ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. Weve melded all the good stuff thats 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. Tune it your way 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 youre gaming or running intensive applications.. Cooler by design Prime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS. 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. Ultrafast connectivity USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector Future-proof connectivity USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with four 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. Reliable stability and compatibility Built to Last ASUS is the worlds leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation — offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences. 5X Protection III Prime 300 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the worlds leading motherboard brand. Upgrade to unrivaled audio Outstanding audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything youve ever experienced! Main Features ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability. Fan Xpert: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming. 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection. CPU CPU Socket Socket 1151 CPU Brand Intel Installed Processors (Max) 0 (1) Supported Processor Manufacturer Intel Supported Processors 8th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 64-bit Support Yes Socket LGA1151 Rear Panel I/O Ports USB Ports 2 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.0 VGA Port 1 x D-Sub Keyboard Port 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port 1 x PS/2 RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45 Digital Port 1 x DVI-D Audio Line In Ports 1 x 3.5mm Jack Audio Line Out Ports 1 x 3.5mm Jack Microphone In Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack Internal I/O Connectors SATA Connectors 4 x SATA III USB Connectors 1 x USB 3.02 x USB 2.0 Speaker 1 x Speaker Front Panel Connectors 1 x Front Panel1 x Front Audio Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU fan1 x Chassis fan S/PDIF Connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out Serial Connectors 1 x COM Power Connector Port 1 x 20 4-pin ATX1 x 4-pin ATX12V Memory Memory Bus Speed 2666/2400/2133 MHz Memory Type DDR4 Maximum RAM 32 GB Memory Slot 2 x DIMM Motherboard Chipset Manufacturer Intel Northbridge H310 RAID Supported No SATA Supported Yes Expansion Number of PCI Express Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Supported Yes Sound Integrated Sound Realtek® ALC887 Network Integrated Network Realtek® RTL8111H Network Speeds Supported 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless LAN No Bluetooth No System Requirements Operating Systems Supported Windows® 10 64-bit System 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 Jumpers 1 x Clear CMOS Drivers Included Physical Form Factor MicroATX Motherboard In The Box PRIME H310M-K R2.0 MotherboardUser ManualI/O Shield2 x SATA CablesSupport DVD Width 226 mm Length 185 mm Key Features Firewire No Wireless Network No Main Colour Black Socket(s) LGA 1151 Memory Channel Dual On-board Audio Type 7.1 Number of SATA Ports 4 port(s) Number of USB Ports 4 port(s) SATA III Support Yes USB 3.0 Support Yes Multi GPU Support No VGA Connection Yes DVI Connection Yes HDMI Connection No DisplayPort Connection No Motherboard Form Factor mATX Motherboard Power Connectors 4-Pin Motherboard Chipset Intel H310 Thunderbolt No Motherboard Model ASUS PRIME H310M-K R2.0 USB 3.1 Support No Internal USB3.0 Header Yes M.2 Support No On-board RGB Control None Memory Speed 2666 MHz Skip Audio Test No RGB Header Type None Addressable RGB No Warranty Warranty 1 Year