Asus PRIME H370-PLUS, Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME H370 PLUS ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Page 3: ...y vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 1 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 10 1 4 System memory 1 11 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 5 2 3 Exit menu 2 10 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 4 ...

Page 4: ...afety Before installing the motherboard and adding components carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust...

Page 5: ...ks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu ...

Page 6: ...d Vendors List Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot at x16 mode 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 x2 and x4 devices 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Graphics Integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D and D sub ports Supports HDMI 1 4b with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 60...

Page 7: ... with exceptional clarity and fidelity Supports jack detection and front panel jack retasking Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output USB Intel H370 Chipset 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps ports 2 ports at the back panel teal blue Type A 6 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps ports 4 ports at mid board 2 ports at the back panel blue Type A 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 p...

Page 8: ...lue 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps Type A ports blue 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 Jack 8 Channel Audio I O ports Internal I O connectors 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps connector supports additional 4 USB ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 2 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector PWM mode 3 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3...

Page 9: ...uning Wizard F6 Qfan Control F3 My Favorites Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WOL by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Operating system support Windows 10 64 bit Form factor ATX form factor 12 0 in x 8 7 in 30 5 cm x 22 1cm PRIME H370 PLUS specifications summary ...

Page 10: ...ng the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 2 Motherboard overview Place this side towards the rear of the chassis PRIME H370 PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 ALC 887 VD2 M 2_1 SOCKET3 M 2_1 SOCKET3 M 2_2 SOCKET3 M 2_2 SOCKET3 RTL 8111H USB1112 USB1314 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CLRTC EATXPWR BATTERY Super I O ASM 1083 2280 2260 224...

Page 11: ...nt the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit EATX12V 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC GND GND GND GND EATXPWR PIN 1 PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND GND PSON GND 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts For a fully configured system we recommend that you use...

Page 12: ... Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors For more details refer to Central Processing Unit CPU DDR4 DIMM slots Install 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets For more details refer to System memory USB 3 1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps connectors 20 1 pin U31G1_12 U31G1_56 Connect a USB 3 1 Gen 1 module to any of these connectors for additional USB 3 1 Gen 1 front ...

Page 13: ...b s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND SATA6G Clear RTC RAM 2 pin 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 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug...

Page 14: ...r is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system p...

Page 15: ... driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts rms R_OUT R_OUT PIN 1 MONO_OUT 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 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin ...

Page 16: ...de PCIe 3 0 x16_1 gray PCIe 3 0 x16_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommended for single VGA card N A Dual VGA PCIe cards x16 x4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with the PCI specifications PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specification...

Page 17: ... channel configuration LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up from S5 mode 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 11 2 1 PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port This port is for a PS 2 mouse or...

Page 18: ...us 3 1 USB 3 1 ports are for USB 3 1 Gen 2 devices USB 3 1 Gen 2 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 2 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 2...

Page 19: ... 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 cove...

Page 20: ...x 2666MHz on Intel 8th Generation 6 core or higher processors DDR4 2400MHz and higher memory modules will run at max 2400MHz on Intel 8th Generation 4 core 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 capabilit...

Page 21: ...1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction Installing a DIMM 1 2 To remove a DIMM B A B A A ...

Page 22: ...herboard s softwares drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar BIOS information 2 Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a b...

Page 23: ...ge Device a Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port then select via Storage Device b Press Tab to switch to the Drive field c Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter d Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field e Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perfor...

Page 24: ...OS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater A...

Page 25: ... then select D 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Press any key to reboot the system to automatically launch EZ Flash 3 Wait until the BIOS ...

Page 26: ...ecommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system 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 Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the...

Page 27: ...IOS setup program can be changed Saves the changes and resets the system Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Search on FAQs Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output...

Page 28: ...Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click EZ Mode F7 or press F7 Language MyFavorite Q Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard General help Menu items Sub menu item Scroll bar Search Pop up window Goes back to EZ Mode Hot Keys Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Configuration fields Last modified settings Search on FAQs ...

Page 29: ...button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode Search F9 This button allows you to search by BIOS item name enter the item name to find the related item listing Hot keys This button abov...

Page 30: ...neral help At the bottom left corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A co...

Page 31: ... default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes and Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this op...

Page 32: ...e equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vo...

Page 33: ...l waste 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 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environm...

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Page 36: ... Number PRIME H370 PLUS PRIME B360 PLUS Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information 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 ...