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
ASUS OptiMem benefits: - Improved memory stability and compatibility - Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages - Improved memory frequency margin
Cooler by design Prime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ 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.
Q-Fan Control Can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75°C.
Search Function When you're ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard — with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye.
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.
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.
Built to Last ASUS is the world's 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.
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 world's leading motherboard brand.
SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe® slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6X-stronger retention and 1.3X-greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.
LANGuard Pumped-up throughput, 2.5X-higher surge tolerance ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput.
Overvoltage Protection World-class circuit-protecting power design An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators protects your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DIGI+ VRM Precision control for stable power ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short-circuit damage prevention Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM ― so it provides a safeguard to protect the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
Stainless-steel back I/O panel 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide assure a lifespan that's 3X longer than ordinary panels.
ESD Guards Electrostatic discharge protection ASUS ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10kV of air discharge and +/- 6kV of contact discharge.
1000+ Compatible devices and components The superior compatibility of Prime 300 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.
8000+ VALIDATION HOURS ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.
Outstanding audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!
Audio shielding Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.
Separate layer for left and right tracks Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.
Premium Japanese audio capacitors Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.
Aura Sync Outshine the competition A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura Sync offers full lighting connected via the motherboard's RGB header, with a variety of functional presets for external LED strips.* And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware. * The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
Brighten Up Your Build LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.
Beyond VR ready Complete your immersion Prime 300 series isn't just VR ready — it goes way beyond. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime 300 series has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
Intel H310 chipset The Intel® H310 is a single-chipset design that supports 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H310 chipset provides a maximum of four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, four SATA 6Gbps ports, and 10Gbps M.2 and PCIe 2.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel H310 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.
Ready for 9th & 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors This motherboard supports 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance. More information: Processor | Processor manufacturer | Intel | | Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) | | Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® | | Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 | Expansion slots | PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 | | PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 | | PCI slots | 3 | | Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 | Graphics | Parallel processing technology support | Not supported | | Maximum graphics card memory | 1024 MB | | Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels | Packaging content | Cables included | SATA | Features | Component for | PC | | Motherboard form factor | ATX | | Motherboard chipset family | Intel | | Motherboard chipset | Intel® H310 | | Audio output channels | 7.1 channels | | Audio chip | Realtek ALC887 | | Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64 | BIOS | BIOS type | UEFI AMI | | BIOS memory size | 128 Mbit | | ACPI version | 6.1 | | Clear CMOS jumper | Yes | | System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 3.1 | Network | Ethernet LAN | Yes | | Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet | | LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111H | | Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes | Processor special features | Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Yes | Other features | Quick installation guide | Yes | Storage controllers | Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III | Memory | Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM | | Number of memory slots | 2 | | Maximum internal memory | 32 GB | | Memory slots type | DIMM | | Memory channels | Dual-channel | | Non-ECC | Yes | | Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666 MHz | | Unbuffered memory | Yes | Weight & dimensions | Width | 305 mm | | Depth | 191 mm | Internal I/O | USB 2.0 connectors | 2 | | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 | | Number of SATA III connectors | 4 | | S/PDIF out connector | Yes | | Front panel audio connector | Yes | | Front panel connector | Yes | | ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes | | Number of EATX power connectors | 1 | | CPU fan connector | Yes | | Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 | | Number of COM connectors | 1 | | 12V power connector | Yes | Rear panel I/O ports | USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 | | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 | | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | | VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 | | HDMI ports quantity | 1 | | PS/2 ports quantity | 1 | | COM ports quantity | 1 |
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