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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 2.5 Ai...
... 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 2.5 Ai...
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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 connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-... 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" (24.4cm ...
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 connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-... 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" (24.4cm ...
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.... 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. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of...
.... 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. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of...
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... arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to...
... arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to...
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..., the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in NTFS format...
..., the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update BIOS in NTFS format...
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.... At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The DOS screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Booting the system...
.... At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H81M-C 0305 06/08/2013 H81M-C-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The DOS screen appears. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. Booting the system...
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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 select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-5 Press to switch between screen... fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. ...
...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 select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-5 Press to switch between screen... fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. ...
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...only if you see on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On...Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 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...
...only if you see on your data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On...Exit menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 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...
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...174; UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot ...Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support...
...174; UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot ...Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support...
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...40 Chapter 2: Getting started For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend ...that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to input the ...
...40 Chapter 2: Getting started For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend ...that you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to input the ...