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...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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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...
...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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 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...
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...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...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the ...
...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...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above DIMMs. ASUS will run at the ...
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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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x ... 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 ...
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 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x ... 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 ...
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...channel for the dual-channel configuration. Failure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-7 Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under ... or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the ...correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency...
...channel for the dual-channel configuration. Failure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-7 Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under ... or removing DIMMs or other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Check with the retailer to get the ...correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the CPU's capabilities and other system components. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency...
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... may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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: Product introduction SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 ... 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. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1...
... may damage the motherboard components. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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: Product introduction SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 ... 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. H81I-PLUS CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1...
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...CPU ratio and features. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU...: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average...
...CPU ratio and features. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration package power. Use the and keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU...: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average...
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...voltage. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM...22 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. The values range from commmunicating with a 0.050V interval. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-23 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to...
...voltage. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. Increase the value when increasing DRAM...22 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. The values range from commmunicating with a 0.050V interval. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-23 CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. The values range from 0.001V to...
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...function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-25 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating ... the CPU speed. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [...
...function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-25 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating ... the CPU speed. EIST [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [...
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... following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you ...[Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you set the CPU C states to choose short or long latency for ...
... following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you ...[Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you set the CPU C states to choose short or long latency for ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the... function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the... function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support...