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.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses...
.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will be much obliged if you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses...
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...-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/D-Sub port - resolution 1920 x1200@60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. H81I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard...
...-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/D-Sub port - resolution 1920 x1200@60Hz - Supports D-Sub with max. H81I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard...
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... Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can cause severe damage to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Failure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Profile is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
... Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can cause severe damage to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Failure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Profile is dependent on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs...
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...Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-9 shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
...Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-9 shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... Speed LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to support an 7.1-channel audio output. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-11 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port...
... Speed LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Refer to support an 7.1-channel audio output. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-11 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port...
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... NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81I-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81I-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. H81I-PLUS +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT H81I-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
... NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81I-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81I-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. H81I-PLUS +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT H81I-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
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... chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you install the related driver to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 H81I-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports in Windows...
... chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you install the related driver to 480Mbps connection speed. USB1112 PIN 1 USB910 PIN 1 H81I-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports in Windows...
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... Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-19 To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-19 To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81I-PLUS-ASUS-02... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81I-PLUS-ASUS-02... BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 You can use as shown. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 You can use as shown. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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...DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to adjust the value. Use the and keys to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to enable or disable the EPU power...
...DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to adjust the value. Use the and keys to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to enable or disable the EPU power...
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...'s long duration power. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models...
...'s long duration power. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models...
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... frequency in a specific condition. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-25 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables...
... frequency in a specific condition. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-25 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables...
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... choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
... choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled...
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... set the wake-up and set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set itself to sleep when the partition size is installed to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration...
... set the wake-up and set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set itself to sleep when the partition size is installed to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub...
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... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. If no USB device is enabled. ASUS H81I-PLUS...
... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. If no USB device is enabled. ASUS H81I-PLUS...
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... started Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to enable...
... started Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to enable...
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... computer enters the operating system. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjust automatically for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. This...
... computer enters the operating system. Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjust automatically for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. This...
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... Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-41
... Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-41