Motherboard PRIME H310M-A R2.
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi PRIME H310M-A R2.0 specifications summary........................................ vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview....................................
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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PRIME H310M-A R2.0 motherboard Cables Application DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x M.2 Anchor Support DVD Documentation User Guide Accessories If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. PRIME H310M-A R2.
PRIME H310M-A R2.0 specifications summary USB Intel® H310 Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back panel, blue, Type A) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.
PRIME H310M-A R2.0 specifications summary UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS special features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM Quiet Thermal Design ASUS quiet thermal solution - ASUS Fan Xpert - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type-A, blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.
1 Product introduction Motherboard overview • 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. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. Ensure this PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) F_PANEL +PWR LED- PWR BTN P_LED+ P_LEDF_PWRBTN# GND This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND RSTCON#_PANEL (NC) PIN 1 +HDD_LED- Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC 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.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports the HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
Rear panel connectors 1 2 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1* Channel B DIMM_B1* • 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.
Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B ASUS PRIME H310M-A R2.
M.2 Anchor Installation The M.2 Anchor is a tool-less design to easily fasten and secure your M.2 SSD card to your motherboard without using extra tools. To install the M.2 SSD card using the M.2 Anchor: 1-10 1. Locate the M.2 mounting hole on your motherboard and firmly insert the M.2 Anchor into the hole. 2. Insert the M.2 SSD card into the M.2 slot. The notch at the end of the M.2 SSD card shall align with the rod of the M.2 Anchor. 3. Firmly insert the pin on the M.
To uninstall the M.2 SSD card: 1. Pull up the ring on the M.2 Anchor until it is separated from the hole. 2. Remove the M.2 SSD card from the M.2 slot. ASUS PRIME H310M-A R2.
BIOS information • Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. • Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into PH310MAR.CAP. 2 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.
EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Go to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu.
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below. 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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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.
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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