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... information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-C 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 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 H81M-C 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 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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...detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal... manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself.
...detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal... manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself.
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...ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Anti-surge - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS Q-SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS...(continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
...ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Anti-surge - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS Q-SLOT ASUS Exclusive Features - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS...(continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thernal Solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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H81M-C specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin ... connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7" ...
H81M-C specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin ... connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7" ...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
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...slots and the expansion cards that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when ... flips out 1 with extra force. 1 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting...
...slots and the expansion cards that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when ... flips out 1 with extra force. 1 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting...
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... +5VSB to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to... position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to reenter data. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2_USBPW1-6 12 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up . ...
... +5VSB to wake up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to... position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to reenter data. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2_USBPW1-6 12 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up . ...
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...) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. H81M-C USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to...
...) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. H81M-C USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to...
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...connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ... connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [AC97]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition...
...connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant ... connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [AC97]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS H81M-C 1-15 3. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition...
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... later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin ...H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS...
... later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin ...H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS...
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... to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 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...
... to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 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...
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...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to... ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Reboot ...
...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to... ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Reboot ...
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... port. 3. Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-C 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to...
... port. 3. Do not save them on the system. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-C 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to...
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When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. The DOS screen appears. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. Insert the... USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. Select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 ...
When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. The DOS screen appears. Boot your computer's USB port. 2. Insert the... USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. Select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 ...
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...ASUS H81M-C 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut 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 system compatibility and stability. Refer...
...ASUS H81M-C 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. DO NOT shut 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 system compatibility and stability. Refer...
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...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). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to...online help to erase the RTC RAM. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the...
...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). 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to your data or system. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to...online help to erase the RTC RAM. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the...
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...appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-C 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for the advanced...
...appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-C 2-7 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for experienced end-users to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for the advanced...
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...appear on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Quick Note button This button allows you to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the ...of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS H81M-C 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. If you can only use the English letters to display the other items ...
...appear on the screen. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Quick Note button This button allows you to select items in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can change the ...of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS H81M-C 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. If you can only use the English letters to display the other items ...
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... Favorites: 1. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable...
... Favorites: 1. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable...
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... an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS H81M-C 2-11 Otherwise, you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you ...Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you might be able to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed...
... an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS H81M-C 2-11 Otherwise, you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you ...Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you might be able to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed...