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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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... try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard 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...
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... 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.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 8
... panel connector 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1,
Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 (64-bit...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 9
... to motherboard components.
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3 22.1cm(8.7in)
24
KBMS
DIGI +VRM
CPU_FAN
VGA
SOCKET AM4 DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit,288-pin module)
EATXPWR
22.6cm(8.9in)
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
HDMI
ATX12V
USB3_56
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USB12
CHA_FAN
LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO
LANGuard
BATTERY
128Mb BIOS
PCIEX16
16
Realtek 8111H
Super
PRIME A320M-K
I/O PCIEX1_1...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 10
... DDR4 DIMMs into these DIMM sockets.
For more details, refer to System memory.
M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules.
M.2(SOCKET3)
• This M.2 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
• Due to CPU limitation, M.2 socket supported varies by processor.Refer to the specifications summary table for more details.
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 11
... support up to 480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 12
... in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio].
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 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...
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 16
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...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 17
...you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs).
• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
Recommended memory configuration
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 18
Installing a DIMM 1
To remove a DIMM A
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 19
... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Press to change between the two modes.
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 20
... the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information
Displays the system properties of
the selected mode. Click to
Selects the display
switch EZ System Tuning modes
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans
Loads optimized default settings
Shows the bootable devices
Displays the...
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 21
... following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press .
MyFavorite Language Menu bar
Q-Fan control
Hot Keys
Sub-menu items General help Menu items
Configuration fields
Popup window
Scroll bar Last modified
settings
Goes back
to EZ Mode
Search on FAQ
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU and memory voltage output
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 22
... exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , 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.
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Chapter 2: BIOS information
PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 23
... 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.
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PRIME A320M-K Users ManualEnglish - Page 25
....apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
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