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Motherboard PRIME H270M-PLUS
Motherboard PRIME H270M-PLUS
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.4 System memory 1-11 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Exit menu 2-11 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
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... encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Contact... a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Do not place the product in any...
... encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Contact... a qualified service technician or your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Do not place the product in any...
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...Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1x IO shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD User...chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) vi Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/6th...
...Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR4 2400MHz memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1x IO shield 2 x M.2 screws Support DVD User...chipset limitation, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) vi Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Graphics LGA1151 socket for Intel® 7th/6th...
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... (both SATA & x4 PCIE mode)* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity. - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology... Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - The latest...
... (both SATA & x4 PCIE mode)* - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with exceptional clarity and fidelity. - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges - PRIME H270M-PLUS specifications summary Specifications Storage LAN Intel® H270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology... Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Core - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - The latest...
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... 128Mb BIOS SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 9 6 Unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
... 128Mb BIOS SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 9 6 Unplug the power cord before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
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... and data. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket ... processors. TPM_PD# F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 TPM PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. For more details, refer to the fan connectors.
... and data. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket ... processors. TPM_PD# F_SERIRQ F_FRAME# F_LAD3 F_LAD2 F_LAD1 F_LAD0 TPM PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 1-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. For more details, refer to the fan connectors.
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...device in SATA mode is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. ...+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. Intel® H270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect...
...device in SATA mode is only supported when using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you to the latest version from ASUS support website. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_1 port cannot be used. ...+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ M.2 socket 3 These sockets allow you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules. Intel® H270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect...
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... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the... x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to this connector is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS By default, this AAFP connector. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the... x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to this connector is for better thermal environment. 1-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS By default, this AAFP connector. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. M.2_2 shared - - - This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for this motherboard A B C D HD Audio Controller shared - - -
... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. M.2_2 shared - - - This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for this motherboard A B C D HD Audio Controller shared - - -
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... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 12. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is...devices. 11. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. PS...
... if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 12. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that the PnP cap is...devices. 11. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. USB 5Gb/s Type C port. PS...
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... Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
... Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1.4 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to protect the CPU. 1-11 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS
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...you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU...; Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Higher ...
...you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU...; Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Installing a DIMM 1 2 A A B To remove a DIMM A B Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12 Higher ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 ...Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: Z170-K version: 0302 Release Date: 05/22/2015 ...Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 2-1 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS...
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... BIOS file in the removable device into PH270MP. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as... are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. You can cause...
... BIOS file in the removable device into PH270MP. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Turn on your USB flash drive. 2-3 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as... are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. You can cause...
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...Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default...operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-6 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To ...
...Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default...operating system can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Chapter 2: Getting started 2-6 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To ...
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Go to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches ... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures...
Go to the system. 2-7 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches ... device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in the Boot menu. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures...
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... advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to Configuration fields EZ Mode Searches FAQ Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started 2-8 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control...
... advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to Configuration fields EZ Mode Searches FAQ Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2: Getting started 2-8 The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. MyFavorite Language Menu bar Q-Fan control...
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... shows all BIOS items in your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select items in the menu and change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display ... languages that you want to MyFavorites menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS It also allows you to RAID mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
... shows all BIOS items in your fans. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select items in the menu and change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your BIOS. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display ... languages that you want to MyFavorites menu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the settings. 2-9 ASUS PRIME H270M-PLUS It also allows you to RAID mode. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced...
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... highest standards for detailed recycling information in different regions. Regional notice for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the..., 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. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for...
... highest standards for detailed recycling information in different regions. Regional notice for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the..., 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. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for...