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... information...vi About this guide...vii H87-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features...installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 iii
... information...vi About this guide...vii H87-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features...installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 iii
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...2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9...Monitor menu 3-36 3.8 Boot menu 3-39 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support...
...2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9...Monitor menu 3-36 3.8 Boot menu 3-39 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support...
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...VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 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...
...VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 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...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
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... mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max. Go to the BIOS Setup to 3 displays simultaneously - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual 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. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. H87-PRO...
... mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max. Go to the BIOS Setup to 3 displays simultaneously - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual 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. (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. H87-PRO...
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... (yellow) 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution -
... (yellow) 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution -
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...with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily ... SSD is in seconds. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. 100...
...with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily ... SSD is in seconds. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. 100...
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... DIY experience. It also allows you to install on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for about three seconds...
... DIY experience. It also allows you to install on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for about three seconds...
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...(12.0in) USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111G ASM 1083 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 COM CHA_FAN1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 H87-PRO PCI1 CHA_FAN3 Intel® H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 USB1314 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 PANEL 9 3 10 11 10 16 15 14 13 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal...
...(12.0in) USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111G ASM 1083 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 COM CHA_FAN1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 H87-PRO PCI1 CHA_FAN3 Intel® H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 USB1314 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 PANEL 9 3 10 11 10 16 15 14 13 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal...
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...-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized...Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support...
...-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized...Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support...
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shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe ...
shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • The PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe ...
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...POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! It takes about... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...
...POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! It takes about... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next...
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... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the... CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87-PRO CLRTC...
... pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the... CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87-PRO CLRTC...
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...can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set to fully use the USB 3.0 ... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to 5Gbps, faster charging time for details. 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports.
...can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set to fully use the USB 3.0 ... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to 5Gbps, faster charging time for details. 2. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports.
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... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. Connect one... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) The connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI H87-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) is...
... out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. Connect one... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) The connector is purchased separately. COM RXD DTR DSR CTS PIN 1 DCD TXD GND RTS RI H87-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) is...
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... This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on or.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or...
... This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on or.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or...
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... and results to the system's failure to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert a... light flashes for three seconds, and the BIOS is turned off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. Copy H87PRO.CAP to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically...
... and results to the system's failure to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert a... light flashes for three seconds, and the BIOS is turned off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. Copy H87PRO.CAP to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically...
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...* 6. DisplayPort 10. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 3. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Bottom part supports USB BIOS Flashback. 8. DVI-D port 9. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports...
...* 6. DisplayPort 10. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 3. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Bottom part supports USB BIOS Flashback. 8. DVI-D port 9. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports...
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... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI...
... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI...
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...power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If your retailer for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. Press the power switch for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 2.4 Starting up for more... than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. The system ...
...power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If your retailer for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. Press the power switch for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 2.4 Starting up for more... than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. The system ...