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... extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... extent permitted by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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... 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver...
... 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver...
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...; Technology Intel® H87 Express Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Supports up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed...
...; Technology Intel® H87 Express Chipset: - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) with max. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Supports up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed...
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... USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for Intel® integrated graphics performance. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to external home theater audio...
... USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for Intel® integrated graphics performance. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to external home theater audio...
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... unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for caching function. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This saves wait time for applications to receive updates for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
... unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for caching function. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This saves wait time for applications to receive updates for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
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.... • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to switch lights continuously. function. Press...
.... • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. button to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to switch lights continuously. function. Press...
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... speeds of up to [AHCI Mode] by default. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode...
... speeds of up to [AHCI Mode] by default. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode...
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... Chapter 1 H87-PRO SPDIF_OUT H87-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 4. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19
... Chapter 1 H87-PRO SPDIF_OUT H87-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. • These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 4. 3. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19
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... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for...
... is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for...
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...to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to set the ASPM level. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to 120 minutes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options...
...to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to set the ASPM level. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to 120 minutes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options...
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... support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions. VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. Configuration options: [Enabled...
... support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to control various DMI (Desktop Management Interface) functions. VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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...BIOS setup ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. NB PCIe Configuration...
...BIOS setup ASPM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. NB PCIe Configuration...
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... slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-33 The following item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller...
... slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIeX16_2 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. IRQ=3] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-33 The following item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller...
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... By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE/PCI LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to turn on the +5VSB lead. 3.6.8 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in LAN, or other installed PCIE/PCI LAN devices. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets...
... By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE/PCI LAN devices. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to turn on the +5VSB lead. 3.6.8 APM Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in LAN, or other installed PCIE/PCI LAN devices. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets...
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...'s failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
...'s failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
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... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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... BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... BIOS file to a floppy disk due to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... the support DVD to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to install. ASUS H87-PRO 4-1 Chapter 4: Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 7 and 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click each menu...
... the support DVD to Windows® operating system documentation for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to install. ASUS H87-PRO 4-1 Chapter 4: Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 7 and 32-bit/64-bit Windows® 8 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click each menu...
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... 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to complete the process. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and...
... 5. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. You have to complete the process. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and...
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... succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you to open the RAID driver folder. 5. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows...
... succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your USB floppy disk drive. Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of the device you to open the RAID driver folder. 5. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows...
