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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 2.5 Ai...
... 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 2.5 Ai...
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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... 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) Specifications...
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... 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) Specifications...
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... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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...
... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. 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...
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...‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB...
...‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB...
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.... You can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 Turn on a single partition. 2. The utility automatically...
.... You can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 Turn on a single partition. 2. The utility automatically...
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...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 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. Booting ...
...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 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to a DOS environment 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater...: 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer. Booting ...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure ...updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . ASUS H81I-PLUS...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure ...updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . ASUS H81I-PLUS...
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... program can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. 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... after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or ...
... program can cause damage to erase the RTC RAM. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. 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... after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or ...
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... [Off] Sets the power-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. The following four items appear when you want ...® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-37 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the ...
... [Off] Sets the power-on devices for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. The following four items appear when you want ...® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-37 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the ...
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...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-41 Select an item then press to display...
...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_B2] ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-41 Select an item then press to display...