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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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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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... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you are using, contact your local power ...
... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you are using, contact your local power ...
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... describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
... describes the RAID configurations. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
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...Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887... reliability, and durability. ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS AI Suite 3 -...
...Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887... reliability, and durability. ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS AI Suite 3 -...
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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 retailer. • The illustrations above are subject to...
... 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 retailer. • The illustrations above are subject to...
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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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...supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It provides an ... ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 ...
...supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It provides an ... ASUS H87-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It also provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 ...
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...delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. 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...power controls work perfectly together to receive updates for caching function. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Saving your system memory to the ...
...delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. 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...power controls work perfectly together to receive updates for caching function. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Saving your system memory to the ...
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...charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use functions, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your computer with ESD Guards. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by... design also lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. 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...
...charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use functions, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all your computer with ESD Guards. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by... design also lowers the temperature of the ESD current away for any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer. 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...
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...USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the reset button of your motherboard against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). It also allows... with dual selectable modes and native support for your motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for UEFI BIOS ...
...USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the reset button of your motherboard against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). It also allows... with dual selectable modes and native support for your motherboard. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for UEFI BIOS ...
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...consumptions. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the ...object, such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet...
...consumptions. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the ...object, such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-5 HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet...
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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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... socket only. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. H87-PRO H87-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that...
... socket only. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. H87-PRO H87-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that...
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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 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. 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 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter ... 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 dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. settings in Channel A and Channel B.
...memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter ... 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 dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. settings in Channel A and Channel B.
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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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... power when running CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards 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...
... power when running CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards 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...
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...that the BIOS has been restored to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual ...fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the ... fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. function. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13
...that the BIOS has been restored to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual ...fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the ... fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. function. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13