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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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... memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to the limitation of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports RGB with max. H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket 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 Guide If...
... memory modules on the CPU types. ** Refer to the limitation of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports RGB with max. H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket 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 Guide If...
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...Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the next page) vii Supports ...signals - ASUS EPU - Special layout design - Separate layers for the CPU - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with a gorgeous illuminated trace path - ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features...
...Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert (continued on the next page) vii Supports ...signals - ASUS EPU - Special layout design - Separate layers for the CPU - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with a gorgeous illuminated trace path - ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features...
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ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of ...
ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of ...
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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 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-
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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. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
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. 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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
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Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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...CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11 1.6 Headers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. Plug the ... automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
...CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11 1.6 Headers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to default values. Plug the ... automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. 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. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
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.../Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port.
.../Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port.
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... 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 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to...fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-E R2.0 CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-E R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...
... 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 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to...fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-E R2.0 CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-E R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...
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...set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. Intel®...black]) These connectors connect 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 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial...
...set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. Intel®...black]) These connectors connect 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 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial...
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...information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features.
...information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features.
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... 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). ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in...flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 the saved BIOS and select a boot logo ...
... 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). ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in...flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 the saved BIOS and select a boot logo ...
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...and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...that your computer has a DVD optical drive. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. CAP. • The BIOS file in this utility, rename the BIOS ...
...and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...that your computer has a DVD optical drive. The screen captures used in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under FreeDOS environment. CAP. • The BIOS file in this utility, rename the BIOS ...
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... 8390656 2014-08-08 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported...
... 8390656 2014-08-08 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-5 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-7 The default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an ... 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 to...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-7 The default screen for details. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an ... 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 to...
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.... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-9 2.3 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...
.... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 2-9 2.3 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...
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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. 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.
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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 Scroll down to change the system boot options.