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... 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 Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-22 2.7 Monitor menu 2-31 2.8 Boot menu 2-34 2.9 Tools menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-41 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
... 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 Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-22 2.7 Monitor menu 2-31 2.8 Boot menu 2-34 2.9 Tools menu 2-40 2.10 Exit menu 2-41 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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...CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. H81M-C specifications summary CPU... package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical...
...CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. H81M-C specifications summary CPU... package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-C motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject to the physical...
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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-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System ..., 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"...
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-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System ..., 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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...if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from...174; OS, when you want to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. According to install 4GB or more memory on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of the following: - ASUS H81M-C 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the...
...if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from...174; OS, when you want to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. According to install 4GB or more memory on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of the following: - ASUS H81M-C 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the...
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...may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-C SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-C SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must ... cables. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-C CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan...
...may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-C SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-C SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must ... cables. These are not jumpers! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-C CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-C Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan...
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... : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz ... Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Allows you to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
... : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz ... Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Allows you to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays...
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...interval. 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.500V to 1.650V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Increase the value when increasing... values range from commmunicating with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the ...
...interval. 2.5.19 SVID Control [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 1.500V to 1.650V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Increase the value when increasing... values range from commmunicating with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the ...
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... logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to zero (0). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...is enabled. ASUS H81M-C 2-23 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to activate in this function. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to ...
... logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to zero (0). Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] ...is enabled. ASUS H81M-C 2-23 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to activate in this function. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up and set itself to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-25 Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled...: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up and set itself to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set to work . Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-25 Entry on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold...
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... random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the ISCT support. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Disabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST...
... random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the ISCT support. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Disabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST...
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... Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed....] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-33 Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays ...
... Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed....] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-33 Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays ...