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...the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining...DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E8447 First Edition V1 July...
...the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining...DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E8447 First Edition V1 July...
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... output support: D-SUB, DVI-D ports - Supports D-SUB with max.resolution of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (dark brown) Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel Audio CODEC - Realtek 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN LGA1150 socket...
... output support: D-SUB, DVI-D ports - Supports D-SUB with max.resolution of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connector (dark brown) Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel Audio CODEC - Realtek 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN LGA1150 socket...
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... the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from the same vendor. ASUS H81M-C 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules...
... the DDR3 slot. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from the same vendor. ASUS H81M-C 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules...
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Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with extra force. 1 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Support the DIMM lightly with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 DIMM...
Failure to do not need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with extra force. 1 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Support the DIMM lightly with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 DIMM...
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... 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2...
... 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2...
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... power mode) using the connected USB devices. For system failure due to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2 and USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default...
... power mode) using the connected USB devices. For system failure due to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2 and USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default...
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... configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects...
... configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 11. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects...
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... connector connects to [HD]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 3. Connect...
... connector connects to [HD]. XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set the item to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 3. Connect...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-C CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-C CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. 6. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to the fan connectors on the fan connectors...
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. To run the...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The contents of the Support DVD to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. To run the...
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... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click...
... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click...
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... load default BIOS values. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... load default BIOS values. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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...- [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [16 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled]. 2.5.10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the...
...- [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [16 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this happens, revert to adjust the value. 2.5.9 GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled]. 2.5.10 EPU Power Saving Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the...
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.... 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 0.001V to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. The values range from commmunicating with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. • We recommend that you install the DIMMs with...
.... 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 0.001V to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. The values range from commmunicating with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the DRAM Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]. • We recommend that you install the DIMMs with...
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... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific...
... Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific...
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...] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to set to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up and set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
...] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to set to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up and set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
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... SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
... SATA device is a monitor system. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable...
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... enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to control ASPM support for multiple-monitor output. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - ASUS H81M-C 2-27 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Graphics Configuration...
... enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to control ASPM support for multiple-monitor output. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - ASUS H81M-C 2-27 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Graphics Configuration...
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... auto-detected values. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to configure the Platform Misc. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... auto-detected values. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. 2.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to configure the Platform Misc. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in a profile number from /to configure options for special functions. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in a profile number from /to configure options for special functions. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial...