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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 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 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 ...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...
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 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 iv 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 ...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...
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... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not...
... motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not...
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... yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. . Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you must press the Enter...
... yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. . Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you must press the Enter...
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...output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... displays simultaneously - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with the PCIe X1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots. The default setting is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel...
...output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... displays simultaneously - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with the PCIe X1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots. The default setting is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel...
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... Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are 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 motherboard package for reference only. Package contents Check your...
... Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are 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 motherboard package for reference only. Package contents Check your...
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... to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of...on the motherboard. 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. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of DDR3 1600 MHz. • Always install DIMMs with ...
... to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of...on the motherboard. 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. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of DDR3 1600 MHz. • Always install DIMMs with ...
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...blinking to switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during 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 the ASUS...
...blinking to switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during 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 the ASUS...
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... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS ...speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to connect a USB 3.0 ...
... backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS ...speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to connect a USB 3.0 ...
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... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen...BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ... Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 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. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows...
The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu ... Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 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. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows...
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...keys to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set...Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to its possible maximum value. iGPU Max. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 4...
...keys to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set...Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to its possible maximum value. iGPU Max. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 4...
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... (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). This following percentages to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you...total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following item appears only when you to [Manual Adjustment]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [...
... (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). This following percentages to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you...total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following item appears only when you to [Manual Adjustment]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [...
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...Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75... Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
...Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75... Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
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...[Auto] Allows you to [Manual Mode]. Use the or keys to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0.001V to set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from... Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set an input voltage for the processor by a negative value. The ...
...[Auto] Allows you to [Manual Mode]. Use the or keys to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0.001V to set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from... Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set an input voltage for the processor by a negative value. The ...
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... to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or keys... to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
... to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to adjust the value. Use the or keys... to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
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... or keys to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-19 Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from...Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset ...
... or keys to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-19 Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from...Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset ...
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... [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit ...Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-37 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and...
... [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit ...Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-37 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and...
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... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU... Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile items to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60]...
... on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU... Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile items to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60]...
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.... Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD... Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...
.... Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-49 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD... Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using ...