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Rear panel connectors

4. 

Line In port (light blue)

. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio 

sources. 

5. 

Line Out port (lime)

. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 

5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front 

Speaker Out.

6. 

Microphone port (pink)

. This port connects a microphone.

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.

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

10

6

8

7

2

4 5

3

8

1

11

9

1. 

PS/2 Mouse port (green).

 This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. 

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

 This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other 

VGA-compatible devices.

3. 

LAN (RJ-45) port.

 This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) 

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

 

LAN port LED indications

Summary of Contents for Prime H270-Plus

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME H270 PLUS ...

Page 2: ...espective 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 produc...

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: ...erboard 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 humidity and temperature extrem...

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: ... of DDR4 2133MHz Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified 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 and x4 devices 4 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x1 slots Graphics Integrated graphics processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D and RGB ports Supports HDMI 1 ...

Page 7: ...elding Ensures precision analog digital separation and greatly reduces multi lateral interference Dedicated audio PCB layers Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals Premium Japanese audio capacitors Provide warm natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Supports jack detection and front panel jack retasking Choose the ...

Page 8: ...nnectors support additional 4 USB ports 19 pin 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 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 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x Mono Out header 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x 2...

Page 9: ...een and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 3 0 WOL by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Operating System Support Windows 10 64 bit Windows 8 1 64 bit Windows 7 64 bit 32 bit Windows 8 1 64 bit and Windows 7 32 64 bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel processors Form factor ATX form fa...

Page 10: ...removing 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 H270 PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_4 ALC 887 M 2_1 SOCKET3 M 2_2 SOCKET3 RTL 8111H RTL 2166 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP SPDIF_OUT CLRTC EATXPWR BATTERY Super I O 2280 2260 2242 2280 2260 2242 K...

Page 11: ...V Correctly orient 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 recomm...

Page 12: ... 6th Generation Intel 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 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 USB3_34 Connect a USB 3 0 module to any of these connectors for additional USB 3 0 front or rear pan...

Page 13: ...e that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website Intel H270 Serial ATA 6 0Gb 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...

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: ...r PCI Express 3 0 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 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications IRQ assignments for this motherboard When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support ...

Page 17: ...rt a 7 1 channel audio output 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 10 6 8 7 2 4 5 3 8 1 11 9 1 PS 2 Mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 ...

Page 18: ...e four 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used for data storage We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 0 devices 9 H...

Page 19: ...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 co...

Page 20: ... Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 35V is recommended to protect the CPU Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Insta...

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: ...gs The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed and SATA information Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click Enter to switch EZ System Tuning modes Saves the changes and resets the system Displays th...

Page 28: ...e the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode To access the EZ Mode click EZ Mode F7 or press F7 Goes back to EZ Mode Language MyFavorite Q Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard Hot Keys Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Sub menu item General help Configuration fields Scroll bar Last modified settings Search on FAQs ...

Page 29: ... bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this 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 Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS ...

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: ...o 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 void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadi...

Page 33: ...eeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed 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 recy...

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Page 36: ...s 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 Representative Person s Nam...

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