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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide .......................................................................................................... v
Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME H470-PLUS specifications summary............................................................ vi
Connectors with shared bandwidth .......................................................................... x
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................... 1-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-6
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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 qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
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 flyers,
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.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
Cables
Miscellaneous
Application DVD
Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1 x PRIME H470-PLUS motherboard
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Rubber package
1 x M.2 SSD screw package
1 x M.2 Key E screw package
1 x Support DVD
1 x User manual
PRIME H470-PLUS specifications summary
Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron®
Processors*
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Expansion Slots
Multi-GPU Support
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max
Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
®
** Intel
Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Intel® H470 Chipset
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC,
Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem
* For 10th Gen Intel® processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/
2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
1 x DisplayPort 1.4**
1 x HDMITM 1.4b
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to
www.intel.com for any update.
Intel® 10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
Intel® H470 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
4 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
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PRIME H470-PLUS specifications summary
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® H470 Chipset
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4
mode)
Storage
Ethernet1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
Wireless &
Bluetooth
USB
Audio
Back Panel I/O Ports
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x2