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... Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may not be extended if: (1) the product is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
... Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may not be extended if: (1) the product is eager to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in...
... the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. iv Detailed descriptions for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in...
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...; H310 Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard (continued on the next page) vi at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. Supports DisplayPort output with a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If...
...; H310 Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard (continued on the next page) vi at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (max. Supports DisplayPort output with a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™ Supports up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If...
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PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary USB Audio ASUS special features Intel® H310 Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to support an 8-channel audio output. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Choose a chassis with a HD audio module in the front panel to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back panel, blue, Type A) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back panel) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* Gaming Audio: - Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 phase digital power design...
PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary USB Audio ASUS special features Intel® H310 Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to support an 8-channel audio output. Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking * Choose a chassis with a HD audio module in the front panel to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back panel, blue, Type A) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back panel) Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC* Gaming Audio: - Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard - ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 phase digital power design...
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... BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form...
... BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. PRIME H310M2 R2.0 specifications summary ASUS quiet thermal solution Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form...
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord 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...
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Unplug the power cord 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...
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... connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Otherwise,the system will not boot up if the power is designed for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version...
... connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Otherwise,the system will not boot up if the power is designed for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect the 8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version...
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... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to 5Gb/s) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to this connector. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-3 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. The speaker allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and support up to 5Gb/s) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12) Connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module to this connector. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-3 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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... serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card...
... serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card...
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... port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). Refer to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-5 This port connects...
... port allows Gigabit connection to a microphone. This 15-pin port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). Refer to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects to the audio configuration table for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. In the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-5 This port connects...
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... HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. DVI-D can only be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 10. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
... HDMI port. USB 2.0 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. DVI-D can only be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 10. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
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...; Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-7 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components...
...; Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-7 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 4A D5 4 C 5 B 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components...
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... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on Intel® 8th Generation 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use one/two single-sided/double-sided memory module(s), install them...
... the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on Intel® 8th Generation 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. System memory Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use one/two single-sided/double-sided memory module(s), install them...
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DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-9
DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B2* Installing a DIMM 1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* 2 A A B To remove a DIMM B A ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 1-9
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... (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the removable device...
... (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on the system chassis. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to change between the two modes. 2-1 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 See section Motherboard overview for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you in the removable device...
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... CPU Fan's speed. Click to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
... CPU Fan's speed. Click to the Setup Mode item under the Boot menu. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Saves the changes and resets...
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To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu items Menu items Pop-up window Scroll bar General help Returns to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Configuration fields Last modified settings Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press . Menu bar MyFavorite Language Q-Fan control Hot Keys Sub-menu items Menu items Pop-up window Scroll bar General help Returns to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to EZ Mode Search on FAQs Configuration fields Last modified settings Displays hardware monitoring data 2-3 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode.
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..., if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. A-1 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the...
..., if not installed and used in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. A-1 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the...
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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for you may obtain a copy of electronic products. We believe in municipal waste. A-3 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for you may obtain a copy of electronic products. We believe in municipal waste. A-3 ASUS PRIME H310M2 R2.0 Check local regulations for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...