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viii H81M-C specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ... connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
viii H81M-C specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ... connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
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... expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
... expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
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...Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1- Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 2.0 ports 3~6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). Refer to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB.... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the...
...Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1- Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 2.0 ports 3~6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). Refer to the audio configuration table for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB.... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the...
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... the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support ... to your OS documentation 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 maximize the features of your hardware. Always install the latest OS version ...
... the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support ... to your OS documentation 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 maximize the features of your hardware. Always install the latest OS version ...
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... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 BIOS information ...2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can ...
... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 BIOS information ...2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can ...
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.... Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI...
.... Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI...
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...This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot... Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS setup. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip ...
...This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot... Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS setup. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip ...
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... OPR...] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on ...devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]....
... OPR...] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on ...devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for better compatibility. 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]....
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...This item appears only when you to manage the Secure Boot keys. It allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 OS Type [Windows UE...] Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to launch. The following item appears... when OS Type is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI...
...This item appears only when you to manage the Secure Boot keys. It allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 OS Type [Windows UE...] Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to launch. The following item appears... when OS Type is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI...
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... can load on the single computer. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the DBX file from a storage device so that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded securely. Append KEK from file...
... can load on the single computer. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the DBX file from a storage device so that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded securely. Append KEK from file...