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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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... bar. ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
... bar. ASUS H81M-CT 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is...
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... to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this...
... to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. Do not save them on the system. 2. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. You...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS settings. Do not save them on the system. 2. ASUS H81M-CT 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. You...
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Select the optical drive as below. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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...
Select the optical drive as below. The DOS screen appears. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 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...
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... and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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 exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 Select Yes and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...
... and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system 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 exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H81M-CT 2-5 Select Yes and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the...
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... the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings 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 information on . See section 2.10 Exit...
... the Exit menu or press hotkey F5. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings 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 information on . See section 2.10 Exit...
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...F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so... optimized function when booting on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Only on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.3 Wait for the F1 key to be forced to display during POST. Secure...
...F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so... optimized function when booting on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Only on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.3 Wait for the F1 key to be forced to display during POST. Secure...
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...The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press ,...DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Label Allows you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect ...
...The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from /to USB Drive Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press ,...DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Label Allows you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect ...