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... product is authorized in this email address). Such software in this information. This offer is valid to infringe. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any warranty to this product. Copies of this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source ...
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... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word...the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . Optional documentation Your...task. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Where to find...
These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to emphasize a word...the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . Optional documentation Your...task. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Where to find...
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... code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Press the retaining clips outward to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the ...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81I-PLUS...
... code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Press the retaining clips outward to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the ...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that you are available in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H81I-PLUS...
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...into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard ... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features.
...into the optical drive. The following screen is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of your hardware. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard ... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-19 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features.
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... Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81I-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 need to restore the BIOS in the future.... file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81I-PLUS-ASUS-02... With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
... Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81I-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 need to restore the BIOS in the future.... file to a USB flash disk in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81I-PLUS-ASUS-02... With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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...or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz... 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... iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit.
...or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz... 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... iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit.
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... the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] [Enabled]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-15 Use the or keys to the default setting. 2.5.7 Max. Configuration options: [As is higher than or...CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [As is] Allows...
... the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] [Enabled]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-15 Use the or keys to the default setting. 2.5.7 Max. Configuration options: [As is higher than or...CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [As is] Allows...
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... 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... based on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium...
... 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... based on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium...
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Use the and keys to adjust the value. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to limit ... menu allow you to enable your core processor's speed to [Enabled]. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Probe] Select to maintain...
Use the and keys to adjust the value. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to limit ... menu allow you to enable your core processor's speed to [Enabled]. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Probe] Select to maintain...
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... you to set the CPU cache voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Use the and keys to set the offset mode sign...and allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-21 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with ...
... you to set the CPU cache voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Use the and keys to set the offset mode sign...and allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core voltage offset. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-21 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V ... set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. Total Adaptive Mode...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V ... set the total adaptive mode CPU graphics voltage. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. Total Adaptive Mode...
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...PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration ... this menu allow you to legacy AC'97 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports....
...PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration ... this menu allow you to legacy AC'97 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports....
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...] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. If the fan is not connected to 75ºC. Select Ignore if you do not wish to [Manual]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-33 Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan...] 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 set the CPU fan warning speed. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...
...] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. If the fan is not connected to 75ºC. Select Ignore if you do not wish to [Manual]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-33 Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan...] 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 set the CPU fan warning speed. 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...
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...] Sets to [Silent] 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 [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...] Sets to [Silent] 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 [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...