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... the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is authorized in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is distributed without intent to...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be much obliged if you . IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR ...
... the corresponding binary/object code. This offer is authorized in this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUSTeK is distributed without intent to...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be much obliged if you . IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR ...
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... and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... and configuring the motherboard. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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...such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Where to find... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to select. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the ...
...such as warranty flyers, that you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Where to find... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Used to select. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the ...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips .... 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips .... 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining...
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...hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. ASUS H81-PLUS 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD...; 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the...
...hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. ASUS H81-PLUS 1-19 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD...; 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the...
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...manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS... to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the...
...manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81-PLUS... to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the...
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...following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to [Auto] for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit...started Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio...
...following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to [Auto] for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit...started Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio...
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...to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [As is set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core ...Limit. Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not be ...
...to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [As is set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core ...Limit. Selecting a very high memory frequency may vary depending on the system loading. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not be ...
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...[Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows... options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.
...[Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set a fixed CPU frequency. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows... options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.
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...adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the package power time window. CPU Integrated VR Current...Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use and key to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use the and keys ...
...adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the package power time window. CPU Integrated VR Current...Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use and key to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use the and keys ...
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...keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.15 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-21 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and...
...keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.15 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to...cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-21 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and...
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... [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V ...system agent voltage offset mode sign. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V ...
... [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V ...system agent voltage offset mode sign. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V ...
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...this menu allow you to control ASPM support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-29 DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating... individual USB port. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller in this function. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function...
...this menu allow you to control ASPM support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. ASUS H81-PLUS 2-29 DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating... individual USB port. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of xHCI controller in this function. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function...
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... ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller.
... ASPM [Disabled] The item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller.
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...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, ... [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS H81-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only ...
...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to display the detected speed. 2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, ... [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS H81-PLUS 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only ...
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...[Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Upper Temperature...
...[Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Upper Temperature...