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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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... 4. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. ... the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier...
... 4. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. ... the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier...
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... installing Windows® operating 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 a PS/2 keyboard. This port is not compatible with HD audio module in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port... a microphone. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 3~6. 4.
... installing Windows® operating 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 a PS/2 keyboard. This port is not compatible with HD audio module in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port... a microphone. DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 USB 2.0 ports 3~6. 4.
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...maximize the features of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package... ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your...
...maximize the features of the Support DVD to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package... ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The following screen is NOT enabled in your hardware. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your...
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... updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires...logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1
... updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need 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 update the BIOS EZ Update requires...logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1
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... devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH...
... devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT support. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH...
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...PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest...not been reconnected or changed. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS setup. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjust automatically for a fastest POST...
...PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest...not been reconnected or changed. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS setup. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 Next Boot after AC power loss. 2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] Adjust automatically for a fastest POST...
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Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear when you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM ...] The system 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 devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force...
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started The following four items appear when you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM ...] The system 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 devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force...
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... its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft... Keys) to a USB storage device. 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 select the type of storage devices that you want to...
... its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37 Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft... Keys) to a USB storage device. 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 select the type of storage devices that you want to...
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... from file 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. The KEK file must be loaded securely. Append db from file Allows you to load the...
... from file 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. The KEK file must be loaded securely. Append db from file Allows you to load the...