ASUS Prime H310M-E R2.0 User Manual

PRIME
H310M-E R2.0

Motherboard

E14387
First Edition

June 2018

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

PRIME H310M-E R2.0 specications summary ........................................ vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................ 1-7

System memory ........................................................................................ 1-8

M.2 Anchor Installation ........................................................................... 1-9

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD Support DVD

Documentation User Guide

ASUS PRIME H310M-E R2.0 motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Anchor

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

PRIME H310M-E R2.0 specications summary

Chipset Intel® H310 Chipset

2 x DIMMs, max 32GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Memory

Expansion
slots

CPU

Graphics

Storage

LAN Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel

6-core or higher processors.

*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

LGA1151 socket for Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®

processors

Supports Intel® 14nm CPU

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA out support: HDMI / D-Sub ports

- Supports HDMI 1.4b output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz /
2560 x 1600@60Hz

- Supports D-Sub output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™

Maximum shared memory of 1024MB

Intel® H310 Chipset:

- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(SATA mode & x2 PCIE mode)*

- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

* When a SATA mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the

SATA6G_2 port.

** Due to the Chipset limitation, when an M.2 device is installed in PCIe mode, the socket is

set to PCIe 2.0.

®

8th Gen.

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PRIME H310M-E R2.0 specications summary

Intel® H310 Chipset:

USB

Audio

ASUS
special
features

- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back

panel, blue, Type A)

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel)

Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC*

Gaming Audio:

- LED-illuminated design: Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio
trace path

- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduces
multi-lateral interference

- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the
quality of the sensitive audio signals

- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound

with exceptional clarity and delity

- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking

* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio

output.

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortied PCIe Slot prevents damage

- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static ­electricity discharges

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design

- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 phase digital power design

Superb Performance

M.2 onboard

- The latest transfer technology with up to 10 GB/s data transfer speeds

ASUS OptiMem

- Improved DDR4 stability

UEFI BIOS

- The most advanced options with a fast response time

Gaming Scenario

Audio Features

- Audio that roars on the battleeld

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS AI Charger

- ASUS AI Suite 3

- ASUS Anti Surge

- ASUS File Transfer

- ASUS PC Cleaner

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-DIMM

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PRIME H310M-E R2.0 specications summary

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

ASUS special
features

ASUS quiet
thermal
solution

Rear panel I/O
ports

Internal
connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD

OS support

Form factor

- Featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

Quiet Thermal Design

- ASUS Fan Xpert

- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (Type-A, blue)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x HDMI port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1

ports (19-pin)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode

1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector 4-pin PWM and 3-pin DC mode

1 x COM connector

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x Speaker connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-

language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My

Favorites, Last Modied 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: 8.9 in. x 7.3 in. (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

Product introduction

Motherboard overview

• 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.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

• Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so

can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1 42 23

18.5cm(7.3in)

KBMS

ATX12V

VGA

CPU_FAN

DIGI
+VRM

1

Place this

side towards

the rear of the

chassis

HDMI

U31G1_34

LAN_USB56

17

AUDIO

Realtek
8111H

16

Super

I/O

15

ALC
887

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin denitions.

ASUS PRIME H310M-E R2.0

CHA_FAN

2280 2260 2242

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

TPM

USB910

COM

1012 1114

USB78

PCIEX16

BATTERY

13

LGA1151

U31G1_12

M.2(SOCKET3)

PCIE SATA IRST

X2 V X

M.2(SOCKET3)

®

Intel
H310

SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2

5 8 79

1

1

EATXPWR

DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)

DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)

22.6cm(8.9in)

1

5

SATA6G_1

128Mb
BIOS

SPEAKER

1

6

F_PANEL

CLRTC

1-1