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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 Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI specifications summary ......... vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-9 System memory ..................
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.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages Miscellaneous 2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD...
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TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI specifications summary Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel & 12 Gen Processors ® M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel H770 Chipset ® M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Storage M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110...
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TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector...
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TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI specifications summary Aura Sync Special Features - Aura RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Power Saving...
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• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation.
• The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI...
Motherboard overview 24.4cm(9.6in) CPU_OPT AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2 ATX_12V_1 HDMI_DP DIGI+ U32G2X2_C1 U32G1_E34 U32G1_E12 Place this LAN_U32G2_34 side towards LGA1700 the rear of the M.2(WIFI) chassis AUDIO Intel Ethernet 2242 2260 2280 PCIE SATA IRST 4.0 X4 M.2_1(SOCKET3) PCIEX16(G5) Intel ® H770 M.2_2(SOCKET3) PCIE...
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The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI...
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6. M.2 slots (Key M) The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Intel & 12 Gen Processors • ® M.2_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices.
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Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI...
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DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery.
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The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 12 13 TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI...
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DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port. This port allows 2.5Gbps Ethernet connection to a Local ®...
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. Installing the CPU Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever.
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Ensure to remove the soft protection tube on the lever latch before locking the lever latch under the retention tab. Failure to do so may cause damages to your system when installing the cooling system. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Recommended memory configurations...
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Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
• The M.2 is purchased separately. When installing an M.2 to the M.2 slot, you may need to use the removable screw stand. Remove the screws from the heatsink. Remove the heatsink. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI 1-13...
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Install your M.2 to your M.2 slot. The steps may differ between installing M.2 of different lengths, please refer to the different types and their installation steps below: • To install an M.2 to M.2_3 slot For 2280, 22110 length (optional) Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole.
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M.2 to. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI 1-15...
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• To install an M.2 to M.2_1 and M.2_4 slot For 2280 length (optional) Install the bundled M.2 rubber pad if you are installing a single sided M.2 storage device. DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
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For 2280 length Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot. Install your M.2 to the M.2 slot. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 in place. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI 1-17...
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For 2242, 2260 length Remove the pre-installed removable M.2 Q-Latch screw at the 2280 length screw hole. Install the M.2 Q-Latch to the M.2 length screw hole you wish to install your M.2 to. Rotate and adjust the M.2 Q-latch so that the handle points away from the M.2 slot.
Wi-Fi antennas installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi antennas connectors to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi antennas are securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. •...
Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI...
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below: UKCA RF Output table (The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017) Intel®...
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Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama direktive 2014/53/EU. Cijeli https://www.asus.com/support/. tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. Wi-Fi darbība 5150–5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na norādītas tālāk:...
• ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
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ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài kommersielle garanti. Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến hoặc giới hạn các quyền theo Bảo lãnh pháp lý.
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