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PRIME Q270M-C specifications summary

Storage

Intel

®

 Q270 Chipset:

  - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
  -  2 x M.2 Sockets with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices 

with IRST support, (M.2_1 @ SATA & PCIE mode, M.2_2 @PCIE 

mode)

  -  Ready for Intel

®

 Optane Memory*

  -  Supports Raid 0,1,5,10

* Intel

®

 Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Generation Intel

®

 

Processors. Before using Intel

®

 Optane memory modules, ensure that you 

have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from 

ASUS support website. 

ASUS unique features

Dependable stability:

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III:

-  SafeSlot Core - Fortified PCIe with solid soldering

-  LANGuard - Surge-protected networking
-  Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
-  ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
-  Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater 

durability

Superb performance:

UEFI BIOS:

- Most advanced options with fast response time

Easy PC DIY:

Safe motherboard mounting

- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk

Q-Design

- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot

Rear panel I/O ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x DVI-D port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output*

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel 

audio output.

Internal connectors/ 

switches/ buttons

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector

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Summary of Contents for PRIME Q270M-C

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME Q270M C PRIME Q270M C CSM ...

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: ...IME Q270M C specifications summary vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview 1 1 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 9 System memory 1 10 Chapter 2 BIOS information BIOS setup program 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 2 Exit menu 2 3 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 5 ...

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: ...rts HDMI with max resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz 2560x1600 60Hz Supports DVI D with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports D Sub with max resolution of 1920 x 1200 60Hz Support up to three displays simultaneously Support Intel InTruTM 3D Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel InsiderTM Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 2 x PCI ...

Page 7: ...scharge protection Stainless Steel Back I O 3X corrosion resistance for greater durability Superb performance UEFI BIOS Most advanced options with fast response time Easy PC DIY Safe motherboard mounting Component free areas to minimize damage risk Q Design ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Slot Rear panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x DVI D port 1 x D Sub port 1 x HDMI po...

Page 8: ... IC Onboard BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI3 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 3 0 ACPI 5 1 Multi language BIOS ASUSbackup LOGO flash ME update DMI value edit BIOS value edit Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 3 0 WOL WOR PXE Support DVD Drivers Operating systems 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 Gen...

Page 9: ...jury and damage to motherboard components Place this side towards the rear of the chassis PRIME Q270M C PCI1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SPEAKER DIS_ME CHASSIS CLRTC F_PANEL LPC_DEBUG LPT USB3_12 AAFP MONO_OUT EATX12V EATXPWR CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 BATTERY PCIEX16 Super I O ASM 1083 ALC 887 I219LM DIGI VRM 24 4cm 9 6in 24 4cm 9 6in LGA1151 Intel Q270 DDR4 DIMM_A1 64bit 288 pin module 2280 2260 2242 2280 ...

Page 10: ...ies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details M 2 socket 3 These sockets allow you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module These so...

Page 11: ...allows you to hear system warnings Chassis intrusion header 4 1 pin CHASSIS This 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 The signal is then generated as a cha...

Page 12: ...m chassis 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 We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability PCI slot The PCI ...

Page 13: ..._1 shared PCIEx1_2 shared PCI1 shared M 2_1 shared M 2_2 shared When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable IRQ assignments for this motherboard ...

Page 14: ...y the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility 4 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 5 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 Line Out port lime This port ...

Page 15: ... 8 USB 2 0 ports These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 9 DisplayPort This port is for a DisplayPort compatible device 10 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 11 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can not be con...

Page 16: ...t 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 cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect C...

Page 17: ... an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code D C from the same vendor Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules According to 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 usab...

Page 18: ...g POST To enter BIOS Update during POST Press Alt F2 during POST 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...

Page 19: ...onitor Boot Exit Choose the default language BIOS Version 0212 x64 Build Date 11 14 2016 ME Firmware Version 11 6 0 1126 PCH Stepping AO Processor Information Brand String Intel R Core TM i3 6300 CPU 3 80GHz CPU Speed 3800MHz Total Memory 4096MB Memory Frequency 2133MHz System Language English System Date Sun 11 20 2016 System Time 00 34 15 Access Level Administrator Security BIOS Information Menu...

Page 20: ...ess 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 load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Select Screen Select Item...

Page 21: ...cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or rel...

Page 22: ... Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de provo...

Page 23: ... 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 Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Regional notice for California WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the ...

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Page 25: ...L America 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 e...

Page 26: ...ME Q270M C 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 Represent...

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