Asus H310M-IM-A User’s Manual

H310M-IM-A

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E15755

First Edition

September 2019

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Contents

Chapter 1		Product overview
1.1	Package contents.........................................................................		1-1
1.2	Features	.........................................................................................	1-1
1.3	Specifications...............................................................................		1-2

Chapter 2		Motherboard information
2.1	Before you proceed......................................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard layout......................................................................		2-2
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................		2-4
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU ............................................................	2-5
	2.3.2	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...................	2-7
2.4	System memory............................................................................		2-9
2.5	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	2-11
2.6	Connectors..................................................................................		2-12
	2.6.1 ..................................................	Rear panel connectors	2-12
	2.6.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	2-14

Chapter 3		BIOS setup
3.1	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		3-1
	3.1.1	BIOS menu screen..........................................................	3-2
3.2	Main menu.....................................................................................		3-2
	3.2.1	Language [English]..........................................................	3-2
	3.2.2	System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY]...................................	3-2
	3.2.3	System Time [HH:MM:SS]...............................................	3-2
	3.2.4	Security............................................................................	3-2
3.3	Ai Tweaker menu..........................................................................		3-4
	3.3.1	CPU Power Enhancement...............................................	3-4
	3.3.2	CPU Core Ratio...............................................................	3-4
	3.3.3	DRAM Odd Ratio Mode...................................................	3-5
	3.3.4	DRAM Frequency............................................................	3-5
	3.3.5	Power-saving & Performance Mode................................	3-5
	3.3.6	DRAM Timing Control......................................................	3-6
	3.3.7	DIGI+ VRM....................................................................	3-13
	3.3.8	Internal CPU Power Management.................................	3-14
	3.3.9	CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max.............................	3-14
	3.3.10	CPU Graphics Current Limit..........................................	3-15

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	3.3.11	Min. CPU Cache Ratio..................................................	3-15
	3.3.12	Max. CPU Cache Ratio.................................................	3-15
	3.3.13	Max. CPU Graphics Ratio.............................................	3-15
	3.3.14	DRAM Voltage...............................................................	3-15
	3.3.15	DRAM REF Voltage Control..........................................	3-15
3.4	Advanced menu..........................................................................		3-16
	3.4.1	Platform Misc Configuration..........................................	3-16
	3.4.2	CPU Configuration.........................................................	3-17
	3.4.3	System Agent (SA) Configuration..................................	3-19
	3.4.4	PCH Configuration.........................................................	3-20
	3.4.5	PCH Storage Configuration...........................................	3-20
	3.4.6	PCH-FW Configuration..................................................	3-21
	3.4.7	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	3-21
	3.4.8	APM Configuration........................................................	3-23
	3.4.9	PCI Subsystem Settings................................................	3-24
	3.4.10	USB Configuration.........................................................	3-24
	3.4.11	Network Stack Configuration.........................................	3-24
	3.4.12	NVMe Configuration......................................................	3-25
	3.4.13	HDD Secure Erase........................................................	3-25
	3.4.14	HDD/SSD SMART Information......................................	3-25
3.5	Monitor menu..............................................................................		3-25
3.6	Boot menu...................................................................................		3-29
3.7	Tool menu....................................................................................		3-33
3.8	Exit menu.....................................................................................		3-34

Appendix

Notices.......................................................................................................	A-1
ASUS contact information........................................................................	A-5

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Chapter 1

Product overview

1.1Package contents

Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items.

1 x ASUS H310M-IM-A Motherboard

1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable

1 x M.2 screw package 1 x ASUS I/O Shield

NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

1.2Features

•Intel® socket 1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors

•Two DDR4 2666/2400/2133MHz Non-ECC un-buffered DIMMs up to 32GB

•4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x COM header, 1 x COM connector

•1 x PCIe3.0/2.0 x16 slot, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots,1 x M.2 (Key M, 2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA modes

•Multi-display: 1 x DVI-D, 1 x D-Sub

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1.3Specifications

		Intel® socket 1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and
	CPU	Celeron® processors
		Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
	Chipset	Intel® H310 Chipset
		2 x DIMM, max.32GB, DDR4 2666*/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-
	Memory	buffered memory
		* DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen.
		6 core or higher processors.
		Multi-VGA output support: 1x DVI-D port, 1x D-Sub port with max.
	Graphics	resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
		Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously
	Expansion	1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
		2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
	slots
		1 x PCI slot
		-	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at the mid-board; 2 ports at the
	USB		rear panel)
		-	6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at the mid-board; 4 ports at the rear
			panel)
	Serial port	1 x COM port (RS232)
		1 x COM connector (RS232)
	LAN	1X RJ45 Connector (1 x RTL8111H Gb LAN)
	Audio	Realtek® ALC887-VD2 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
		3 X Audio Jacks
		2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		1 x D-Sub port
	Rear panel	1 x DVI-D port
		1 x COM port (RS232)
	I/O ports
		3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
		1 x LAN (RJ45) port
		1 x P/S2 keyboard port
		1 x P/S2 mouse port
		1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
		1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	Front panel	1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, Type 2260/2280 stroage devices support
		(both SATA & PCIe x2 mode)
	I/O ports
		4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
		1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
		1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for PWM & DC mode
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		1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)
		1 x System panel connector
		1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
		1 x 4-pin ATX power connector
	Front panel I/O	1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
		1 x Speaker connector
	ports
		1 x COM connector(RS232)
		1 x Parallel connector
		1 x Clear CMOS header
		1 x 14-1 pin TPM header
		1 x LPC Debug header
	TPM	1 x TPM header (LPC)
	BIOS features	128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI
		6.1, Multi-language BIOS
	Manageability	WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME
	Watch dog timer	Yes
	Power	ATX Mode
	requirement
	Operation	0~60°C
	Temperature
	Non-Operation	-40~85°C
	Temperature
	Relative Humidity	0%~85%
	OS support	Linux, Windows® 10 (64-bit)
	Form Factor	Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 7.6” (24.4cm x 19.3cm)

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1: General information

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Chapter 2

Motherboard information

2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

CAUTION!

•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.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2Motherboard layout

NOTE: Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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19.3cm(7.6in)

KBMS				CPU_FAN
				DIGI
				+VRM
USB5-8		ATX12V
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				LGA1151
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LAN_U32G1_34		CHA_FAN
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		RTL
		8111H
AUDIO		2280	2260
				PCIEX16

M.2(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

X2 V X

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		1
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ASM1480

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PCIEX1_1		BATTERY		CLRTC
			128Mb
			BIOS
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PCIEX1_2
	1083

	ALC		SATA6G_2
	887	PCI

	CHASSIS	LPC DEBUG			SPEAKER	9
COM2	LPT
		USB914	SATA6G_4	SATA6G_3
AAFP		TPM			F_PANEL

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Connectors/Jumpers/Slots

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	1.	ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)	2-19
	2.	CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)	2-16
	3.	Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket	2-4
	4.	M.2 socket 3	2-18
	5.	DDR4 DIMM slots	2-9
	6.	USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_12)	2-14
	7.	Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)	2-11
	8.	Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4)	2-20
	9.	Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)	2-15
	10.	System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)	2-17
	11.	USB 2.0 connector (10-pin USB914)	2-15
	12.	TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)	2-14
	13.	LPC debug header	2-16
	14.	LPT connector	2-20
	15.	Chassis Intrusion header	2-11
	16.	Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)	2-18
	17.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	2-19

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2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® 9th/8th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.

H310M-IM-A CPU socket LGA1151

IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

CAUTION!

•Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the

PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. The manufacturer will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. The manufacturer will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1Installing the CPU

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CAUTION! LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1151 socket.

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2.3.2CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

CAUTION! Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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B

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.4System memory

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module

(DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:

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Channel

Sockets

Channel A

DIMM_A1*

Channel B

DIMM_B1*

H310M-IM-A 288-pin

DDR4 DIMM sockets

Recommended memory configuration

	DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*	DIMM_A1*

Installing a DIMM

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To remove a DIMM

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2.5Jumpers

1.Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords.

CLRTC

GND +3V_BAT

PIN 1

H310M-IM-A Clear RTC RAM

To erase the RTC RAM:

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.Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

2.Chassis intrusion jumper (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

Move the jumper cap to pins 1-2 when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

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	PIN 1
	H310M-IM-A Chassis intrusion connector
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2.6Connectors

2.6.1Rear panel connectors

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1.PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2.USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

3.D-Sub port. This 15-pin port is for a D-Sub monitor or other D-Sub compatible devices.

4.Serial port connector (COM). This port connect a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification.

5.LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

				Activity Link			Speed
Activity/Link LED		Speed LED
				LED			LED
Status	Description	Status	Description
Off	No link	OFF	10Mbps connection
Orange	Linked	ORANGE	100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking)	Data activity	GREEN	1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking	Ready to wake up				LAN port
then steady)	from S5 mode

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.

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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 7.1-channel configuration

	Port	Headset	4.1-channel	5.1-channel	7.1-channel
		2.1-channel
	Line Ourt (Rear	Front Speaker	Front Speaker	Front Speaker Out	Front Speaker Out
	panel)	Out	Out
	MIC(Rear panel)	MIC	Rear Speaker	Rear Speaker Out	Rear Speaker Out
			Out
	Headphone (Front	Headphone	Headphone	Center/Subwoofer	Center/Subwoofer
	panel)			Speaker Out	Speaker Out
	MIC (Front panel)	MIC	MIC	MIC	Side Speaker Out

To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output.

9.USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB

3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

•Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.

10.DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.

11.PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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