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...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 updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 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...
...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 updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 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...
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... modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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...
... modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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...
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... - Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for front panel support - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at rear panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8-channel audio output. H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel...
... - Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for front panel support - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard, 4 ports at rear panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to support an 8-channel audio output. H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel...
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viii H81M-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19...
viii H81M-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19...
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...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB 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 8GB ...ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from the same vendor. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
...the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB 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 8GB ...ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from the same vendor. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
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...12 W) fan power. 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 the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
...12 W) fan power. 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 the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin...
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.... If you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to [Auto] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your memory modules...
.... If you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to [Auto] for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the profiles supported by your memory modules...
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...this menu allow you to set the power phase based on selected CPU models only. • The following item appears only when you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.13 CPU Power Management The subitems in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ... the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme...
...this menu allow you to set the power phase based on selected CPU models only. • The following item appears only when you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.13 CPU Power Management The subitems in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ... the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19 Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme...
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...when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.22 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-23 Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x... with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with ...
...when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.22 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-23 Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x... with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with ...
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...® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode...options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to select the boot performance mode. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ...
...® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Boot performance mode...options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to select the boot performance mode. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ...
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... enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled...
... enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI ... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 report [Enabled] Allows you to OS. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable...the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Aggressive LPM Support [Auto] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable...the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the ...