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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-P 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 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS... menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-13 2.8 Boot menu...2-14 2.9 Tool menu...2-15 2.10 Exit menu...2-15 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-P 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 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-21 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS... menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-13 2.8 Boot menu...2-14 2.9 Tool menu...2-15 2.10 Exit menu...2-15 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power ... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power ... that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...
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... modules Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-P PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www...
... modules Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-P PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to www...
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... cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it...the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or...
... cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it...the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the correct orientation. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-1 The edge with external ports goes to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-P PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-P PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 14. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation and new 4th generationCore™...pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. H81M-P PLUS H81M-P PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to...
... connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 14. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation and new 4th generationCore™...pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. H81M-P PLUS H81M-P PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-P PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-P PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-P PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-P PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU.
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Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Profile is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Use a maximum ... than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked...
Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For effective use a more details, refer to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Profile is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Use a maximum ... than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked...
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... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network card, SCSI card, and other card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCIE x1_2...- - E shared - D shared - Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. F shared G shared - Align the card connector with the screw you intend to ...
... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network card, SCSI card, and other card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCIE x1_2...- - E shared - D shared - Remove the bracket opposite the slot that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that you removed earlier. 6. F shared G shared - Align the card connector with the screw you intend to ...
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... connector is for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-P PLUS H81M-P PLUS Serial port connectors The COM module is set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
... connector is for a serial (COM) port. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-P PLUS H81M-P PLUS Serial port connectors The COM module is set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-15 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
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... for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC H81M-P PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-P PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) ... speeds up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC H81M-P PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-P PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) ... speeds up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. 4. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the...computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-21 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of the...computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 1-21 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ...
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... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-1 Click 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 to... automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...
... EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-1 Click 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 to... automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...
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...section are for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and ...! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-3 Ensure...
...section are for the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and ...! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive is in single partition and in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-3 Ensure...
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... selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. See Chapter 2 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-P PLUS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MPP... 3. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details.
... selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. See Chapter 2 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-P PLUS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MPP... 3. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. Are you sure you want to security regulations. 5. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details.
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...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the...
...button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.6 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the...
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The default screen for the advanced BIOS setting. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes ...(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the functions Selects the boot device priority right hand side Displays the...
The default screen for the advanced BIOS setting. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes ...(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the functions Selects the boot device priority right hand side Displays the...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-P PLUS 2-11 Scroll down to malfunction.