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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.
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.
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Motherboard Installation Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the Motherboard Installation Guide. Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x A620M-AYW WIFI motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x I/O shield Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber package...
A620M-AYW WIFI specifications summary AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series/ 8000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Chipset AMD A620 Chipset 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
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A620M-AYW WIFI specifications summary Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) ports (2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 5 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C...
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Internal I/O connectors 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot Core+...
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Operating System Windows 10 64-bit ® micro-ATX Form Factor Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.7 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.1 cm ) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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.
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Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. •...
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VBUS 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Front Panel connector ® TX2+ TX2- VBUS The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector allows you to connect a USB ® RX1- RX2+ 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ®...
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Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. 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.
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* Audio jacks** HDMI™ port DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) Type-A ports 3, 4 USB 2.0 ports 1, 13, 14, 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) (Teal blue) Type-A ports 2, 6 Wi-Fi module * and **: Refer to the tables below for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear panel Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker LINE IN Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker LINE OUT Center/ Center/ MIC IN Subwoofer Subwoofer Front panel HEADPHONE Side Speaker Out (Lime)
CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • 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 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Motherboard User Manual...
M.2 module installation • The illustrations only show the installation steps for a 22110 M.2 slot, the steps are the same for the other M.2 slots. • Use a Phillips screwdriver when removing or installing the screws or screw stands mentioned in this section.
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(optional) Install the bundled rubber for M.2 if you are installing a single sided M.2 module. DO NOT install the bundled rubber for M.2 when installing a double-sided M.2 module. The rubber installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 modules.
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Install your M.2 module to the M.2 slot. Ensure that there is nothing obstructing your M.2 module when installing the M.2 module to the M.2 slot. Rotate the M.2 Q-Latch clockwise to secure the M.2 module in place. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink. If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged, we recommend replacing it with the bundled thermal pad or a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm.
Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.
For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
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 the <F5> hotkey.
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.
RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks. This configuration is useful in scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array. This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in data loss.
Appendix General 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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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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AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur 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.
Notices for Wi-Fi model FCC RF Caution Statement WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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:...
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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.
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通信システムの基地局又 は陸上移動中継局と通信 する場合を除く zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno IMDA Standards besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/ DB103778 support/ R-NZ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...
• 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 tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.
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