Asus PRIME Q270M-C/CSM driver and firmware
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User Guide - 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...
User Guide - Page 7
... 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...
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... x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x DIS ME jumper 1 x LPC debug header TPM 2.0 IC Onboard 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL, WOR, PXE Drivers Windows® 10 (64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)* Windows® 7 (64...
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... 1083
2280
2260
2242
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 X
V
ALC 887
18
AAFP
COM1
PCI1
COM2
LPT
LPC_DEBUG
M.2_2(SOCKET3) SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
7 1
Intel® Q270
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128Mb BIOS
CLRTC DIS_ME
SATA6G_6
SATA6G_5
USB78
SPEAKER CHASSIS F_PANEL
17
16
15
14 7 3
13 12 11 10 9 8
Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin definitions.
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... sockets support M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket Install Intel® LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is designed for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
DDR4 DIMM slots This motherboard...
User Guide - Page 11
... Q270 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].
USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_910)
Connect a USB 3.0 module to any of these connectors for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. These...
User Guide - Page 12
...LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT) This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 2 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms).
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards...
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
HD Audio XHCI Controller SATA Controller LAN1 I219LM PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2
PCI1
M.2_1
M.2_2
A shared shared shared shared shared
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shared
shared
B
shared
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-
C - - - - - shared -
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D shared
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, ...
User Guide - Page 14
... the design of the Intel® 200 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by 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
Activity/Link LED Status Off Orange...
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...; i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the...
User Guide - Page 17
... are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.
- For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
Installing a DIMM 1
To remove a DIMM A
B
2
A
A B
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User Guide - Page 18
... system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails 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.
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... Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit
BIOS Information
BIOS Version Build Date ME Firmware Version PCH Stepping
0212 x64 11/14/2016 11.6.0.1126 AO
Choose the default language
Processor Information Brand String
CPU Speed Total Memory Memory Frequency
System Language
System Date System Time
Access Level Security
Intel(R)Core(TM) i3...
User Guide - Page 20
... you to 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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... 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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....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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