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...code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem...://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of the product is valid to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
...code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem...://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of the product is valid to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters...
... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters...
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...® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Support D-Sub port - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * Due to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA...
...® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Support D-Sub port - Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology* and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** * Due to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA...
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... motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to ensure that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard...
... motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to ensure that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard...
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... SATA6G_1 USB3_12 15 LAN_USB34 Super 7 CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3.
... SATA6G_1 USB3_12 15 LAN_USB34 Super 7 CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3.
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... DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the market. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-CS 1-7 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is notched differently from the same vendor. According to the memory address limitation on XMP mode will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
... DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in the market. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you want to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-CS 1-7 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is notched differently from the same vendor. According to the memory address limitation on XMP mode will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
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... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the...
... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Replace the...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header...
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...Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS H81M-CS 1-13 Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 8. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
...Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. ASUS H81M-CS 1-13 Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 8. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
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... compliant definition H81M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS Serial port connectors The COM...
... compliant definition H81M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS Serial port connectors The COM...
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... CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-CS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-CS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports...
... CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-CS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-CS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. These are for USB 2.0 ports...
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...-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS H81M-CS 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector...
...-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS H81M-CS 1-19 The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector...
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... can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your ASUS motherboard...
... can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your ASUS motherboard...
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... the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically 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 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...
... the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically 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 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...
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... load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
... load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! The screen captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
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..., the system will boot next priority device automatically. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is detected. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
..., the system will boot next priority device automatically. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. If no key is detected. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot using defaults 4. On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
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... your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MCS.CAP 8390656 2014-07-15 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
... your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MCS.CAP 8390656 2014-07-15 21:14:34 Files panel Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
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... ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started We recommend to update the BIOS or configure...
... ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started We recommend to update the BIOS or configure...
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.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system...
.... • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system...