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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 I-Cafe ...2-2 Main menu 2-3 Ai Tweaker 2-4 Advanced menu 2-6 Monitor menu 2-8 Boot menu 2-9 Tool menu 2-11 Exit menu 2-12 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 I-Cafe ...2-2 Main menu 2-3 Ai Tweaker 2-4 Advanced menu 2-6 Monitor menu 2-8 Boot menu 2-9 Tool menu 2-11 Exit menu 2-12 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD User Guide If any... PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Audio AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™/7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors...
... shared memory of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package 1 x Support DVD User Guide If any... PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot Realtek® ALC 887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Audio AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™/7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors...
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... mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS SafeSlot ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable Aura - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aura RGB Strip Headers Superb performance UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-DIMM - EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary LAN Storage USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111H...
... mid-board) Dependable Stability ASUS SafeSlot ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable Aura - ASUS Q-Slot UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - Aura RGB Strip Headers Superb performance UEFI BIOS - ASUS Q-DIMM - EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary LAN Storage USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111H...
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viii EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ... RAM (2 pin) 1 x System panel connector 1 x RGB header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, I-CAFE, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
viii EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ... RAM (2 pin) 1 x System panel connector 1 x RGB header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, I-CAFE, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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... the rear of the chassis HDMI U31G1_56 12 U31G1_34 CHA_FAN BATTERY 24.4cm(9.6in) SATA6G_4 LAN_USB12 128Mb BIOS AIO_PUMP 15 AUDIO Realtek® 8111H 17 EX-A320M-GAMING PCIEX16 M.2(SOCKET3) 16 Super I/O PCIEX1 22110 2280 2260 2242 AMD A320 AURA M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V ALC PCIEX4 6 887 15 COM TPM USB34 USB56 U31G1_12..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-1
... the rear of the chassis HDMI U31G1_56 12 U31G1_34 CHA_FAN BATTERY 24.4cm(9.6in) SATA6G_4 LAN_USB12 128Mb BIOS AIO_PUMP 15 AUDIO Realtek® 8111H 17 EX-A320M-GAMING PCIEX16 M.2(SOCKET3) 16 Super I/O PCIEX1 22110 2280 2260 2242 AMD A320 AURA M.2(SOCKET3) PCIE SATA X4 V ALC PCIEX4 6 887 15 COM TPM USB34 USB56 U31G1_12..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-1
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... and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. TPM +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 PIN 1 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-3 To erase the RTC RAM: +3V_BAT GND CLRTC 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again...
... and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. TPM +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V F_CLKRUN F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 PIN 1 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-3 To erase the RTC RAM: +3V_BAT GND CLRTC 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again...
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... (lime). Microphone port (pink). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for better compatibility. 3. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-5 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady...
... (lime). Microphone port (pink). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for better compatibility. 3. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-5 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT force the ...
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-7 The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. DO NOT force the ...
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...modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System ...code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel ...
...modules. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System ...code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Recommended memory configurations ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING 1-9 Any excess memory from the same vendor. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel ...
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... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on your data or system. BIOS menu screen... the latest BIOS file for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Advanced Mode. 2-1 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first ...
... BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend you see on your data or system. BIOS menu screen... the latest BIOS file for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Advanced Mode. 2-1 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first ...
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... 1Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-3 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system...
... 1Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. 2-3 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system...
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... voltage for the DRAM. The values range from 2.5V to set the voltage for the VTTDDR voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-5 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1.05V SB Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to...
... voltage for the DRAM. The values range from 2.5V to set the voltage for the VTTDDR voltage. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2-5 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1.05V SB Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to...
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Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 2-7 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the network stack settings.
Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 2-7 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the network stack settings.
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...], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed during the boot sequence. Fast Boot This item allows you to select the setup mode. 2-9 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Option ROM Messages This item allows you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State This item allows you to configure the boot logo...
...], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed during the boot sequence. Fast Boot This item allows you to select the setup mode. 2-9 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Option ROM Messages This item allows you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State This item allows you to configure the boot logo...
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... Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Press [Enter] to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2-11 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Select an item then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options...
... Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Press [Enter] to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] 2-11 ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Select an item then press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options...
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... and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING A-1 Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
... and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING A-1 Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
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...you may obtain a copy of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. you to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");...be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Licensed under the License. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING A-3
...you may obtain a copy of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. you to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");...be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Licensed under the License. ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING A-3
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... +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING...
... +886-2-2890-7798 Web site www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate...asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : EX-A320M-GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : EX-A320M-GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary...
