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...on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor - H81M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots ..., un-buffered memory* 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-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1...
...on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Integrated graphics processor - H81M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots ..., un-buffered memory* 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-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1...
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..., and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection...
..., and Stainless Steel Back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection...
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...) 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 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 64Mb BIOS Intel® CLRTC 7 H81 8 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB1112 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 USB910 USBPWF F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER 16...
...) 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 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 64Mb BIOS Intel® CLRTC 7 H81 8 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX1_3 USB1112 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 USB910 USBPWF F_PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER 16...
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...]) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin...Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS...
...]) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin...Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS...
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...memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and ...(DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7
...memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and ...(DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP...• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7
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...by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ...
...by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ...
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... Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. H81M-PLUS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug ...and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel...
... Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. H81M-PLUS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug ...and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel...
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Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. H81M-PLUS... SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s ...PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. H81M-PLUS... SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s ...PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
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...Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to set CPU Core Ratio individually. 2-14 ...
...Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your system to set CPU Core Ratio individually. 2-14 ...
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... options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The values range from the following percentages to boost the system performance...
... options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The values range from the following percentages to boost the system performance...
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...The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only... Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, ...
...The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only... Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, ...
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... The values range from 1.350V to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to 1.650V with a 0.005V interval. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-23 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I /O voltage offset. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This...values range from 0.001V to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.22 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you...
... The values range from 1.350V to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to 1.650V with a 0.005V interval. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-23 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I /O voltage offset. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This...values range from 0.001V to set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.22 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you...
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... 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this...
... 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this...
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...item allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the ...codes for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its ...
...item allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the ...codes for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its ...
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... disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]...is larger than the total memory size. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology ...
... disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]...is larger than the total memory size. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology ...
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... you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-29 The setting takes no effect if PEG is idle. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices...
... you to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-29 The setting takes no effect if PEG is idle. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices...
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... enabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in...
... enabled. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in...
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...[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on -LAN feature of the Intel®/ Realtek LAN device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack...the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. This feature requires an ATX power...
...[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on -LAN feature of the Intel®/ Realtek LAN device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack...the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on -LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. This feature requires an ATX power...