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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 2.5 Ai...
... 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 2.5 Ai...
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... to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 With this utlity, 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 restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 With this utlity, 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 restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. ...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
... Folder Info field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. ...that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...
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... you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 Turn on the USB flash...
... you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 Turn on the USB flash...
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....30 H81M-CT 0803 03/30/2015 H81MCT.CAP 8390656 2015-04-24 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Booting the system to your computer. When the ASUS Logo...
....30 H81M-CT 0803 03/30/2015 H81MCT.CAP 8390656 2015-04-24 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer's USB port. 2. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Booting the system to your computer. When the ASUS Logo...
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...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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...• Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and...
...• Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and...
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...-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Boot option filter [Enabled] Allows you...
...-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Boot option filter [Enabled] Allows you...
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...and then select Yes. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a ...prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence...
...and then select Yes. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a ...prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence...