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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81I-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81I-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
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... your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. About this guide is set to change ...
... your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. About this guide is set to change ...
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... page) vii ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS My Logo2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for CPU and iGPU - H81I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back...
... page) vii ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS My Logo2 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for CPU and iGPU - H81I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back...
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viii H81I-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x ...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x TPM header 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0 cm...
viii H81I-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x ...4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x TPM header 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0 cm...
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... 1042 1 17.0cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) H81I-PLUS DVI_VGA LGA1150 F_PANEL USB3_E12 ASM 1042 15 USB1112 LAN_USB34 BATTERY 14 RTL 8111GR AAFP USB910 USB3_12 Intel® H81 8Mb BIOS AUDIO ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER 6 7 8 TPM 9 SB_PWR 10 13 12...
... 1042 1 17.0cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3_DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) H81I-PLUS DVI_VGA LGA1150 F_PANEL USB3_E12 ASM 1042 15 USB1112 LAN_USB34 BATTERY 14 RTL 8111GR AAFP USB910 USB3_12 Intel® H81 8Mb BIOS AUDIO ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SPEAKER 6 7 8 TPM 9 SB_PWR 10 13 12...
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-9 shared...
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-9 shared...
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...the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to re- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear ... and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. H81I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81I-PLUS Clear RTC ...
...the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to re- Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear ... and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. H81I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81I-PLUS Clear RTC ...
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... set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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 ...connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the...
... set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND 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 ...connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the...
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... jumpers! SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The... CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM...
... jumpers! SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The... CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM...
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... this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 Model Name: H81I-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81I-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81I-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 Click to ...find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click...
... this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 Model Name: H81I-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81I-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81I-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 Click to ...find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click...
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...Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. ...8226; This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the ...
...Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. ...8226; This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the ...
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... latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. To ensure system...
... latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to recover BIOS settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. To ensure system...
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... ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81I-PLUS 0304 06/08/2013 H81IPLUS.CAP 8194 2013-06-08 5:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the USB flash drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:... 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The DOS screen appears. Booting the system to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. When the ASUS Logo...
... ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81I-PLUS 0304 06/08/2013 H81IPLUS.CAP 8194 2013-06-08 5:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the USB flash drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:... 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The DOS screen appears. Booting the system to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. When the ASUS Logo...
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...Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the... BIOS file if you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H81I-PLUS ...
...Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. 4. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the... BIOS file if you to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H81I-PLUS ...
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...ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self ...Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
...ensure system compatibility and stability. We recommend you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self ...Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
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... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot...
... Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot...
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... are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to type your next system bootup. If you have done in the menu and change the settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar ...default shortcuts, they will appear on the screen. You cannot select an item that you can only use the English letters to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change ...
... are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to type your next system bootup. If you have done in the menu and change the settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar ...default shortcuts, they will appear on the screen. You cannot select an item that you can only use the English letters to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change ...
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... SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Use the arrow keys...
... SPD Information, system time and date 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Use the arrow keys...
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... version from the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the...
... version from the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-11 Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the...
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... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow...
... Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow...