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...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...E8448 First Edition V1 June 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...E8448 First Edition V1 June 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
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... this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are unplugged. •...
... this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you are unplugged. •...
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... more information Refer to yourself when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Conventions...
... more information Refer to yourself when completing a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Conventions...
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... at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-...
... at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-...
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...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP...OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD ...
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. Double-click the ASSETUP...OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD ...
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... restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-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...
... restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-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...
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...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 to set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 ...CPU 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 set CPU ...
...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 to set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 ...CPU 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 set CPU ...
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...! The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not be set ...Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-15 The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...
...! The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not be set ...Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-15 The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...
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... Control [Standard] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency...Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the power phase based on selected CPU models only. • The ...
... Control [Standard] Allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency...Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the power phase based on selected CPU models only. • The ...
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...Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage. Increase the amount of the voltage regulator during the load transient. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-21 Use the and keys to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears ... Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.5.14 Extreme Over - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
...Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage. Increase the amount of the voltage regulator during the load transient. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-21 Use the and keys to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears ... Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. 2.5.14 Extreme Over - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...
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...voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to 1.920V ... item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset...
...voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to 1.920V ... item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset...
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... [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI ...Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. ...
... [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI ...Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc. ...
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate...Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. The following items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Q-FAN Control to [Enabled]. ...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate...Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. The following items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Q-FAN Control to [Enabled]. ...
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.... Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-35 The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ...menu items allow you to 75ºC. The values range from 40ºC to change the system boot options. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Min. Sets to [Turbo] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending...
.... Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-35 The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ...menu items allow you to 75ºC. The values range from 40ºC to change the system boot options. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. Chassis Fan Min. Sets to [Turbo] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending...