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viii 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 ... 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" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
viii 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 ... 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" (24.4cm x 17.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
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...to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card... the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the DIMM from the socket....
...to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card... the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the DIMM from the socket....
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... system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0...(lime). Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 2.0 ports 3~6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to...
... system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0...(lime). Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - USB 2.0 ports 3~6. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 Line In port (light blue). In the 4.1, 5.1 and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to...
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... OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The...
... OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The...
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..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you 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... future. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-C 2-1
..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you 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... future. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-C 2-1
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The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. When ...
The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. When ...
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.... Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to easily enter the BIOS setup. Maximize the boot logo size. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse... when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. This feature will be available during Normal Boot. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. Hide the logo during POST. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display...
.... Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to easily enter the BIOS setup. Maximize the boot logo size. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse... when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. This feature will be available during Normal Boot. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to 10 seconds. Hide the logo during POST. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display...
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...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The... of devices that you want to boot up. Disables this item is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network ...
...automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on device to do so. 2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The... of devices that you want to boot up. Disables this item is set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network ...
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...OS. Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system... keys will change from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPR...] Allows you to [Windows ...
...OS. Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system... keys will change from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPR...] Allows you to [Windows ...
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...; Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to delete the db file from...
...; Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more images can load on the single computer. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to delete the db file from...