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...obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any problems in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
...obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to obtain the corresponding...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any problems in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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......iv Package contents...vi H81M-R specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 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 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-13 2.8 Boot menu...2-14 2.9 Tools menu 2-15 2.10 Exit menu...2-15 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
......iv Package contents...vi H81M-R specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 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 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-12 2.7 Monitor menu 2-13 2.8 Boot menu...2-14 2.9 Tools menu 2-15 2.10 Exit menu...2-15 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to...
... is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to...
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...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, D-Sub port - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield...
...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports DVI-D with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DVI-D, D-Sub port - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield...
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...1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Ai Charger - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)* Intel®...with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - H81M-R specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O ...
...1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Ai Charger - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue)* Intel®...with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - H81M-R specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O ...
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viii H81M-R specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
viii H81M-R specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
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ASUS H81M-R 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-R H81M-R 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be about...
ASUS H81M-R 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-R H81M-R 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be about...
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• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
... system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments...
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C shared - shared - D shared - F shared G shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B shared - E - H - 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two 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 motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared -
C shared - shared - D shared - F shared G shared - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction B shared - E - H - 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports two 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 motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared -
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... module in the front panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-R 1-13 This port connects a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player...
... module in the front panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-R 1-13 This port connects a microphone. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support an 8-channel audio output. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player...
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...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-R HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-R Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI ...RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-R H81M-R Serial port connectors The COM module is for...
...MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-R HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-R Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI ...RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-R H81M-R Serial port connectors The COM module is for...
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... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-R 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB...
... 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB56) These connectors are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-R 1-15 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB...
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...minimum of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 6. SPEAKER H81M-R Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H81M-R System panel connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system...unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...
...minimum of 300W power rating. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 6. SPEAKER H81M-R Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H81M-R System panel connector 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system...unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you intend to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...
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.... Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is removed or replaced. LPT SLCT GND PE GND BUSY GND ACK# GND PD7 GND PD6 GND PD5 ...GND PD4 GND PD3 SLIN# PD2 INIT# PD1 ERR# PD0 H81M-R AFD STB# PIN 1 H81M-R Parallel Port Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB ...
.... Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is removed or replaced. LPT SLCT GND PE GND BUSY GND ACK# GND PD7 GND PD6 GND PD5 ...GND PD4 GND PD3 SLIN# PD2 INIT# PD1 ERR# PD0 H81M-R AFD STB# PIN 1 H81M-R Parallel Port Connector 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB ...
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... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-R 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital...
... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-R 1-19 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital...
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... at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...following screen is enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
... at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...following screen is enabled in your hardware. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, ... of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, ... of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. ...
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...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 To ensure... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Ensure that your computer screen. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it...
...Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 To ensure... system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Ensure that your computer screen. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it...
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... To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and...
... To update the BIOS file: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and...