Asus PRIME H310-PLUS LGA 1151 DDR4 ATX Motherboard Review

• Features   ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability. Fan Xpert 2+: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming. 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection. Ultrafast connectivity: Native M.2 support for Lightning-fast storage speeds   Overview ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.   Improved DDR4 stability ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements allow the Prime 300 Series to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits, while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload – whether you're gaming or running intensive applications   Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and Prime 300 Series has one of the best in the business.   USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector Future-proof connectivity USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with two super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.   * Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.   M.2 Speed up with onboard M.2 With x2 PCI Express® 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.   * Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Please refer specification pages for full details.       Specification   CPU Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel® H310 Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor ** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors; DDR4 2400MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2400MHz on Intel® 8th Gen. 4-core processors. Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/D-Sub ports – Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 25600 x 1600 @ 60 Hz – Supports D-sub with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively) Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, gray) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 3 x PCI Storage Intel® H310 Chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & x2 PCIE mode)*1 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, LAN Realtek® RTL8111H, 1 x Gigabit LAN Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC – Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : – LED-illuminated design – Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path. – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced 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 * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output. USB Ports Intel® H310 Chipset : 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5Gbps port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, Type-A, 2 at mid-board) Intel® H310 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board) Special Features 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 DIGI+ VRM: 5 Phase digital power design ASUS EPU : – EPU ASUS Exclusive Features : – AI Suite 3 – Ai Charger – PC Cleaner – File Transfer ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution – ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ ASUS EZ DIY : – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design : – ASUS Q-Slot – ASUS Q-DIMM M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 10Gb/s data transfer speeds) Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A, up to 5Gbps 2 x USB 2.0 1 x COM port(s) 1 x LPT port 3 x Audio jack(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x RGB Header(s) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & x2 PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header Accessories User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x SCD BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, MultilanguageBIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 MyFavorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (SerialPresence Detect) memory information Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Operating System Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 7.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm ) Note *1 When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used. Due to the Chipset limitation, when an M.2 device is installed in PCIe mode, the socket is set to PCIe 2.0.
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• PRIME H310-PLUS

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