Industrial Motherboard H610I-IM-A
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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..
3.3.13 NVMe Configuration....................................................... 3-10 3.3.14 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 3-10 3.3.15 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-11 3.3.16 EZ-Flash........................................................................ 3-12 3.3.17 IO Expander Configuration............................................ 3-12 3.3.18 Watchdog Timer.....................................................
Chapter 1 Product overview Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H610I-IM-A Industrial Motherboard 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 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. 1.2 Features • LGA1700 socket for Intel® 13th/12th Gen.
1.3 Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket for Intel® 13th/12th Gen. Core™ i9/ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports up to 65W Chipset Intel® H610 Chipset Memory 2 x SO-DIMM, max.
1 x CPU Fan header (PWM mode) 1 x Chassis Fan header (PWM mode) 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x Clear CMOS header Internal I/O connectors 1 x Speaker header 1 x COM Debug header 1 x GPIO header (8-bit) 1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 2 x 4-pin ATX power connectors 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x LCD Panel monitor switch header Watch dog timer Yes Power requirement AT/ATX mode Operation Temperature 0~60°C Non-Operatio
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Chapter 2 Motherboard information 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 nine 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 9 10 11 12 17.0cm(6.7in) AT_ATX_SEL LCD_BLKT_PANEL GPIO_CON SPEAKER 25 HDMI2 LGA1700 Intel® I210AT TPM CLRTC Intel® H610 22 AAFP AUDIO 2280 2260 ALC 897 2242 M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA 3.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. COM RING/+5V/+12V selection jumper (COM1/2_SEL) 2-12 2. LCD Panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) 2-24 3. LVDS Backlight Panel header (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 2-25 4. ATX Power connector (24-pin ATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) 2-16 5. Intel® LGA1700 CPU socket 2-4 6. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-20 7. AT/ATX mode selection jumper (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 2-12 8. COM Port headers (10-1 pin COM3 - COM6) 2-22 9.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for the Intel® 13th/12th Gen. Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors. LGA1700 IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 2-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/ removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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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.
4 • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard.
2.4 System memory SO-DIMM_A1 SO-DIMM_B1 This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 IMPORTANT! • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1* Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B 2-10 H610I-IM-A
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. CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 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.
2. 3. COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1/2_SEL) A A B B COM2_SEL COM1_SEL 2 1 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) Setting +12V Pins 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 AT/ATX mode selection jumper (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 ATX mode (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode Connector type 2-12 2 3 AT mode HEADER 1x3p, 2.
4. LVDS Panel Backlight Enable Signal Selection jumper (BKLTEN_SEL) BKLTEN_SEL 2 3 1 2 High Active (Default) BKLTEN_SEL HIGH active Pins 1-2 LOW active 2-3 Connector type 5. Low Active HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T LVDS Panel VCC Power Selection jumper (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL 3 4 5 6 2 1 3V (Default) Setting 12V Pins 5-6 5V 4-3 3V (Default) 1-2 Connector type 5V 12V HEADER 1 x 3p, 2.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 1 4 3 6 5 7 1. COM ports (COM, RS232/RS422/RS485). These ports connect modems, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 2. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 3. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out Port To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors ATX Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 2 x 4-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. A B EATX12V EATXPWR GND GND GND GND A B +12V +12V +12V +12V PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 Connector type 2.
3. USB 2.0 headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These headers are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect a USB cable to the header. The USB headers comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. A USB_78 PIN 10 NC GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V PIN 2 A B B PIN 1 USB_56 PIN 10 NC GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V PIN 2 Connector type PIN 1 HEADER 2x5p, K9, 2mm pitch CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector.
5. M.2 slot (SOCKET 3) This slot allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) Connector type NGFF KEY-M 67P, 8.5H NOTES: 6. • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This slot supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. M.2 Wi-Fi slot This slot connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI NC M.2_BT_PCMCLK S_CNV_RF_RESET_N M.
7. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR_BTN PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED- PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC PIN 2 F_PANEL +HDD_LED- Connector type PIN 9 RESET HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
8. Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 Connector type 9. HEADER 1x4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin_CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
10. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. A B C GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND A B C Connector type SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA CON 7P S/T 11. General Purpose Input/Output header (GPIO_CON) GPIO1 GPIO3 GPIO5 GPIO7 +3V This header is for a general purpose input/output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output.
12. COM Port headers (10-pin COM3 - COM6) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A A B C B D C PIN 1 Connector type DCD# TXD GND RTS# Ring PIN 2 RXD DTR# DSR# CTS# D COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 PIN 9 HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.00mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cable is purchased separately. 13. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) This header is for the lithium CMOS battery.
14. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) A_JD_HPOUT A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 This header 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 header. PIN 2 PIN 10 PIN 1 PIN 9 A_FMIC1_L A_FMIC1_R A_HPOUT_R A_JD_FRONT A_HPOUT_L AAFP Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K8, 2.
15. COM Debug header (5-1 pin COM_DEBUG) This header allows connection to a COM Debug card. COM_DEBUG PIN 6 Debug_Control GND GND PIN 2 Connector type PIN 5 +3V O_COMDBG_P80 PIN 1 HEADER 2x3p, K3, 2.54 mm pitch, S/T NOTE: The COM Debug Card is purchased separately. 16. LCD Panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn on/off the LCD panel display backlight.
17. LVDS Backlight Panel header (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) This header is for the LCD panel brightness controls. LCD_BLKT_PANEL Connector type PIN1 +12V GND LCD_ENABKLT_CN H_LCD_BL_PWM_SW +5V PIN1 eDP Signal +12V GND LCD_ENABKLT_CN NC +5V LVDS Signal WAFER 6p, 2.0mm pitch 18. LVDS/EDP header (40-pin LVDS_EDP) This header is for an internal LVDS or embedded DisplayPort connection.
19. PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G4)) This slot supports a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 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 Hardware Monitor For displaying the system temperature and changing the fan settings Security For configuring the system security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
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 LVDS Configuration The items in this menu show the LVDS-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The following items appear only when you set LVDS to [Enabled].
Mode Select Allows you to select the mode. Configuration options: [JEIDA] [VESA 6bit] [VESA 8bit] [VESA 10bit] 3.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 3.3.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows your system to support more than two frequency ranges. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode for your processor.
RC6 (Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Power Management Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Allow you to enable/disable the ACPI Auto configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation Allow you to enable or disable S4 hibernation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State Allow you to select the ACPI sleep state.
3.3.8 Super IO Configuration NCT6126D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. COM1 Control Allows you to select the COM1 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
3.3.9 Serial Console Redirection COM1~COM6 Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100Plus] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] [VT100] ASCII char set.
data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.
3.3.11 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack 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 This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
LAN2 I210 [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. M.2 WiFi Allow you to enable or disable M.2 WiFi function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] M.2 BT Allow you to enable or disable M.2 BT function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.3.15 APM Configuration ErP Ready Allows you 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.
3.3.16 EZ-Flash Enter Ez-Flash mode This item allows you to run EzFlash utility. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. 3.3.17 IO Expander Configuration IO Expander GPIO 0(~7) Direction Allows you to select the direction of this GPIO. Configuration options: [Output] [Input] Output Value Allows you to select the output value of this GPIO. Configuration options: [Low] [High] 3.3.
Smart Fan Function System Fan Setting Chassis Fan Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). Chassis Fan FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). CPU Fan Setting CPU Fan Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4). CPU Fan FD/RPM 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of Fan Duty/PRM 1(~4) when temperature is T1(~4). 3.
To set a user password: 1. 2. 3. Select the User Password item and press . From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the User Password item and press . From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . Confirm the password when prompted.
Boot up NumLock State [On] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Quiet Boot Allows you to enable or disable the Quiet Boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disable Link] Select to go back to normal boot. FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1~#6 This item allows you to set the system boot order.
Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults This option allows you to save the changes you have made so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the user defaults with all the setup options.
Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (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.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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