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Contents Safety 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 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...
Contents Safety 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 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...
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Contents 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 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 ...3-32 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-32 3.6.8 APM 3-34 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-35 3.7 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 DVD information 4-1 ...
Contents 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 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 ...3-32 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-32 3.6.8 APM 3-34 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-35 3.7 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 DVD information 4-1 ...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. vi If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the...
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... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter... 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. ...
... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter... 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. ...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS AI Charger - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back I /O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS AI Charger - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition...
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... for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are subject to ... Actual product specifications may vary. Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for reference only. xii
... for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are subject to ... Actual product specifications may vary. Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Q-Shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for reference only. xii
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xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... multi-GPU CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It provides an optimal graphics...
... multi-GPU CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It provides an optimal graphics...
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100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility.... SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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 delivers stable system-level upgrades...
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility.... SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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 delivers stable system-level upgrades...
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... 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 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to..., ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Combined with ESD Guards. ...
... 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 The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to..., ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the systemís bootup. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). Combined with ESD Guards. ...
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... view all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows ...entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It offers 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...
... view all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on your motherboard. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows ...entering the existing BIOS or operating system. It offers 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...
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... energy consumptions. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
... energy consumptions. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products...
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LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 56 33 7 21.8cm(8.6in) KBMS _USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM EATX12V 1442 GPU_Boost GPU_LED CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +VRM MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 ...) EATXPWR DVI_VGA USB3_56 2 LAN_USB3_34 30.5cm(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...
LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 56 33 7 21.8cm(8.6in) KBMS _USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM EATX12V 1442 GPU_Boost GPU_LED CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +VRM MemOK! 8 DRAM_LED DDR3 ...) EATXPWR DVI_VGA USB3_56 2 LAN_USB3_34 30.5cm(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...
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...ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA 1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. H87-PRO H87-PRO... CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. •...
...ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA 1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. H87-PRO H87-PRO... CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. •...
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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. 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.
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... effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. c) For 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 recommended to ... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration.
... effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. c) For 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 recommended to ... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. H87-PRO Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot [Yellow] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Dark brown] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) PCI2 slot PCI3 slot ASUS H87-PRO 1-11 Chapter 1
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. H87-PRO Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot [Yellow] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Dark brown] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) PCI2 slot PCI3 slot ASUS H87-PRO 1-11 Chapter 1
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... PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x2 slots. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - The default setting is x2 mode. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Component LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 PCI_3 Intel® PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB...
... PCIe x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x2 slots. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - The default setting is x2 mode. IRQ assignments for this motherboard Component LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCI_1 PCI_2 PCI_3 Intel® PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB...
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...is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. button to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. function. • The MemOK... of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. •...
...is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. button to boot after using the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. function. • The MemOK... of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. •...