Contents Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents ................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 1.3 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 CPU installation .............. 2-5 2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ....
Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H310I-IM-A R3.0 Motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
1 x HDMI port 2 x DisplayPorts 2 x COM ports (2 x RS232/422/485) Rear panel I/O ports 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Audio jacks (continued on the next page) H310I-IM-A R3.0...
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2 x USB 2.0 2-port connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 2-port connector supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 1 (Key E, 2230) for WIFI/BT device 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) for SSD 1 x Full/Half mini-PCIe with SATA 1 x CPU Fan connector...
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Win10 IoT Enterprise Ubuntu OS support RedHat Enterprise Fedora Workstation OpenSUSE Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
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.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
2.3.1 CPU installation CAUTION! LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1151 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
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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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly H310I-IM-A R3.0...
System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR4 SO-DIMM sockets: SO-DIMM_A1 SO-DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A SO-DIMM_A1 Channel B SO-DIMM_B1 Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1...
NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. Display panel backlight power selection (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BLKT_PWR_SEL (Default) Pins 12V (Default) H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-10...
AT mode (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors Serial ports (COM). These ports connect a modem, and other devices that conform with serial specification. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices. H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-12...
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LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Speed Activity Link Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity...
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Center/Subwoofer Headphone Headphone panel) Speaker Out Speaker Out MIC (Front panel) Side Speaker Out To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-14...
2.6.2 Internal connectors LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. PANEL_SW MON_SW# PIN 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U32G1_12) Connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module to this connector for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports.
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CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard. NOTE: The USB cable is purchased separately. General purpose input/output connector (GPIO_CON) This connector is for a general purpose input/output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output. PIN 1 GPIO_CON H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-16...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN PIN 1 PIN 1 CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-18...
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LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS) This connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low Voltage Differential Signalling (LVDS) interface. LVDS LVDS_DAT_PANEL BLKT_PWR BLKT_PWR BLKT_PWR LVDS_TX_TCLK1N PIN 40 LVDS_TX_TCLK1P H_LCD_BL_PWMLV INV_ENABKL_SLV LVDS_DDC_SCL LVDS_TX_TCLK0N LVDS_TX_TCLK0P LVDS_Detect LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LVDS_TX_TA1N_R LVDS_TX_TA1P_R LVDS_TX_TB1N_R LVDS_TX_TB1P_R LVDS_TX_TC1N_R LVDS_TX_TC1P_R...
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The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. 12. M.2 Wi-Fi This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) PIN 1 NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. H310I-IM-A R3.0 2-20...
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13. mSATA/mPCIe combo slot (MSATA_MPCIE) This slot allows you to install a full/half length mSATA or mini-PCIe card, providing you with expandability and connectivity solutions for an optimal system performance. MSATA_MPCIE PIN 1 14. LPC Debug header This header allows connection to a LPC debug card. LPC_DEBUG PIN 1 IMPORTANT!
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17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97...
Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 LVDS Configuration Switch to LVDS Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears when you set Switch to LVDS to [Enable]. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
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All-in-One Chassis Allows you to select All-in-One (AiO) Chassis (if applicable) for simplified AiO configuration. Configuration options: [None] [1920*1080 LVDS1] [1920*1080 LVDS2] [1920*1080 LVDS3] [1600*900 LVDS4] • Be cautious when selecting AiO chassis. Incorrect selection of AiO chassis can cause incorrect operation or potential damage to AiO chassis hardware. The following items appear only when you set All-in-One Chassis to [None].
Endorsement Hierarchy Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM 2.0 UEFI Spec Version Configuration options: [TCG_2] [TCG_1_2] Physical Presence Spec Version Allows you to select to tell O.S. to support PPI Spec Version 1.2 or 1.3. Configuration options: [1.2] [1.3] H310I-IM-A R3.0...
Some HCK tests might not support 1.3. 3.3.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology This item, when set to [enabled], will allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Detect Non-Compliance Device Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.7 CSM Configuration CSM Support The item allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. 3.3.8 Supper IO Configuration NCT6116D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). H310I-IM-A R3.0...
Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] COM1 Control Allows you to select COM1 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Serial Port 2 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 2 (COMB). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
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“stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.
BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB_5(~8) Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] H310I-IM-A R3.0 3-10...
3.3.12 Onboard Devices Configuration Audio Controller Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device unconditionally. Intel LAN1 Controller [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller 1. [Disabled] Disables the controller.
The following items appear when you set Watchdog Support to [Enable]. Watchdog Count mode Allows you to select Watchdog Timer I count mode. Configuration options: [Second Mode] [Minute Mode] Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value. 3.3.17 Miscellaneous DMI/OPI Configuration PCI Express Configuration H310I-IM-A R3.0 3-12...
DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to disable or control Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1][Auto] 3.3.18 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].
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. 3.5.2 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. H310I-IM-A R3.0 3-14...
To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2.
Allows you to restore or load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Allows you to save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Allows you to restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. H310I-IM-A R3.0 3-16...
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. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
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Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. H310I-IM-A R3.0...
Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ Manufacturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen Country Germany...
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