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... Package contents...vii PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary viii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-9 1.4 DIMM installation 1-10 1.5 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.4 RAID configurations 2-4 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Notices for Wi-Fi model A-4 Warranty...A-9 ASUS contact information A-11 Service and Support A-11 Product...
... Package contents...vii PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary viii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 CPU installation 1-9 1.4 DIMM installation 1-10 1.5 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support 2.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 2-1 2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 2-2 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 2-3 2.4 RAID configurations 2-4 Appendix General Notices...A-1 Notices for Wi-Fi model A-4 Warranty...A-9 ASUS contact information A-11 Service and Support A-11 Product...
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... you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with...
... you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with...
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... troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. About this guide is only available on selected models, please check your motherboard's specifications summary to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your motherboard supports MyASUS. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...
... troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. About this guide is only available on selected models, please check your motherboard's specifications summary to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your motherboard supports MyASUS. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...
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Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. vi RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for your motherboard. 6. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 5. 4.
Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. vi RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for your motherboard. 6. Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. 5. 4.
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... for the following symbols used in the Package contents list above are purchased separately and do not come bundled with your motherboard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x I/O shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x Quick start guide • If any of...
... for the following symbols used in the Package contents list above are purchased separately and do not come bundled with your motherboard package. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x I/O shield 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x Quick start guide • If any of...
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PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage viii AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to AMD CPU specifications. ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)** AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)...
PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage viii AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to AMD CPU specifications. ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)** AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)...
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...panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector (continued on the next page) ix Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x USB...
...panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector (continued on the next page) ix Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x USB...
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...Features Storage Related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with chassis intrude function ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO - PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6...
...Features Storage Related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with chassis intrude function ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - TurboV EVO - PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6...
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS A5532.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - xi
ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS A5532.CAP WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - xi
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... 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 . • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the location of the header/jumper/connector. • The illustrations for this chapter are for reference only. Motherboard User Manual 1-1 Failure to do so may cause...
... 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 . • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on the location of the header/jumper/connector. • The illustrations for this chapter are for reference only. Motherboard User Manual 1-1 Failure to do so may cause...
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...Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Motherboard User Manual 1-3 Specifications vary by CPU types. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one PCIe x16 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 fully inserted. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one orientation. Power connectors...
...Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - The power supply plugs are designed to a power supply. Motherboard User Manual 1-3 Specifications vary by CPU types. We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one PCIe x16 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 fully inserted. 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one orientation. Power connectors...
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... for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector NC CC1 TX2+ TX2- GND D- The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Data +5V PIN 1 • The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips...
... for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Front Panel connector NC CC1 TX2+ TX2- GND D- The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector allows you to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Data +5V PIN 1 • The Addressable Gen 2 headers support WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips...
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... help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to a slot opening on the system chassis. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to reenter data. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS 14. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows...
... help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to a slot opening on the system chassis. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to reenter data. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports HD Audio. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! COM PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS 14. Clear CMOS header The Clear CMOS header allows...
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The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to connect the System Power LED. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow you to [Reset] by default. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. This header is...
The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to connect the System Power LED. System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow you to [Reset] by default. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power Button/Soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button header (RESET) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. This header is...
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... one correct orientation. Motherboard User Manual 1-9 Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Ensure that you...
... one correct orientation. Motherboard User Manual 1-9 Unplug all power cables before you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Ensure that you...
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... location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. A DDR5 memory module is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 You may install Non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use...
... location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. A DDR5 memory module is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 You may install Non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use...
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... Manual & Document under the Support tab of a trained service personnel. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 BIOS settings and options may result to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with its routines. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to instability or boot failure. If you to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings...
... Manual & Document under the Support tab of a trained service personnel. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Motherboard User Manual 2-1 BIOS settings and options may result to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with its routines. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to instability or boot failure. If you to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to your USB storage device. 4. Turn on the system. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to your USB storage device. 4. Turn on the system. 5. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values...