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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

PRIME A320M-E specifications summary

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Chapter 1:  

Product introduction

Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................ 1-7
System memory ........................................................................................ 1-8
M.2 Anchor Installation  ........................................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2:  

BIOS information

BIOS setup program ................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exit menu ................................................................................................... 2-4

Appendix

Notices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4

Summary of Contents for PRIME A320M-E

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME A320M E ...

Page 2: ...pective 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: ...ications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 1 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 System memory 1 8 M 2 Anchor Installation 1 9 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2 1 EZ Mode 2 2 Advanced Mode 2 3 Exit menu 2 4 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: ...ies Athlon processors 2 x DIMMs max 32GB DDR4 2400 2133 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A series APU Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D and D Sub ports Supports HDMI 1 4b with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 160...

Page 7: ...1 ports 4 ports at mid board ASUS unique features Dependable Stability 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 Overvoltage Protection World class circuit protecting power design ASUS Stainless Steel Back I O 3X corrosion resistance for greater durability ASUS DIG...

Page 8: ...connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 2 pin Clear CMOS header 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP WfM2 0 SM BIOS 3 0 ACPI 6 1 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Last Modified lo...

Page 9: ...r components Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions PRIME A320M E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SPEAKER CLRTC F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB34 USB3_12 AAFP COM EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY S...

Page 10: ...ge devices Due to CPU limitation M 2 socket supported varies by processor Refer to the specifications summary table for more details ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit F...

Page 11: ...y with USB 2 0 specifications and support up to 480Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 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 the power cord 2 Use a metal objec...

Page 12: ...o HD Audio If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD Audio PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard supports o...

Page 13: ...versal 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 AMD AM4 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller 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 ...

Page 14: ...1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out 6 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port conne...

Page 15: ...ng the CPU The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2 FM2 socket Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 1 3 2...

Page 16: ...d 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 Recommended memory configuration Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 For system ...

Page 17: ...te the M 2 mounting hole on your motherboard and firmly insert the M 2 Anchor into the hole 2 Insert the M 2 SSD card into the M 2 slot The notch at the end of the M 2 SSD card shall align with the rod of the M 2 Anchor 3 Firmly insert the pin on the M 2 Anchor into the hole on itself 1 Pull up the ring on the M 2 Anchor until it is separated from the hole 2 Remove the M 2 SSD card from the M 2 sl...

Page 18: ...ptions Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend 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...

Page 19: ...ice options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Saves the changes and resets the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click Enter to switch EZ System Tuning modes Displays the Advanced mode menus Se...

Page 20: ... CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click EzMode F7 or press F7 Popup window Search on FAQ ASUS PRIME A320M E 2 3 ...

Page 21: ...d Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press 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 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to loa...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ed in municipal 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 protectin...

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Page 25: ...rica Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 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 Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma...

Page 26: ...r PRIME A320M E 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 undesired operation Repr...

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