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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-CT specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-CT specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
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... supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are connected. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. •...supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
... supply is set to the correct voltage in any area where it may be exposed to fix it supports. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are connected. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. •...supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
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H81M-CT specifications summary USB Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support Form factor Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (2 ports at midboard) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard,... (F_PANEL) 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Mono out header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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 Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 7 (32bit...
H81M-CT specifications summary USB Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Operating System Support Form factor Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (2 ports at midboard) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard,... (F_PANEL) 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Mono out header 1 x TPM header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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 Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Windows® 7 (32bit...
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VD2 SB_PWR PCI2 BUZZER Intel® 8Mb H81 BIOS 7 CLRTC F_PANEL 8 AAFP MONO_OUT LPT USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-CT 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 19.8cm(7.8in) 15 KBMS HDMI DIGI +VRM ATX12V ASM 1442K..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LGA1150 2 USB56 CHA_FAN LAN_USB34 COM2 16 AUDIO RTL 8111G BATTERY TPM H81M-CT PCIEX16 6 USB3_12 15 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 ALC 887-
VD2 SB_PWR PCI2 BUZZER Intel® 8Mb H81 BIOS 7 CLRTC F_PANEL 8 AAFP MONO_OUT LPT USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 14 13 12 11 10 9 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-CT 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 23 4 19.8cm(7.8in) 15 KBMS HDMI DIGI +VRM ATX12V ASM 1442K..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LGA1150 2 USB56 CHA_FAN LAN_USB34 COM2 16 AUDIO RTL 8111G BATTERY TPM H81M-CT PCIEX16 6 USB3_12 15 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 ALC 887-
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...install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the.... 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS H81M-CT 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
...install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the.... 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS H81M-CT 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
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... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-CT 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ... which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. H81M-CT CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H81M-CT Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This ...
... onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-CT 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ... which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. H81M-CT CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H81M-CT Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This ...
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... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-CT HD-audio-compliant pin definition H81M-CT Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or ...ASUS H81M-CT 1-15 H81M-CT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-CT SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS...
... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-CT HD-audio-compliant pin definition H81M-CT Front panel audio connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or ...ASUS H81M-CT 1-15 H81M-CT SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-CT SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS...
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... power. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-CT CHA_FAN +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-CT Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI... drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
... power. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-CT CHA_FAN +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-CT Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI... drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
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ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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...
ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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...
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...to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Select the...
...to the Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Select the...
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... devices for reference only. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can use as shown...
... devices for reference only. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that allows you to load default BIOS values. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can use as shown...
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..., type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-CT 0803 03/30/2015 H81MCT.CAP 8390656 2015-04-24 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash...
..., type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-CT 0803 03/30/2015 H81MCT.CAP 8390656 2015-04-24 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash...
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...switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.10 ...Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down...
...switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.10 ...Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. DO NOT shut down...
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... 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 in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this section ... F5. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see...
... 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 in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Do this section ... F5. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you see...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on top of the ...-up window Last modified settings Navigation keys Quick note Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS H81M-CT 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for that menu.
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on top of the ...-up window Last modified settings Navigation keys Quick note Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ASUS H81M-CT 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for that menu.
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...opposite the item. To change the settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change ...the value of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or /...
...opposite the item. To change the settings. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change ...the value of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or /...
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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: 1. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-CT 2-9 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page.
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: 1. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-CT 2-9 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page.
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... version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] ...Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3...
... version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] ...Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3...
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... to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2....After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H81M-CT 2-11 User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system....
... to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2....After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H81M-CT 2-11 User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system....
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ASUS H81M-CT 2-13 Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for the CPU ... settings of CPU cores to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the...
ASUS H81M-CT 2-13 Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for the CPU ... settings of CPU cores to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to the...