Motherboard PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................................... iv About this guide........................................................................................................... v Package contents........................................................................................................ vi PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI specifications summary....................................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide 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. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.
PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI specifications summary Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Storage M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)** AMD A620 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3. M.
PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump 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 Internal I/O Connectors USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.
PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI specifications summary AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO - DIGI+ VRM - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z MyASUS Software Features Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Connectors with shared bandwidth ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP HDMI DIGI +VRM LAN_USB_5_13 M.2(WIFI) AUDIO Ethernet 2280 TPM 2260 2242 ATX_PWR U32_C6 CHA_FAN1 256Mb BIOS U32G1_89 SOCKET AM5 DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) KBMS _U32G1_34 DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) U32G1_C2 USB_1 DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DP M.2_1(SOCKET3) 1st PCIE SATA 4.
Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 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 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. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Motherboard overview 5 24.4cm(9.6in) 1 2 4 ATX_12V ADD_GEN 2_1 ADD_GEN 2_2 CPU_FAN AIO_PUMP HDMI DIGI +VRM LAN_USB_5_13 M.2(WIFI) Ethernet TPM 2280 2260 2242 M.2_1(SOCKET3) 11 ATX_PWR U32_C6 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 4 256Mb BIOS U32G1_89 SOCKET AM5 16 DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module) KBMS _U32G1_34 DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) U32G1_C2 USB_1 DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 288-pin module) DP 5 30.5cm(12in) 1.2 9 8 1st PCIE SATA 4.
3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0 x16 (supporting x16 mode) graphics card and four PCIe 3.0 x16 (supporting x1 mode) network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port on the front panel. The connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® module is purchased separately. NC NC CC1 VBUS RX1RX1+ GND TX1TX1+ VBUS VBUS TX2+ TX2GND RX2+ RX2GND DD+ CC2 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.
12. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
D+ DGND RX2RX2+ GND TX2TX2+ VBUS TX1GND RX1+ RX1VBUS CC1 NC NC 16. SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also enhances network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 6 7 1 2 3 8 9 1 4 10 5 11 1. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 3. 1Gb Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) port (USB Type-C®). This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® devices. 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 10. Wi-Fi 5 ports. These ports connect to the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna. 11. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM5 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.
1.4 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR5 DIMM sockets: 1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 st Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI 1-11
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BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 2 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS 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. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or A5466.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3.
2.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing) configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code.
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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.
NCC: Wireless Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合 法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合 法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、5.
EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35. India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.
Safety Precautions Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire. 安全上のご注意 付属品は当該専用品です。他の機器には使用しないでください。機器の破損もしくは、火災や感電 の原因となることがあります。 France sorting and recycling information FR Cet appareil et ses accessoires se recyclent À DÉPOSER EN MAGASIN À DÉPOSER EN DÉCHÈTERIE OU Points de collecte sur www.quefairedemesdechets.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below: Déclaration simplifiée de conformité de l’UE ASUSTek Computer Inc.
Uproszczona deklaracja zgodności UE Firma ASUSTek Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami dyrektywy 2014/53/EU. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod adresem https://www.asus.com/support/. W krajach wymienionych w tabeli działanie sieci Wi-Fi w paśmie 5150– 5350 MHz powinno być ograniczone wyłącznie do pomieszczeń: Declaração de Conformidade Simplificada da UE A ASUSTek Computer Inc.
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