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Contents Safety 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 ... 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu...2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety 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 ... 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu...2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...x1200@60Hz - channel audio output (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support a 8- H81I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. Supports... HDMI with 8GB or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial...
...x1200@60Hz - channel audio output (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to support a 8- H81I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Package contents Check your retailer. Supports... HDMI with 8GB or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial...
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...panel, 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for CPU and iGPU - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 ...the next page) vii ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS My Logo2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - H81I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back Panel...
...panel, 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for CPU and iGPU - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 ...the next page) vii ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS My Logo2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - H81I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back Panel...
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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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) ... 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...
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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) ... 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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... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [brown]) 10. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. H81I-PLUS H81I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
... chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [brown]) 10. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-3 Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. H81I-PLUS H81I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. 1 A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA 1150 only.
1.3.1 Installing the CPU Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. 1 A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA 1150 only.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but ... two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H81I-PLUS DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but ... two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H81I-PLUS DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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...lower-sized channel for the OS can cause severe damage to do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-7 Press the retaining clips outward to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will update the memory... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a ...
...lower-sized channel for the OS can cause severe damage to do any of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-7 Press the retaining clips outward to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will update the memory... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a ...
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...system passwords. enter data. For system failure due to re- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H81I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81I-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing ... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process 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...
...system passwords. enter data. For system failure due to re- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H81I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81I-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After clearing ... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process 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...
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...drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H81I-PLUS CPU and chassis fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... 3. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 4. H81I-PLUS 1-14 Chapter 1:...
...drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H81I-PLUS CPU and chassis fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... 3. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 4. H81I-PLUS 1-14 Chapter 1:...
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... device priority. The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves...
... device priority. The figure below shows an example of the basic system information, and allows you to configure the BIOS settings. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, and CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-13 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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... All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [...Disabled] Default set to display the following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [...
... All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [...Disabled] Default set to display the following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [...
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...and allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit. If this happens, revert to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost... set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frenquency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] [Enabled]. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes ...
...and allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit. If this happens, revert to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost... set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frenquency : DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] [Enabled]. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes ...
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...boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. This item allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS... 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...
...boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. This item allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS... 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...
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...extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 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 ...Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following first three items appear only when you to ...
...extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 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 ...Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following first three items appear only when you to ...
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...Auto] Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the external regulator exceeds the limit.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Use the and keys to improve power saving on the... Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level -4] ~ [Level 4]. ...
...Auto] Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the external regulator exceeds the limit.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Use the and keys to improve power saving on the... Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 1 threshhold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level -4] ~ [Level 4]. ...
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... and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.13 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows ...you to set the CPU cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item...
... and keys to adjust the value. 2.5.13 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows ...you to set the CPU cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item...
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...range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 1.... allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item ...
...range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 1.... allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset [Auto] This item ...