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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 Specifications ................1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-4 2.3.1 Installing the CPU ............2-5 2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ....
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3.3.13 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-12 3.3.14 Miscellaneous ............... 3-12 3.3.15 APM Configuration ............3-13 3.3.16 EzFlash ................. 3-13 3.3.17 Watchdog Timer ............3-13 Hardware Monitor menu ............3-14 Security menu ................3-14 Boot menu .................. 3-16 Exit menu ..................3-17 Appendix Notices .......................A-1 Service and Support .................A-5...
Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H610A-IM-A Industrial Motherboard 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 2 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.
4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 2 x COM ports (RS232/422/485) 2 x Audio jacks 4 x COM headers (RS232) Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) H610A-IM-A...
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1 x CPU Fan header (PWM mode) 2 x Chassis Fan headers (PWM mode) 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x Buzzer Onboard 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Speaker header 1 x COM Debug header Internal I/O...
Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before 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.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1700 socket.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/ removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
2.3.2 CPU 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 Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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Intel 600 series ® motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS’ Intel 600 series motherboards, ® however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the...
System 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: LGA1700 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A Channel B DIMM_B Installing a DIMM Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
Jumpers 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 PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
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COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1/2_SEL) COM1_SEL COM2_SEL +12V (Default) Setting Pins +12V Ring (Default) AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL ATX mode AT mode (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Connector type H610A-IM-A 2-12...
® connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. H610A-IM-A 2-14...
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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. 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.
WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION: Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! H610A-IM-A 2-16...
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USB 2.0 header (10-pin USB914) This header is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect a USB cable to the header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB914 USB_P9+ USB_P14+ USB_P9- USB_P14- USB+5V USB+5V PIN 1...
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M.2 slot (SOCKET 3) This slot allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) Connector type NGFF KEY-M 67P, 8.5H NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This slot supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. H610A-IM-A 2-18...
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System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
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The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a low-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is installed. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS PIN 1 HEADER 4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch Connector type H610A-IM-A 2-20...
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10. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA CON 7P S/T Connector type 11. General Purpose Input/Output header (GPIO_CON) This header is for a general purpose input/output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output.
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The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as a printer. LPT is standardized as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x13p, K26, 2.54mm pitch, S/T H610A-IM-A 2-22...
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14. COM Port headers (10-pin COM3 - COM6) These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cables to these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM3 COM4 COM5 PIN 1 COM6...
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• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS setup to [Enabled]. H610A-IM-A 2-24...
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16. COM Debug header (5-1 pin COM_DEBUG) This header allows connection to a COM Debug card. COM_DEBUG PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x3p, K3, 2.54 mm pitch, S/T NOTE: The COM Debug Card is purchased separately. Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-25...
Always shut down the system properly from the operating system. IMPORTANT: • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most working conditions and ensures optimal performance.
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 3.2.1 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. 3.2.2 System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time. H610A-IM-A...
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device.
Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display Allows you to select which of the IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG Slot] [PCH PCI] Internal Graphics [Auto] Keep IGFX enabled base on the setup options. H610A-IM-A...
[Disabled] Disables internal graphics. [Enabled] Enables internal graphics. RC6 (Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.5 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to select a PEG or PCI graphical device. PCIEX16 (G5) Slot PCIEx16 (G5) Slot This item allows you to enable or disable the PCIEX16 (G5) slot.
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Configures the speed of PCIEx1 (G3) slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Detect Timeout Allows you to set the time (milliseconds) of waiting for link to exit Detect state for enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling H610A-IM-A...
the port. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or input the desired value. Hot Plug These items allow you to enable/disable PCIEX1 (G3) slot Hot Plug support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device.
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The following items appear only when you set Parallel Port to [Enabled]. Device Mode Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] H610A-IM-A...
3.3.8 Serial Console Redirection COM1~COM6 Console Redirection Configuration options: Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. [Enabled] [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
SATA6G_1/2/3/4 Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1/2/3/4 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug Allow you to enable/disable the hot plug function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] H610A-IM-A 3-10...
3.3.10 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support.
DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] [Auto] H610A-IM-A 3-12...
3.3.15 APM Configuration ErP Ready Allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [S5 State] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the H610A-IM-A 3-14...
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administrator password for accessing the system. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
Allows you to select the boot mode. Configuration options: [LEGACY] [UEFI] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option #1~#5 This item allows you to set the system boot order. Configuration options: [Hard Disk] [NVME] [CD/DVD] [USB Device] [Network] [Disabled] H610A-IM-A 3-16...
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes & Exit This option allows you to save your changes and exit the Setup program. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement HDMI Compliance Statement The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. H610A-IM-A...
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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