ASUS TUF H310M-Plus Gaming Service Manual

TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING

Motherboard

E13867

First Edition

January 2018

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	iv
About this guide..........................................................................................	iv
Package contents........................................................................................	vi
TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING 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

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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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.

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Where to find 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 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.

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	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

	Motherboard	ASUS TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING motherboard
	Cables	2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
		1 x I/O Shield
	Accessories	1 x M.2 Screw package
		1 x TUF GAMING sticker
	Application DVD	Support DVD
	Documentation	1 x User Guide
		1 x TUF Certification Card

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

TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary

		LGA1151 socket for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
		processors
	CPU	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.
	Chipset	Intel® H310 Chipset
		2 x DIMMs, maximum 32GB, DDR4 2600/2400/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
		memory
		Dual-channel memory architecture
	Memory	Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
		* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
		** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th
		Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
		*** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
		Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
	Expansion	1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (@ x16 mode)
	slots	2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
		Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
		Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D ports
		- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x
	Graphics	1600@60Hz
		- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
		- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/
		Insider™
		Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
		Intel® H310 Chipset:
		- 1 x 20Gb/s M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
	Storage	support(both PCIE x4 & SATA mode)*
		- 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
		* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be
		used.
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TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary

LAN	Intel® I219V Gigabit LAN support LANGuard
	Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

		Gaming Audio:
		- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly
	Audio	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 fidelity
		Intel® H310 Chipset
	USB	- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @ mid-board, 2 ports @ back
		panel)
		- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @ mid-board, 4 ports @ back panel)
		ASUS TUF PROTECTION
		- ASUS SafeSlot - Protects your graphics card investment
		- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
		- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design
		- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
		- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
		durability!
		Superb Performance
		ASUS OptiMem
		- Improved DDR4 stability
		M.2 onboard
		- The latest transfer technologies with up to 20Gb/s data transfer speeds
		ASUS EPU
		- EPU
		UEFI BIOS
	ASUS special	- Most advanced options with fast response time
	features	Gaming Scenario
		Audio Features
		- Audio that roars on the battlefield

ASUS Exclusive Features

-ASUS Ai Charger

-ASUS Suite 3

-ASUS file transfer

-ASUS PC Cleaner

EZ DIY

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

-featuring friendly graphics user interface

-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

-ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Q-Design

-ASUS Q-DIMM

-ASUS Q-Slot

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TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING specifications summary

	ASUS Quiet	Quiet Thermal Design
	Thermal	- ASUS Fan Xpert
	Solution	- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution
		1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
		1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
		2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type A (blue)
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	Rear panel I/O	1 x HDMI port
	ports	1 x DVI port
		1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
		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.
		1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen
		1 ports (19-pin)
		1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
		1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
		1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector
		1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector
	Internal	1 x Front panel audio connector
		1 x S/PDIF Out connector
	connectors
		1 x COM header
		1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
		1 x RGB header
		1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2 pin)
		1 x Speaker connector
		1 x System Panel connector
		128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
	BIOS	language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My
		Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search
		and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
	Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
		Drivers
	Support DVD	ASUS Utilities
		ASUS EZ Update
		Anti-virus software (OEM version)
	OS Support	Windows® 10 (64-bit)
	Form Factor	uATX Form Factor, 8.9”x 8.2” (22.6cm x 20.8cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction	1
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.

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20.8cm(8.2in)

RGB HEADER
KBMS
EATX12V	DIGI
	+VRM

CPU_FAN

DVI

Place this
side towards	U31G1_34
the rear of the
chassis				LGA1151
	HDMI
	USB56
17			CHA_FAN
	LAN_USB78
				M.2(SOCKET3)
				PCIE SATA IRST
	AUDIO	Intel® 2280	2260	2242 X4 V X
		I219V	TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING
16
				PCIEX16

DDR4 DIMM B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)	DDR4 DIMM A1* (64bit, 288-pin module)	EATXPWR
M.2(SOCKET3)		SATA6G 1

Super	PCIEX1_1
I/O					128Mb BIOS
		BATTERY		Intel®
15
				H310
ALC	PCIEX1_2
887
SPDIF_OUT					SPEAKER
AAFP	COM	USB914	U31G1_12	CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2

F_PANEL

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22.6cm(8.9in)

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