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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-V PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter...Advanced menu 2-10 2.7 Monitor menu 2-11 2.8 Boot menu...2-11 2.9 Tool menu...2-12 2.10 Exit menu...2-12 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 iii 2015/1/19 15:50:46
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-V PLUS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-20 Chapter...Advanced menu 2-10 2.7 Monitor menu 2-11 2.8 Boot menu...2-11 2.9 Tool menu...2-12 2.10 Exit menu...2-12 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 3 iii 2015/1/19 15:50:46
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...using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could...
...using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could...
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.... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-V PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit...
.... 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-V PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit...
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ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 1-1 2015/1/19 15:50:51 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • ...
ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 1-1 2015/1/19 15:50:51 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard... components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install or remove any component. • ...
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...overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H81M-V PLUS 1-2 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2015.../1/19 15:50:51 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...
...overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H81M-V PLUS 1-2 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2015.../1/19 15:50:51 Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...
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... 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 1 5 KBMS USB3_12 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN USB34 2 LGA1150 24.4cm(9.6in) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR VGA LAN_USB56 AUDIO CHA_FAN COM BATTERY RTL 8111GR Super I/O PCIEX1_1 H81M-V PLUS PCIEX16... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS H81M-V PLUS Page 1-16 1-14 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-15 1-11 1-17 1-19 1-18 1-18 1-14 1-19 1-15 1-3 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb ...
... 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 1 5 KBMS USB3_12 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN USB34 2 LGA1150 24.4cm(9.6in) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR VGA LAN_USB56 AUDIO CHA_FAN COM BATTERY RTL 8111GR Super I/O PCIEX1_1 H81M-V PLUS PCIEX16... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ASUS H81M-V PLUS Page 1-16 1-14 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-15 1-11 1-17 1-19 1-18 1-18 1-14 1-19 1-15 1-3 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb ...
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...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. H81M-V PLUS H81M-V PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power...
...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. H81M-V PLUS H81M-V PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power...
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... chips or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-V PLUS H81M-V PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,... sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 7 1-7 2015/1/19 15:50:55 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P....
... chips or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-V PLUS H81M-V PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,... sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 7 1-7 2015/1/19 15:50:55 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P....
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... the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Replace the...Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 9 1-9 2015/1/19 15:50:55 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ...
... the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. 3. Replace the...Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 9 1-9 2015/1/19 15:50:55 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ...
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... a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Realtek 8111 GLan SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B CDEF G H shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ...
... a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Realtek 8111 GLan SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B CDEF G H shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ...
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...-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to [HD]. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 15 1-15 2015/1/19 15:50:57 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable ... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item...
...-plug and NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2) These connectors connect to [HD]. ASUS H81M-V PLUS E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 15 1-15 2015/1/19 15:50:57 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable ... of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM H81M-V PLUS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-V PLUS Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI Mode]. ... • Both the 3-pin chassis fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2015/1/19 15:50:58 H81M-V PLUS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM H81M-V PLUS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-V PLUS Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI Mode]. ... • Both the 3-pin chassis fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2015/1/19 15:50:58 H81M-V PLUS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
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...USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-V PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 H81M-V PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND H81M-V PLUS PIN 1 H81M-V PLUS Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 18 ... opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect one end of the system chassis....
...USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-V PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 H81M-V PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND H81M-V PLUS PIN 1 H81M-V PLUS Chassis intrusion connector 1-18 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 18 ... opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is purchased separately. 10. Connect one end of the system chassis....
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... without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is for ...detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is for ...detailed information. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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...OS‑based utility. Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to enable it. 3. ASUS H81M-V PLUS 2-1 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2015/1/19 15:51:01 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow ...can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Reboot the system when the update process is a utility that allows you to automatically update ...
...OS‑based utility. Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to enable it. 3. ASUS H81M-V PLUS 2-1 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 1 2015/1/19 15:51:01 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow ...can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Reboot the system when the update process is a utility that allows you to automatically update ...
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...supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • 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. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in ...
...supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • 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. Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in ...
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... The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you want to use the mouse to ...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ASUS H81M-V PLUS 2-5 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 5 2015/1/19 15:51:05 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from...
... The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for information on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you want to use the mouse to ...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ASUS H81M-V PLUS 2-5 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 5 2015/1/19 15:51:05 Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from...
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.... Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. 2-6 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2015/1/19 15:51:17 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/ chassis fan speed Selects the display language of...
.... Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. 2-6 E9408_H81M-V_PLUS_Guide.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2015/1/19 15:51:17 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/ chassis fan speed Selects the display language of...
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... field values can cause the system to change the settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The configuration options for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the...
... field values can cause the system to change the settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The configuration options for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the...