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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 ... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 ... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-E R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O ...Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of the Intel® H81 chipset, ...
... with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-E R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O ...Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical characteristics of the Intel® H81 chipset, ...
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...ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with a gorgeous illuminated trace path - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - Ensures precision analog/...short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Long Lifespan with exceptional clarity and fidelity - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek®...
...ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H81 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with a gorgeous illuminated trace path - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - Ensures precision analog/...short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Long Lifespan with exceptional clarity and fidelity - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek®...
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... (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches Operating System Support...
... (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. H81M-E R2.0 specifications summary ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches Operating System Support...
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... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with external ports goes to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with external ports goes to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-E R2.0 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-E R2.0 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS 5 SPEAKER 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 17.5cm(6.9in) 24 KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB56 USB3_12 LGA1150 22.6cm(8.9in) LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN 1 EATXPWR BATTERY AUDIO H81M-E R2.0 RTL 8111GR PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887-
VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS 5 SPEAKER 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 17.5cm(6.9in) 24 KBMS ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) USB56 USB3_12 LGA1150 22.6cm(8.9in) LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN 1 EATXPWR BATTERY AUDIO H81M-E R2.0 RTL 8111GR PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887-
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...pin F_PANEL) 7. H81M-E R2.0 H81M-E R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. ASUS will process Return ...i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
...pin F_PANEL) 7. H81M-E R2.0 H81M-E R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 12. ASUS will process Return ...i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 6. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
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A DDR3 module is recommended to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. According to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is recommended to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-E R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. According to the DDR3 slot.
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards.
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-9 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards.
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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H81M-E R2.0 CLRTC PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the ... data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11 1.6 Headers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to default values. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND H81M-E R2.0 CLRTC PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the ... data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-11 1.6 Headers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. This 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used ...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. This 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-13 These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used ...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-E R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-E R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-E R2.0 SPDIF_OUT H81M-E R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an ...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-E R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-E R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-E R2.0 SPDIF_OUT H81M-E R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set to [HD]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an ...
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...pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+... GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15
...pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the fan connectors. USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+... GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-E R2.0 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-15
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... +12V DC GND GND +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming...forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. SPEAKER H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-16 Chapter...
... +12V DC GND GND +5 Volts GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 ATX power connectors • We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming...forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. SPEAKER H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 H81M-E R2.0 Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-16 Chapter...
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... (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
... (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-17 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-E R2.0 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H81M-E R2.0 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the...
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...+HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 +HDD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED ...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction RESET H81M-E R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
...+HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H81M-E R2.0 PIN 1 +HDD_LED- System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED ...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction RESET H81M-E R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for ...
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... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 The following screen is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install...
... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS H81M-E R2.0 1-19 The following screen is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install...