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... 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 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
... 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 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
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... / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Intel® H87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS ...) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage ...
... / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Intel® H87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS ...) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage ...
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... Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized ... fan speed setting for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ...
... Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized ... fan speed setting for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors ...
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... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 platform that supports the 1150 socket Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7... at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1
... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 platform that supports the 1150 socket Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7... at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1
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..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...
..., improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from a low-power hibernate state in sleep mode. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated...
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... different utilities. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports...
... different utilities. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H87-PRO H87-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H87-PRO H87-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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..., DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. settings in Channel A and Channel B....
..., DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. settings in Channel A and Channel B....
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...computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. • The MemOK... to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ...
...computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. • The MemOK... to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is ...
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... due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 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...back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear ...
... due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 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...back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear ...
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... within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on . Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps...
... within 30 seconds from orange to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off mode, depending on . Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps...
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... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3
... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3
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Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to set to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]... Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to default core ratio settings. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to set to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]... Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to default core ratio settings. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the motherboard.
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Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] When the CPU Core ... set to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal...
Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] When the CPU Core ... set to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to 100:100. CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal...
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The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Scroll down to work. Configuration options: [... While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-27 Ensure that the caching partition size is installed to enable or disable the...
The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Scroll down to work. Configuration options: [... While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-27 Ensure that the caching partition size is installed to enable or disable the...
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... disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system...
... disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to reduce iGPU power use when the system...
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... options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link...
... options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link...
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Label Allows you to save the BIOS settings from Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Load/Save CMOS Profile From/to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your ... recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Profile allows you to load or save the current...
Label Allows you to save the BIOS settings from Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profile. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Load/Save CMOS Profile From/to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your ... recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Profile allows you to load or save the current...
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Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. 4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information.
Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. 4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information.
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...install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...users plug and play convenience. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar...
...install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...users plug and play convenience. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar...
