Industrial Motherboard H610M-IM-A
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Contents Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout...
3.3.13 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-11 3.3.14 EzFlash.......................................................................... 3-12 3.3.14 Watchdog Timer............................................................. 3-12 3.4 Hardware Monitor menu............................................................. 3-13 3.5 Security menu............................................................................. 3-13 3.6 Boot menu...........................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H610M-IM-A Industrial Motherboard 1 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 2 x M.2 screw package 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.
1.3 Specifications CPU LGA1700 socket for Intel® Core™ i9/i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports up to 65W Chipset Intel® H610 Chipset Memory 2 x U-DIMM, max.64GB, DDR4 3200/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz SDRAM Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Graphics Multi-VGA output support: VGA/HDMI®/DisplayPort ports* - Supports HDMI® 2.1 output with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz - Supports DisplayPort 1.
1 x CPU Fan header (PWM mode) 1 x Chassis Fan header (PWM mode) 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x Clear CMOS header Internal I/O connectors 1 x Speaker header 1 x GPIO header (8-bit) 1 x AT/ATX mode selection jumper 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX power connector 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x I2C header Watch dog timer Yes Power requirement AT/ATX mode Operation Temperature 0~60°C Non-Operation Temperatur
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Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 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.
2.2 Motherboard layout NOTE: Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 24.4cm(9.6in) CPU_FAN EATX12V DP_HDMI1 LGA1700 LAN1_U32G2_12 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis SATA6G_1 BATT_CON WGI219V LAN2_U32G1_34 2260 24 23 M.2(SOCKET3) 1 8 PCIE SATA 3.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. COM RING/+5V/+12V selection (COM1/2_SEL) 2-12 2. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) 2-15 3. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2-15 4. CPU and chassis fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-16 5. M.2 slot (SOCKET 3) 2-16 6. Intel® LGA1700 CPU socket 2-4 7. DDR4 U-DIMM slots 2-9 8. SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 2-17 9. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 2-17 10. I2C header (6-1 pin I2C) 2-18 11.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1700 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i9 / Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors. LGA1700 IMPORTANT: Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. CAUTION! 2-4 • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/ removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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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.
4 • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS’ Intel® 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system. • Push-pin type LGA1200 compatible cooling systems cannot be installed to this motherboard.
2.4 System memory DIMM_A DIMM_B This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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2.5 1. Jumpers 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. CLRTC +3V_BAT_RTC GND PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
2. COM Ring/+5V/+12V selection jumper (6-pin COM1/2_SEL) A A B B 2 4 3 1 +12V 3. Setting +12V Pins 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 COM1_SEL COM2_SEL 6 5 +5V RI (Default) AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 ATX mode (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode 2-3 AT mode Connector type 2-12 2 3 AT mode HEADER 1x3p, 2.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 6 3 3 4 7 5 8 9 1. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible device. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. COM ports (COM, RS232/RS422/RS485). These ports connect modems, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 4. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors Battery header (2-pin BATTERY) This header is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATT_CON GND +BAT PIN 1 2. ATX Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
3. CPU and Chassis Fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan headers on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. A B CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM B GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN A Connector type WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION: Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
5. SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) These ports connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. A B SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND B D 6.
7. I2C header PWR 3.3V NC The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) header allows you to connect an I2C compatible IoT security module. I2C I2C_CLK I2C_DATA GND PIN 1 Connector type 8. Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch Speaker header (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 Connector type 2-18 HEADER 1x4p, 2.
9. 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 low-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is installed. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS Connector type Chassis Signal GND +5VSB_MB PIN 1 HEADER 4p, K2, 2.
10. Front Panel System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR_BTN F_PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR NC PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED +HDD_LED Connector type RESET Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED) • This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this header.
11. MPCIE slot GND WL_ISOLATE#_R S_PLTRST# 3.3V GND 1.5V NC NC GND S_USB_PN14 S_USB_PP14 GND NC NC NC 1.5V GND 3.3V 3.3V GND 1.5V NC NC NC NC NC This slot allows you to install a full length mini-PCIe card, providing you with expandability and connectivity solutions for an optimal system performance. MPCIE NC NC GND PCIE_WLAN_RXN PCIE_WLAN_RXP GND GND PCIE_WLAN_TXN_C PCIE_WLAN_TXP_C GND GND 3.3V 3.3V GND NC NC NC NC S_WAKE# NC NC NC GND CK_100M_MPCIE1N CK_100M_MPCIE1P GND PIN 1 12.
13. USB 2.0 headers/connector (10-pin USB56, USB78 / USB9, USB9) A USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC These headers/connector are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cables to the headers/connector. The USB headers/connector comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB_56 C USB9 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V S_USB_PN9 S_USB_PP9 GND PIN 1 PIN 1 USB_78 PIN 1 A B C USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND B Header 2x5p, K9, 2.
15. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin AAFP) A_JD_HPOUT A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 This 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 A_FMIC1_L A_FMIC1_R A_HPOUT_R A_JD_FRONT A_HPOUT_L PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 2x5p, K8, 2.
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Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Hardware Monitor For displaying the system temperature and changing the fan settings Security For configuring the system security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
3.3 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.3.1 PCH-FW Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] 3.3.2 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices.
3.3.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in the submenu may be different depending on the type of CPU installed. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Enhanced C-states [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. Power Limit 1 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 1. [Enabled] Enables power limit 1. Power Limit 2 Override [Disabled] Disables power limit 2. [Enabled] Enables power limit 2. Power Limit 2 This item allows you to input the value of power limit 2 in milliwatts. If the value is 0, BIOS will program this value as 1.25 times of Processor Base Power (TDP). For 12.50W, enter 12500.
PCIe Speed Configures the speed of PCIEx16 (G5) slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] Detect Timeout Allows you to set the time (milliseconds) of waiting for link to exit Detect state for enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or input the desired value. Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable or disable the detection function of non-compliance PCI Express device.
COM1 Control Allows you to select the COM1 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. COM2 Control Allows you to select the COM2 mode. Configuration options: [RS232] [RS422] [RS485] Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
Terminal Type Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100Plus] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100Plus] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] 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.
Resolution 100x31 Allows you to enable or disable extended terminal resolution. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Putty KeyPad Allows you to select FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] 3.3.8 SATA Configuration This item allows you to configure SATA device options settings. SATA Controller(s) Allows you to enables or disables the onboard SATA device.
3.3.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
USB5-10 Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.11 NVMe Configuration The NVMe Configuration menu displays the NVMe controller and drive information of the devices connected and allows you to configure NVMe device options settings. 3.3.12 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device.
Power On By PCIE/PCI This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS2 Enables or disables the system to be powered on by a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Ring devices to generate a wake event. Disables the Ring devices to generate a wake event.
3.4 Hardware Monitor menu The items in this menu provide you an overview of system status including temperature, fan speed and voltage, and allow you to configure the smart fan. Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the smart fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] The following item appears only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode]. Smart Fan Function Chassis Fan Setting Temperature 1(~4) Allows you to set the value of temperature1(~4).
To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password.
3.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Configuration options: [1] - [65535] Boot up NumLock State [On] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
Save Changes & Reset This option allows you to exit the Setup program after saving changes. Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving changes. Save changes This option allows you to save changes to any of the setup options you have made so far. Discard changes This option allows you to discard changes to any of the setup options you have made so far. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (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.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH 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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