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... to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: RGB, DVI-D, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max.resolution of the above items is subject to the limitation of individual CPUs. Supports RGB with max. H81M-PLUS specifications summary ... the next page) vi 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz -
... to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: RGB, DVI-D, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max.resolution of the above items is subject to the limitation of individual CPUs. Supports RGB with max. H81M-PLUS specifications summary ... the next page) vi 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 1920 x 1200 @60Hz -
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... the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
... the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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... AAFP) 16. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin...
... AAFP) 16. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin...
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ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-5 4 C 5 A B 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.
ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-5 4 C 5 A B 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.
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... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the retailer...
... 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with the retailer...
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... install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card...
... install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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... due to default values. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. H81M-PLUS USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-PLUS USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the... otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-11 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
... due to default values. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. H81M-PLUS USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-PLUS USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the... otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-11 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
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...-ray, and other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). This port is not compatible with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8channel configuration. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13
...-ray, and other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line Out port (lime). This port is not compatible with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8channel configuration. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13
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..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high... NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,...
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...USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-17 Doing so ...these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...
...USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-17 Doing so ...these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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...
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1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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...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 With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update 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...
...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 With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using... from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update 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...
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...allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD...disk drives (optional). To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive ...
...allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD...disk drives (optional). To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive ...
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Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, ...
Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, ...
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...the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized...
...the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the system. Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language...the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized...
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... a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. To change the settings. Quick Note button This button allows you last modified and saved in English. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-9 For the navigation key, it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. General help At the top right corner of the...
... a field, select it 's only available in BIOS Setup. To change the settings. Quick Note button This button allows you last modified and saved in English. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-9 For the navigation key, it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. General help At the top right corner of the...
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... from the options. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
... from the options. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
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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-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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... the uncore ratio of the processor to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to...
... the uncore ratio of the processor to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to...
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...: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-17
...: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-17