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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 ... 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 ... 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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... 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...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 during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS...
... 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...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 during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS...
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... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that 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...
... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that 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...
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... *** The SSD is in sleep mode. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to receive updates for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM ... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... *** The SSD is in sleep mode. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to receive updates for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM ... detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the reset button of your chassis for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static...
... the reset button of your chassis for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for a cooler and quieter computing environment. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static...
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... about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
... about 30 seconds for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
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... latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. This may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to flash. 6. If this means that the BIOS update process is not operating properly. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. In case of your chassis begins to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically...
... latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. This may have risks. Insert the USB storage device to flash. 6. If this means that the BIOS update process is not operating properly. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. In case of your chassis begins to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is updated automatically...
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...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 ... Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB...
...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 ... Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB...
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... user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings... such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message...
... user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings... such as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message...
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... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis.... • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...
... see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis.... • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 1.2.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...
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...] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully... Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
...] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully... Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
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...delete the db file from your system. Delete the KEK Allows you to load the additional db from File Allows you can be updated under operating system. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders,... and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx)....
...delete the db file from your system. Delete the KEK Allows you to load the additional db from File Allows you can be updated under operating system. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders,... and UEFI drivers that more custom signed UEFI executable files can load on the single computer. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx)....
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...Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the ...Profile allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you to save the BIOS settings from a USB drive. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...
...Yes. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the ...Profile allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you to save the BIOS settings from a USB drive. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration...
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... 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS...
... 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS...
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... arrow keys to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find... the BIOS file, and then press to use a ...
... arrow keys to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find... the BIOS file, and then press to use a ...
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...select boot device ESC to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy ...disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown....
...select boot device ESC to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy ...disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown....
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... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-53 Are you to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-53 Are you to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to...
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...and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press .... computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
...and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press .... computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit...
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... from the Save to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-13 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update to when you can download for the latest...
... from the Save to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-13 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. To download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update to when you can download for the latest...