Motherboard EX-A320M-GAMING
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary........................................... vi Chapter 1 Product introduction Motherboard overview.....................................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS EX-A320M-GAMING motherboard Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 screw package Application DVD 1 x Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN AMD Ryzen™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support Storage AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors: - 1 x M.2 socket 3 with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/2210(SATA mode) storage devices support AMD A320 Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support USB - 6 x USB 3.0/2.
EX-A320M-GAMING specifications summary 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port Rear panel I/O ports 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 2 x USB 2.0/ 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0 connector support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x M.
1 Product introduction Motherboard overview • 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. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 GND Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) To erase the RTC RAM: PIN 1 1.
RGB_HEADER RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) B This header is for RGB LED strips. R G +12V PIN 1 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Rear panel connectors 1 2 9 10 8 3 4 5 7 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0/2.0 devices. 3. • 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. • Due to the design of the Intel® 200 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 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.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. Unplug all power cables before installing 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.
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 Type 2 1 2 Remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom.
System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration.
Installing a DIMM 2 1 A A B To remove a DIMM A B 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
BIOS information 2 Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 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.
I-Cafe The items in this menu allows you to configure some quick settings for the I-Cafe feature. Realtek PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
Ai Tweaker The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: Memory Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . TDP Configuration This item allows you to configure TDP. DIGI+ VRM The subitems in this menu allows you to configure the DIGI+VRM settings. VDDCR CPU Voltage This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores.
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. AMD fTPM configuration Allows you to select the TPM device. You can select the Firmware TPM to enable the AMD CPU fTPM or select Discrete TPM to disable the AMD CPU fTPM.
Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the network stack settings. HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU/ MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan 1/2 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM).
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Fast Boot This item allows you to accelerate the boot speed. Boot Configuration Boot Logo Display This item allows you to configure the boot logo display settings. Bootup NumLock State This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported).
Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license 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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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : EX-A320M-GAMING Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
