Description
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | PRIME H610M‑D (D4 – DDR4 variant) |
| CPU Socket / Chipset | LGA 1700 / Intel H610 |
| Memory | 2 × DDR4 slots (up to 64 GB @ 3200MHz)- dual-channel- XMP support |
| Graphics Outputs | HDMI (4K @ 60 Hz)- VGA (D‑Sub) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCIe 4.0 ×16- 1 × PCIe 3.0 ×1 |
| Storage | 1 × M.2 (PCIe 3.0 ×4 or SATA)- 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s ports |
| USB Ports | Rear: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1- 4 × USB 2.0; Internal headers for more |
| Networking | Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet |
| Audio | Realtek 7.1 HD audio- audio shielding and premium components |
| Additional Ports | PS/2- COM- LPT- RGB header- TPM- composite headers |
| Cooling & Protection | PCH heatsink- Fan Xpert support- ASUS 5X Protection III |
| Software Utilities | Armoury Crate- AI Suite 3- TurboV EVO- fan/power tuning tools |
| BIOS | UEFI AMI BIOS with EZ Flash 3 and CrashFree BIOS 3 |
| Form Factor | micro‑ATX (23.4 × 20.3 cm) |
ASUS PRIME H610M‑D Motherboard
The ASUS PRIME H610M‑D is a robust micro-ATX motherboard tailored for users building reliable systems on a budget. It supports Intel's 12th- 13th- and 14th Gen processors using the LGA 1700 socket- delivering essential connectivity- performance tuning- and durability without unnecessary extras.
Processor Support & Chipset
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Socket: LGA 1700- compatible with Intel Core (12th–14th Gen)- Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs
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Technology: Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 depending on CPU support
Memory & Expandability
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Memory Slots: 2 × DIMM for DDR4 RAM (dual‑channel)
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Maximum Capacity: Up to 64 GB at speeds up to 3200 MHz
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Overclocking Support: Intel XMP support for ready-to-tweak memory modules
Graphics & Expansion Slots
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PCIe Slots: 1 × PCIe 4.0 ×16 (for GPU)- 1 × PCIe 3.0 ×1 (chipset-connected)
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Video Outputs: HDMI 4K@60 Hz (HDMI 2.1) and VGA (D‑Sub) built-in graphics outputs
Storage Options
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M.2 Slot: One M.2 Key-M slot supporting PCIe 3.0 ×4 SSDs (up to ~32 Gbps) or SATA mode (disables one SATA port when used)
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SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s connectors for HDDs/SSDs
Connectivity Ports
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Rear USB: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)- 4 × USB 2.0 (Type-A)
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Internal USB Headers: One header each for USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0
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Networking: Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet port
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Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD audio codec with shielding and premium capacitors
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Other I/O: PS/2- COM port- audio jacks- RGB header- LPT- TPM header- CMOS clear pin- speaker header
Cooling & Protection Features
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Thermal: PCH heatsink and support for fan control via Fan Xpert
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Durability: ASUS 5X Protection III (DIGI+ VRM- LANGuard- SafeSlot Core- surge/overvoltage protection- stainless-steel back panel)
BIOS & Utilities
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Firmware: UEFI AMI BIOS with EZ Flash 3 and CrashFree BIOS 3
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Software Suite: Includes Armoury Crate- AI Suite 3- TurboV EVO- and others for system tuning and monitoring
Why Choose the ASUS PRIME H610M‑D?
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Supports modern Intel CPUs in a compact micro‑ATX form factor
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Offers PCIe 4.0 GPU support and fast M.2 storage in a budget-friendly package
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Excellent connectivity including Gigabit LAN- HD audio- multiple USB ports- and legacy I/O
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Durable design with advanced thermal and electrical protections
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Intuitive BIOS and software for tuning and system management
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Well-suited for entry-level to mid-range office- multimedia- or light gaming builds
Questions & Answers
Q: Which Intel CPUs can I use with this board?
A: It supports 12th- 13th- and 14th Gen Intel Core- Pentium Gold- and Celeron processors via the LGA 1700 socket.
Q: Can I install both an M.2 SSD and SATA drives at the same time?
A: Yes- but note that if the M.2 slot is used in SATA mode it will disable the SATA6G_4 port.
Q: Does the board support PCIe 4.0 GPUs?
A: Yes. The primary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 4.0 connectivity from the CPU.
Q: Is this board reliable for everyday tasks or light gaming?
A: Definitely. It’s designed with quality components- stable power delivery- and sufficient connectivity for productivity- multimedia- or casual gaming builds