.7in) USB78 USB56 2280 2230 COM1_SEL COM2_SEL GPIO_CON LPC_DEBUG PANEL_SW HDMI DP2 M.2(WIFI) 10 DDR4 SO-DIMM_B1* (64bit, 260-pin module) 11 128Mb BIOS DP1 ASM 1074 23 M.2_(SOCKET3) Intel® I219V EATXPWR VCC_PWR_SEL MSATA_MPCIE 17.0cm(6.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumpers (6-pin COM1_ESL, COM2_ESL) 2. LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-pin USB56, USB78) 5. General purpose input/output connector (GPIO_CON) 6. Serial port connectors (10-pin COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6) 7. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 8. Display panel backlight power selection (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) 9. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) 10. DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 11.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. H310I-IM-A R2.0 CPU socket LGA1151 IMPORTANT! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 2-4 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2.3.1 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 CAUTION! LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1151 socket.
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2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-8 H310I-IM-A R2.
2.4 System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets: SO-DIMM_A1* SO-DIMM_B1* H310I-IM-A R2.
2.5 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 H310I-IM-A R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
3. COM1/2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection (6-pin COM1_SEL, COM2_SEL) COM1_SEL 2 1 4 +12V 3 6 +5V 5 RI (Default) COM2_SEL 2 1 4 +12V 3 6 +5V 5 RI (Default) H310I-IM-A R2.0 COM1/COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V selection 4. Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL 56 34 12 3V (Default) 5V 12V H310I-IM-A R2.
5. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 2 3 ATX mode (Default) AT mode H310I-IM-A R2.0 AT/ATX mode selection Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode 2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 1 1. 2 7 3 4 6 5 Serial ports (COM). These ports connect a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 2. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) ports.
4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. PANEL_SW GND MON_SW# PIN 1 H310I-IM-A R2.0 Display panel power button 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to this connector for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. This connector complies with USB 3.
3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-pin USB56, USB78) USB56 PIN 1 GND PIN 1 GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ B B USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ A GND NC GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ A USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. H310I-IM-A R2.0 USB2.0 connectors CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN H310I-IM-A R2.0 Fan connectors CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. Front panel system panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. (NC) RSTCON#_PANEL GND HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 RESET GND PWRBTN# PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ +HDD_LED +PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL H310I-IM-A R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
9. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low Voltage Differential Signalling (LVDS) interface. LVDS PIN 40 LVDS_DDC_DAT NC +BLVCC +BLVCC +BLVCC LVDS1_CLKLVDS1_CLK+ LCD_BL_PWM INV_ENABKL LVDS_DDC_CLK GND GND GND LVDS0_CLKLVDS0_CLK+ GND (LVDS_Detect#)GND GND +3V NC +V_PANEL +V_PANEL +V_PANEL GND LVDS1_D0LVDS1_D0+ LVDS1_D1LVDS1_D1+ LVDS1_D2LVDS1_D2+ LVDS1_D3LVDS1_D3+ LVDS0_D0LVDS0_D0+ LVDS0_D1LVDS0_D1+ LVDS0_D2LVDS0_D2+ LVDS0_D3LVDS0_D3+ PIN 1 H310I-IM-A R2.
11. M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. Bottom: M.2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 H310I-IM-A R2.0 M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 12. M.2 Wi-Fi This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) 2230 H310I-IM-A R2.0 M.2(Wi-Fi) NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
13. mSATA/mPCIe combo slot (MSATA_MPCIE) This slot allows you to install a full length mSATA or mini-PCIe card, providing you with expandability and connectivity solutions for an optimal system performance. MSATA_MPCIE H310I-IM-A R2.0 mSATA/mPCIe combo slot 14. LPC Debug header This header allows connection to a LPC debug card. LPC Debug header H310I-IM-A R2.0 LPC Debug header IMPORTANT! 2-20 • Scan the QR code to view the meaning of each debug code.
15. Serial port connectors (10-pin COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 DCD# TXD GND RTS# Ring RXD DTR# DSR# CTS# (NC) COM6、COM5、COM4、COM3 H310I-IM-A R2.0 Serial port (COM) connectors NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. 16.
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PIN 1 PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L PIN 1 Legacy AC’97 compliant definition H310I-IM-A R2.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen 3.1.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.
Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. From the Confirm New Password box, key in your password again to confirm the password, then click OK. To change an administrator password: 1.
3.3 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.
SA - PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG-ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile.
SW Guard Extensions [Software Controlled] This item enables/disables the Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window [Auto] Allows you to specify the time window for the Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] [10 ms] [55 ms] [156 ms] [375 ms] [500 ms] [750 ms] ~ [448 sec] CPU Power Management Control Allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
CFG Lock [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH.
Memory Configuration Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] IOAPIC 24-119 Entries [Enabled] Sets to whether allow IOAPIC 24-119 Entries to expand to PIRQI-PIRQX. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
3.3.6 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection [Discrete TPM] This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [Discrete TPM] [Firmware TPM] ME Operation Mode [Normal] When this item is set to [Temporary Disabled], the system will be reset immediately. This option is for debug purpose. ME will return to normal mode once the system is powered off. Configuration options: [Normal] [Temporary Disabled] 3.3.
Video_Data ON to BKLT_PWM ON (T9) [250 ms] Configuration options: [100 ms] [200 ms] [250 ms] [300 ms] BKLT_PWM ON to BKLT_Enable ON (T10) [15 ms] Configuration options: [10 ms] [15 ms] [20 ms] [25 ms] BKLT_Enable OFF to BKLT_PWM OFF (T11) [10 ms] Configuration options: [5 ms] [10 ms] [15 ms] [20 ms] BKLT_PWM OFF to Video_Data OFF (T12) [250 ms] Configuration options: [100 ms] [200 ms] [250 ms] [300 ms] Video_Data OFF to Panel_Vcc OFF (T13) [20 ms] Configuration options: [10 ms] [20 ms] [30 ms] [40 ms]
MSATA_MPCIE Configuration [Auto] [Auto] Auto-detects the device mode. [MSATA Mode] Only supports MSATA devices. [MPCIE Mode] Only supports MPCIE devices. Intel LAN1 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller 1. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel LAN1 PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option ROM of the Intel LAN controller 1.
3.3.9 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] [Power Off] [Last State] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to the manual for the location of the USB ports. 3.3.11 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support.
Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click [OK] button to detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Configuration options: [Ok] [Cancel] CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Disabled] [PWM Mode] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control [PWM mode] [PWM mode] [Disabled] Enables the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Middle Temperature [25] Use the <+> or <-> keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature. Chassis Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%.
Critical Temp Tolerance [xx] Input tolerance of critical temperature. The values range from 0~7. The following item appears only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Manual Mode]. PWM/DC Voltage Output [255] Sets the voltage allocated for Fan Control. Input value range: [0~255] The following item appears only when you set Fan Control Mode to [Thermal Cruise Mode]. Temperature source [SYSTIN] Target Temperature [xx] Input fan control target temperature. The values range from 0~127.
3.5 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot speed. The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] 3.5.1 Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the thirdparty manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.
3.5.3 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Other OS] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system. mode] Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other OS] 3.5.
KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Save to File Allows you to save the downloaded KEK to a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Save to File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx to a USB storage device. Set New Key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
3.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
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Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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