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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-F PLUS 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-... 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-11 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu...2-13 2.9 Tool menu...2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-F PLUS 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Headers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Software support 1-... 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-11 2.7 Monitor menu 2-12 2.8 Boot menu...2-13 2.9 Tool menu...2-14 2.10 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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...2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with max. Supports RGB with max. Intel® H81 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs... characteristics of the above items is subject to 1920 x1200@60Hz - H81M-F PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-F PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories Application DVD...
...2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI-D with max. Supports RGB with max. Intel® H81 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs... characteristics of the above items is subject to 1920 x1200@60Hz - H81M-F PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-F PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories Application DVD...
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...5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS GPU Boost - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for the CPU - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Charger - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional ...fidelity * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - H81M-F PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
...5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS GPU Boost - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for the CPU - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Charger - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional ...fidelity * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - H81M-F PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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H81M-F PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x ... panel connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
H81M-F PLUS specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x ... panel connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers...
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... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-1 Failure to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the...
... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-1 Failure to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the...
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... 1-17 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is ...
... 1-17 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 7. H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is ...
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-5
1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-5
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...of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us....
...of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us....
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. C shared - B shared - ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-9 H shared - Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. C shared - B shared - ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-9 H shared - Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit...
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... steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-11 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio...
... steady) up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-11 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio...
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... is set to [HD]. 2. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-13 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-F PLUS SPDIF_OUT H81M-F PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)...
... is set to [HD]. 2. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-13 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-F PLUS SPDIF_OUT H81M-F PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)...
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... ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. H81M-F PLUS SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-15 ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND H81M-F PLUS +3 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts GND...
... ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. H81M-F PLUS SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-15 ATX12V EATXPWR GND GND H81M-F PLUS +3 Volts +12 Volts PIN 1 +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK +12V DC +12V DC GND +5 Volts GND...
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... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR LED PWR BTN +HDD_LED RESET H81M-F PLUS F_PANEL GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power...this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-17 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK...
... (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +PWR LED PWR BTN +HDD_LED RESET H81M-F PLUS F_PANEL GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power...this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-17 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK...
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...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 to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-F PLUS version: 0202 Release Date: 04/22/2015 Click to find and select the BIOS...goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
...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 to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-F PLUS version: 0202 Release Date: 04/22/2015 Click to find and select the BIOS...goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
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...not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the ...same as actually shown on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the...
...not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in DOS environment. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the ...same as actually shown on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. Insert the...
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...the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-5 Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01.../01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-F PLUS VER: 0201 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/07/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MFP.CAP 8390656 ...
...the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-5 Are you sure you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01.../01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-F PLUS VER: 0201 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 04/07/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MFP.CAP 8390656 ...
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... then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-7 Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the ...
... then select Advanced Mode or press for entering the BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-7 Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Displays the SATA information Power saving mode Advanced mode menus Selects the ...
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... 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-F PLUS 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2.
... 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-F PLUS 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to the item. 2.
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... the system to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-11
... the system to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-11
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2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2-13 Scroll down to change the system boot options.