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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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... ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 The DIMM...slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card ...
... ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 The DIMM...slot that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card ...
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...CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is...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 support an...
...CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. DVI-D port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-C 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is...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 support an...
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... browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com 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 run the Support DVD... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of your OS documentation for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com 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 run the Support DVD... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of your OS documentation for updates. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 To launch EZ Update, 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...
... logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 To launch EZ Update, 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...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the ...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the ...
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...faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be available when the system boots up for Windows® requrement. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available during POST......] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot ...
...faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be available when the system boots up for Windows® requrement. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available during POST......] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from 0 to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot ...
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...] 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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced... third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to launch. The following four items appear when you want to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started
...] 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 state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. 2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced... third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to launch. The following four items appear when you want to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started
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...Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. 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 launch... following item appears when OS Type is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. 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 save the PK (Platform Keys) to [Windows UEFI Mode]. Save Secure Boot...
...Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. 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 launch... following item appears when OS Type is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. 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 save the PK (Platform Keys) to [Windows UEFI Mode]. Save Secure Boot...
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... the additional KEK from your system. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded securely. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of db items that more images can...
... the additional KEK from your system. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded securely. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of db items that more images can...