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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package 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... 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 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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... 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.
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...1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It provides great graphics and system... i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® H87 Express Chipset Intel® H87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1
...1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It provides great graphics and system... i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Intel® H87 Express Chipset Intel® H87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1
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... Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed ...noiseless PC environment. This all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that makes it easier for ...
... Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed ...noiseless PC environment. This all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that makes it easier for ...
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...refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort cable with the highest quality home theater experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to 4K/2K resolution visuals through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint...from the power supply. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. ErP Ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ...
...refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort cable with the highest quality home theater experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to 4K/2K resolution visuals through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint...from the power supply. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. ErP Ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ...
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LGA1150 socket 5. GPU Boost LED 7. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_1~6) 11. GPU Boost switch 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ... 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-20 1-22 1-21 1-8 1-14 1-15 1-9 1-13 1-18 1-17 1-15 1-23 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-15 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-7
LGA1150 socket 5. GPU Boost LED 7. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_1~6) 11. GPU Boost switch 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. ... 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-20 1-22 1-21 1-8 1-14 1-15 1-9 1-13 1-18 1-17 1-15 1-23 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-15 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-7
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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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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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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 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.
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... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot ...after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the...
... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot ...after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the...
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... onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. For system failure due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 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...
... onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. For system failure due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 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...
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... SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND H87-PRO SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND H87-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-17 If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will remain...
... SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND H87-PRO SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND H87-PRO SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-17 If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will remain...
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...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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... fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND 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... fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
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...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87-PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ...FAN PWR GND H87-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, ... installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-21 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each...
...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87-PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ...FAN PWR GND H87-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, ... installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-21 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each...
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... connector. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED PWR_LED +5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED HDD_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground PIN 1 H87-PRO HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity... system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 9. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
... connector. PANEL PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED PWR_LED +5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED HDD_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground PIN 1 H87-PRO HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity... system warning speaker. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 9. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...
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Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only.
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3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H87-PRO 2-3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 H87-PRO DO NOT overtighten the screws!
3. Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H87-PRO 2-3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 H87-PRO DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-5 4 5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-5 4 5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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2.1.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H87-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2
2.1.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H87-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-11
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Optical S/PDIF OUT port 3. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. DisplayPort 10. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Bottom part supports USB BIOS Flashback. 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...
Optical S/PDIF OUT port 3. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. DisplayPort 10. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Bottom part supports USB BIOS Flashback. 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...