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  • Page 1 Q370M2/CDM...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................iv About this guide ..................iv Package contents ..................vi Q370M2/CDM specifications 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 .................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ** 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 (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max at x8 mode) Expansion 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot...
  • Page 7 - Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static- electricity discharges! - ASUS Overcurrent Protection: Short circuit prevention protects your system...
  • Page 8 Q370M2/CDM specifications summary 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DVI-I port Rear panel I/O 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ports 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Intel ® I219LM M.2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 2242 AUDIO PCIE SATA IRST CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1 Super Intel ® 1083 Q370 128Mb BIOS MONO_OUT 64Mb BIOS PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 COM1 COM2 U31G1_910 USB1112 SPEAKER AAFP F_PANEL DIS_ME CHASSIS CLRTC Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions. ASUS Q370M2/CDM...
  • Page 10 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2) 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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. M.2 socket 3 M.2(SOCKET3) This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
  • Page 11 Disable ME Intel ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it. ® (Default) Disable the Intel ME function before updating it. ® Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) CLRTC This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: PIN 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 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. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. M.2 socket, E Key This socket allows you to install E key and type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT devices. ASUS Q370M2/CDM...
  • Page 12 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1112) Connect a USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, COM2) Connect the serial port module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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.
  • Page 13 Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker for basic system sound capability. You can connect a 3W speaker to this header, but the subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 2 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms). PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot that supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS Q370M2/CDM...
  • Page 14 Rear panel connectors PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 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 Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection (Blinking) LAN port Orange...
  • Page 15 Lime (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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • Due to the design of the Intel 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the ® USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. DVI-I port. This port is for any DVI-I compatible device and are HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS Q370M2/CDM...

  • Page 16: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the 8th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, ® Pentium and Celeron processors. ® ® Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • 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 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. Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 17: System Memory

    This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* Channel A DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2* DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2* DIMM_A2* • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel 8th ® Gen. 6-core or higher processors. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS Q370M2/CDM...
  • Page 18 Recommended memory configuration DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS information Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. The system will automatically active ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS after reboot from the BIOS update failure. ASUS Self-Recovering BIOS ASUS-exclusive BIOS protection technology automatically recovers the system’s BIOS with a verified backup in the event of an update failure, preventing the need to replace or reinstall your hardware.

  • Page 20: Bios Menu Screen

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •...

  • Page 21: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available USB devices. ASUS Q370M2/CDM...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 доступний на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.

  • Page 26: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...

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