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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-C specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-C specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. iv If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package.... to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. iv If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package.... to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet...
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ASUS Q-SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS Stainless...
ASUS Q-SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS Stainless...
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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 connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-... connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power 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"...
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 connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-... connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power 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"...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
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... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use ....removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for later use ....removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards...
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... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS H81M-C 1-11 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ...remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the ...
... 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). ASUS H81M-C 1-11 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ...remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the ...
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...) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the USB device wake-up feature. H81M-C USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake... wake then steady) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 3.
...) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Parallel port. This port allows Gigabit connection to enable or disable the USB device wake-up feature. H81M-C USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake... wake then steady) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 3.
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... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. 3. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details....
... version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to this connector. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. 3. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details....
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... 3 or later 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_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel...
... 3 or later 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_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND... PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. These are not jumpers! Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel...
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... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 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. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the...
... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 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. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the...
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...16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ...stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the USB port. 2.
...16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ...stability. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to the USB port. 2.
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... ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to the USB port. 3. ASUS H81M...
... ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to the USB port. 3. ASUS H81M...
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... computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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...BIOS file and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. When BIOS...while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and ...
...BIOS file and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. When BIOS...while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and ...
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... program can cause damage to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
... program can cause damage to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.... • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
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The default screen for details. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ASUS H81M-C 2-7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the...
The default screen for details. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. ASUS H81M-C 2-7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the...
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... and press to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on your notes. ASUS H81M-C 2-9 For the navigation key, it and press to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.... of the activities that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. General help At the top right corner of options. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom...
... and press to display the other items on the screen. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on your notes. ASUS H81M-C 2-9 For the navigation key, it and press to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste.... of the activities that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. General help At the top right corner of options. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom...
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... SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access...
... SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access...
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... set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password, we recommend that you have set an administrator password: 1. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. Administrator Password... administrator password for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS H81M-C 2-11
... set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password, we recommend that you have set an administrator password: 1. See section 1.6 Jumpers for accessing the system. Administrator Password... administrator password for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS H81M-C 2-11