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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 ... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 ... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... list. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-E R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User...(gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - Intel® HD Graphics support VGA output support: RGB port - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to the...
... list. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-E R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User...(gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - Intel® HD Graphics support VGA output support: RGB port - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to the...
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... ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Long Lifespan with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel...
... ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Long Lifespan with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-Channel...
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... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you place it into it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold...
... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you place it into it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold...
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 17.5cm(6.9in) 24 KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB56 USB3_12 LGA1150 22.6cm(8.9in) LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN 1 EATXPWR BATTERY AUDIO H81M-E R2.0 RTL 8111GR PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS 5 SPEAKER 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-3
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 17.5cm(6.9in) 24 KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB56 USB3_12 LGA1150 22.6cm(8.9in) LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN 1 EATXPWR BATTERY AUDIO H81M-E R2.0 RTL 8111GR PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS 5 SPEAKER 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-3
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is recommended to protect the CPU. According to the DDR3 slot.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is recommended to protect the CPU. According to the DDR3 slot.
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ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
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... RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H81M-E R2.0 CLRTC PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11
... RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H81M-E R2.0 CLRTC PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11
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... can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. Serial port. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
... can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. Serial port. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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... USB connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing... CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis.
... USB connectors. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing... CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15 The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis.
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... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS ...
... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS ...
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...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support...1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is for updates. Click an icon to display Support...1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
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... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers ...in case you need 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 a utility that allows you can also manually update ...goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-E R2.0 Version: 0306 Release Date: 08/08/2014 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click ...
... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers ...in case you need 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 a utility that allows you can also manually update ...goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-E R2.0 Version: 0306 Release Date: 08/08/2014 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click ...
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...captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MER2. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn on your USB flash drive.
...captures used in this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MER2. Insert the support DVD to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn on your USB flash drive.
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...of your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the... system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-E R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ...
...of your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the... system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-E R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: ...
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...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 properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you... the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-7 Refer to the system. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
...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 properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you... the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-7 Refer to the system. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
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... top of the screen show Installed. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-9 See section 1.6 Jumpers for this section vary depending on the motherboard. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows...
... top of the screen show Installed. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-9 See section 1.6 Jumpers for this section vary depending on the motherboard. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-11 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-11 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-13
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-13