Asus Q370M-C User Manual
PRIME
Q370M-C
PRIME
Q370M-C/CSM
Motherboard
E14162
First Edition
April 2018
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
PRIME Q370M-C specications summary ................................................ vi
Chapter 1 : Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................ 1-8
System memory ........................................................................................ 1-9
Chapter 2 : BIOS information
BIOS setup program ................................................................................. 2-1
BIOS menu screen .................................................................................... 2-2
Event Log .................................................................................................. 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 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.
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 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
ASUS PRIME Q370M-C motherboard
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
2 x M.2 screw packages
1 x User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME Q370M-C specications summary
LGA1151 socket for Intel® 8th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
processors*
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
slots
Graphics
USB
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.
Intel® Q370 Chipset
4 x DIMMs, maximum 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please
refer to Memory QVL for details.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen.
6-core or higher processors.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: 2 x DP/HDMI/VGA ports
- Supports DisplayPort output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
- Supports HDMI output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560
x 1600@60Hz
- Supports VGA output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports up to three displays simultaneously
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Intel® Q370 Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (4 ports at back panel, @Type A)
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (4 ports at front panel)
- 4x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board; 2 ports at back panel, @Type A)
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PRIME Q370M-C specications summary
Intel® Q370 Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
- Supports Raid 0,1,5,10
- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices with IRST
Storage
LAN Intel® I219LM Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio
ASUS
special
features
Rear panel
I/O ports
Internal
connectors
support (1@SATA*& PCIe mode, 1@ PCIe mode only)
- 1 x M.2 Socket with E Key, type 2230 Wi-Fi devices support ( support PCIe &
CNVI both wi module, support WoWLAN )
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
* SATA mode shares with SATA6G_2 port.
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Motherboard Focused Features :
- ASUS Self- Recovering BIOS: Automatically recovers BIOS update once crash
happens
- ASUS Event Log: Records activities of system and provides information in BIOS
- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit: Speeds up BIOS update solution by partial BIOS
design
- Anti-Moisture: Against moisture and corrosion — prolonging the life of your
motherboard
- 24/7 Reliability: Tested under temperature up to 45°C and humidity up to 80% to
ensure handle diverse environment
- Overcurrent Protection: Short circuit prevention, protects your system
Easy Assembly Design :
- Fixed-position&Color-coded Connectors: Enable easy identication and cable-
matching, speeding up the production line
- Box Headers: USB headers are box style, enabling fast connector installation and
preventing pin damage
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x DisplayPort ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports (@Type A)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (@Type A)
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
2 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for E Key)
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
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PRIME Q370M-C specications summary
1 x System panel connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Speaker connector
2 x COM headers
Internal
connectors
BIOS features
Manageability
Support DVD
OS support Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Form factor mATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
1 x LPT port header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x MONO-out header(with Amp IC)
1 x DIS ME jumper
1 x LPC debug header
TPM 2.0 IC Onboard
192Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language
BIOS, ASUS Self- Recovering BIOS, ASUS Event log, ASUS Commercial Kit
WOL, PXE
Drivers
ASUS Commercial BIOS Kits
ASUS Watchdog timer
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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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
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
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KBMS
VGA
HDMI
U31G2_12
DP12
U31G2_34
LAN_USB56
AUDIO
21
20
19
18
BATTERY
®
Intel
I219LM
2280 2260 2242
CHA_FAN1
PCIEX1_1
Super
I/O
PCIEX1_2
MONO_OUT
ALC
887
COM1 COM2
AAFP
EATX12V
2280 2260 2242
24.4cm(9.6in)
CPU_FAN
DIGI
+VRM
LGA1151
DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 DIMM_B2* (64bit,288-pin module)
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
LPC_DEBUG
M.2(WIFI)
X4 VV
U31G1_78
71415
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 X V
31617 13
Intel
Q370
USB1112
PCIEX16
ASM
1083
PCI
LPT
Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin denitions.
1
2
EATXPWR
24.4cm(9.6in)
6
SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 DIMM_A2* (64bit, 288-pin module)
®
SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5
CLRTC
DIS_ME
7
U31G1_56
1
CHA_FAN2
128Mb
6
BIOS
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
64Mb
BIOS
SPEAKER
F_PANEL
CHASSIS
810 912 11
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