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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are...technology it may be exposed to the correct voltage in any area where it supports. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before ...
... correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are...technology it may be exposed to the correct voltage in any area where it supports. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before ...
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... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-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 the limitation...
... Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-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 the limitation...
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... panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) vii H81M-PLUS specifications summary...
... panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) vii H81M-PLUS specifications summary...
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... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
... component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-1 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it... supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before...
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... the rear of the chassis H81M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 USB56 USB3_E12 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN USB3_12 BATTERY 6 AUDIO H81M-PLUS RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 ASM 1042...
... the rear of the chassis H81M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 USB56 USB3_E12 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN USB3_12 BATTERY 6 AUDIO H81M-PLUS RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 ASM 1042...
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...1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-10 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1-11 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium...(10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. ATX power connectors ...
...1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-10 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1-11 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium...(10-1 pin AAFP) 16. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. ATX power connectors ...
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... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU ...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts...
... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU ...designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts...
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... channel is notched differently from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
... channel is notched differently from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
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... a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock...
... a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock...
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... expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use... . Support the DIMM lightly with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with extra force. 1... system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9
... expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use... . Support the DIMM lightly with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with extra force. 1... system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9
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... - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD... shared - - - - Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This...
... - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD... shared - - - - Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the item to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio...
See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND...GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the item to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio...
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect...
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... motherboard! H81M-PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5v IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H81M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-PLUS...
... motherboard! H81M-PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5v IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H81M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-PLUS...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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...) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. Visit... the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the ...
...) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. Visit... the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the ...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81M-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-PLUS-ASUS-02... 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-PLUS...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81M-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-PLUS-ASUS-02... 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-PLUS...
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...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS ... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H81MPL.CAP. •...
...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on a single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS ... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H81MPL.CAP. •...