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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 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 ....
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3.3.10 CPU Graphics Current Limit ......... 3-15 3.3.11 Min. CPU Cache Ratio ..........3-15 3.3.12 Max. CPU Cache Ratio ..........3-15 3.3.13 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio ..........3-15 3.3.14 DRAM Voltage .............. 3-15 3.3.15 DRAM REF Voltage Control ......... 3-15 Advanced menu .................
Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H310A-EM-A 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 USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports at mid- board 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports Rear panel I/O 1 x DisplayPort ports 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x VGA port (continued on the next page) H310A-EM-A...
10 (64-bit) ® Win10 IoT Enterprise OS support Ubuntu RedHat Enterprise Fedora Workstation Certification Form Factor 305mm x 244mm NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Chapter 1: General information...
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. H310A-EM-A...
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 H310A-EM-A...
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: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 Recommended memory configuration DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1...
Jumpers Clear CMOS header (2-pin CLRTC) The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. CLRTC PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
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Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) The Chassis Intrusion 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.
Activity Link Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up LAN port then steady) from S5 mode H310A-EM-A 2-14...
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Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 General Purpose Input/Output connector (GPIO_CON) The General Purpose Input/Output connector is for a general purpose input/ output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output. GPIO_CON 3VSB_GPIO GPIO8 GPIO7 GPIO6 GPIO5 PIN 1 H310A-EM-A 2-16...
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USB 2.0 headers (USB7 / USB8 / USB914) The USB 2.0 headers are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to any of these headers. These USB headers comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB8 USB7 S_USB_PP8...
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System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR_LED PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cable. SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The Speaker header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER PIN 1 H310A-EM-A 2-20...
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M.2 socket 3 This socket allows you to install an M.2 SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3) NOTES: • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • This slot supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • We recommend using a PH1 screwdriver with a torque of 2.0+/-0.2 kgf·cm when tightening the screw.
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The Serial Port 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 NOTE: The serial port cables are purchased separately. H310A-EM-A 2-22...
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13. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) The Front Panel Audio header 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 header. AAFP PIN 1 IMPORTANT!
Slots PCI Express x16 slot This slot supports a PCIe x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX16 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports three PCIe x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification. PCIEX4_1 PCIEX4_2 PCIEX4_3...
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PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specification. PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 H310A-EM-A 2-26...
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.
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.5 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default • Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. H310A-EM-A...
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Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the 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>.
Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. CAUTION! If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. H310A-EM-A...
3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 4-core ratio limit. CAUTION! If you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM READ to PRE Time Configuration option: [Auto] H310A-EM-A...
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DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM Write Latency Configuration option: [Auto] Skew Control...
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Clk Falling Slope Offset Configuration option: [Auto] RTL IOL Control DRAM RTL INIT Value Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] H310A-EM-A...
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DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration option: [Auto] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1)
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Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Late Command Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] H310A-EM-A 3-10...
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Round Trip Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turn Around Timing Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Rank Margin Tool Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Test Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Receive Enable Centering 1D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Retrain Margin Check Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]...
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Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMs] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMs] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] H310A-EM-A 3-12...
Training Profile Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] DLLBwEn Configuration option: [Auto] SPD Write Disable Configuration options: [TRUE] [FALSE] 3.3.7 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage. ® The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
1. The default setting is 1.25 times the power limit 1. According to Intel, the platform must be capable of supporting the duration for up to 10 msec when the turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. Configuration options: [Auto] H310A-EM-A 3-14...
IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [62.49] 3.3.9 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max.
(NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] H310A-EM-A 3-16...
[Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG-ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects.
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This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-States to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-states [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. H310A-EM-A 3-18...
CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C7 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS.
Configuration options: [ACPI Time and Alarm Device] [Legacy RTC] 3.4.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. H310A-EM-A 3-20...
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard the SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. This PCH SKU does not support RST feature. Configuration options: [AHCI] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better...
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Allows you to select COM1 mode. Configuration options: [RS422] [RS232] [RS485] Serial Port 2 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] H310A-EM-A 3-22...
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COM2 Control [RS232] Allows you to select COM2 mode. Configuration options: [RS422] [RS232] [RS485] Serial Port 3 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port 4 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.
This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] H310A-EM-A 3-24...
3.4.9 Serial Console Redirection COM1(~6) Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following item is accessible when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second Allows you to select serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] H310A-EM-A 3-26...
Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “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.
Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click [OK] button to detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan. Do not shut down or reset your system during the tuning progress. Configuration options: [Ok] [Cancel] H310A-EM-A 3-28...
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CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. NOTE: The following items appear only when you set CPU Q-Fan Control to [PWM Mode]. CPU Fan Step Up [0 sec] This item allows you to set the value of the CPU fan step up.
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Chassis Fan Step Down [0 sec] This item allows you to set the value of the Chassis fan step down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] H310A-EM-A 3-30...
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Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot speed. NOTE: The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. H310A-EM-A 3-32...
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Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows display...
This allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys. Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all the previously applied Secure Boot keys. H310A-EM-A 3-34...
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Save all Secure Boot variables This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. Save to File This item allows you to save the downloaded PK to a USB storage device.
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. NOTE: To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. H310A-EM-A 3-36...
<Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter>...
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When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. H310A-EM-A 3-38...
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.
KC: Korea Warning Statement 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.
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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