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... COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser...
... COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is authorized in this email address). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Such software in writing by the purchaser...
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... - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (dark brown) Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel Audio CODEC - H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-C motherboard 2 x Serial...
... - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (dark brown) Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel Audio CODEC - H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-C motherboard 2 x Serial...
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.... - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
.... - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
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... the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the...
... the software settings. 1. Secure the card to do not need to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the...
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...- - - - - shared - - - -- - - shared - - - - - -- - - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords.
...- - - - - shared - - - -- - - shared - - - - - -- - - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords.
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... 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up (PS2_USBPW1~6) Set this jumper to +5V to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for each USB port; ASUS H81M-C 1-11 Removing...
... 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up (PS2_USBPW1~6) Set this jumper to +5V to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for each USB port; ASUS H81M-C 1-11 Removing...
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... after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port connects to CRT and is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...
... after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port connects to CRT and is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...
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...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
...-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
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... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan...
... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan...
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.... The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all...
.... The contents of your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all...
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... a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update...
... a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update...
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... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H81MC.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to...
... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H81MC.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to...
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... enable or disable the EPU power saving function. If this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [As is ] Allows you to the default settings. Use the and keys to become unstable! Changing the values in this menu allow you to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled]. 2.5.10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Auto...
... enable or disable the EPU power saving function. If this menu may cause the system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [As is ] Allows you to the default settings. Use the and keys to become unstable! Changing the values in this menu allow you to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled]. 2.5.10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Auto...
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... Chapter 2: Getting started Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.500V to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.650V with the external voltage regulator. 2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V...
... Chapter 2: Getting started Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.500V to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.650V with the external voltage regulator. 2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V...
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... you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU C states to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...
... you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU C states to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...
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... automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
... automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
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... only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device.
... only when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device.
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... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. ASUS H81M-C 2-27 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto...
... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. ASUS H81M-C 2-27 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto...
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... xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of xHCI controller in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of USB devices at startup. PCI Express Native Power...
... xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of xHCI controller in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of USB devices at startup. PCI Express Native Power...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Load from /to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to configure options for...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Load from /to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to configure options for...