ASUS H610M-K Prime ARGB Mother Boards User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS H610M-K Prime ARGB Mother Boards
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Prepare the components
Install key components
Install the cooling system
Install the motherboard into the chassis
Connect to chassis fan and ARGB/RGB headers
Install and connect the power supply unit (PSU)
Connect everything to the motherboard
Install the graphics card
Connect to the Internet via Ethernet/Wi-Fi antenna
Connect peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.)
Turn on the PSU and your PC
Install the operating system and drivers
Electrical safety
Operation safety
Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information
General Notices
Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation
Notices for non Wi-Fi model
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Warranty
ASUS contact information
Service and Support
Product Register
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ASUS H610M-K Prime ARGB Mother Boards

Specifications

Socket Type: LGA1700
Memory Support: DDR4 DIMM_A (64bit, 288-pin module), DDR4 DIMM_B (64bit, 288-pin module)
Storage Support: M.2(SOCKET3), SATA6G_1 to SATA6G_4, PCIEX16(G4), PCIEX1(G3)
Connectivity: LAN, USB 2.0, USB 5Gbps, USB 9, HDMI, Ethernet
Power Supply: ATX_PWR, CPU_12V, SATA Power, PCIE Power

Product Usage Instructions

Prepare the Components

Ensure you have the following components ready: CPU, Memory, M.2 SSD, Chassis, CPU Cooler, SATA device, Power Supply Unit, Graphics Card.

Install Key Components

Apply thermal paste before installing the CPU. Secure all components properly as per the manuals.

CPU Installation

Follow the motherboard manual for detailed CPU installation instructions.

M.2 SSD Installation

Secure the M.2 SSD properly by rotating the M.2 Q-latch and following the manual instructions.

Install the Cooling System

Connect CPU_FAN/CPU_OPT to the cooler or radiator as per the cooler manual.

Install Motherboard into Chassis

If the I/O shield is not pre-mounted, install it correctly. Connect cables from chassis including fan and ARGB/RGB headers.

Connect Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Secure PSU to chassis using screws and ensure proper airflow within the chassis.

Connect Cables from PSU

Refer to motherboard manual for detailed PSU cable connection instructions.

Connect Everything to the Motherboard

Connect power cables including PLED, PWRSW, HDD_LED, RESET from chassis to the motherboard.

Install Graphics Card

Install the graphics card and ensure proper power connections as per the manual.

Connect to Internet and Peripherals

Connect to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi antenna. Connect peripherals like monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Turn on Your PC

Switch on the PSU and power up your PC.

FAQ

Q: How do I check system status when powering on my PC?

A: Please refer to the Q-LEDs or Q-LED Core on selected motherboards for system status indicators.

The items labeled below correspond to the installation steps, for steps 1,2,11,12 and more information on the steps, please refer to the rest of the guide.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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Prepare the components

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NOTE: The components listed above are recommendations, please prepare components according to your needs.

Install key components

Install the CPU

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Install the Memory

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Install the M.2 SSD

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Install the cooling system

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Install the motherboard into the chassis

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Connect to chassis fan and ARGB/RGB headers

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Install and connect the power supply unit (PSU)

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Connect the power cables to the motherboard

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Connect everything to the motherboard

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Install the graphics card

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Connect to the Internet via Ethernet/Wi-Fi antenna

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Connect peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.)

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Turn on the PSU and your PC

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Install the operating system and drivers

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.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, 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 your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C and 35°C.

Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information

WARNING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Seek medical attention immediately.

General Notices

FCC Compliance Information

Responsible Party: Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (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.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

HDMI Trademark Notice
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Safety Precautions
Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product. Never use accessories for other products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fire.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation

ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:

EU REACH and Article 33
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.

EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see
http://csr.asus.com/english/article.aspx?id=35

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.
Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư
30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.

Türkiye RoHS
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Notices for non Wi-Fi model

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.

Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related UKCA Directives. Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support

Warranty

ASUS Guarantee Information

ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee.
ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS Commercial Guarantee.
This ASUS Commercial Guarantee is provided independently and in addition to the statutory Legal Guarantee and in no way affects or limits the rights under the Legal Guarantee.