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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...
... 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...
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... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. •.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. •...
... may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. •.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. •...
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...-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Anti-surge - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating -
...-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Network iControl - ASUS Anti-surge - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating -
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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-... connector 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"...
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-... connector 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"...
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...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
...-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) LPT VGA LGA1150 PS2_USBPW1-6 1-2 USB3~6 LAN_USB3_12 CHA_FAN 2 AUDIO BATTERY COM H81M-C PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G PCIEX1_1 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 Intel® H81 SATA3G_1 6 ALC 887-VD2 SB_PWR PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_2 TPM USB910 USB1112USBPW9-12 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 7 AAFP...
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...already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5....Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
...already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H81M-C 1-9 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5....Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2_USBPW1-6 12 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Hold down...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PS2 and USB device wake-up (PS2_USBPW1~6) Set this jumper to +5V to wake ...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H81M-C 1-11 PS2_USBPW1-6 12 23 H81M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C Keyboard Power Setting • The USB device wake-up the computer from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 2. Hold down...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. PS2 and USB device wake-up (PS2_USBPW1~6) Set this jumper to +5V to wake ...
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...-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 3. This feature ... wake then steady) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 25-pin port connects...
...-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-C USB Device Wake Up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. LAN (RJ-45) port. 3. This feature ... wake then steady) up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This port allows Gigabit connection to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This 25-pin port connects...
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...definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...BIOS to [HD]. H81M-C SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-C SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. ASUS H81M...
...definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...BIOS to [HD]. H81M-C SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-C SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. ASUS H81M...
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... hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. 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 cables to [AHCI...]. 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place...
... hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to the fan connectors. 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 cables to [AHCI...]. 6. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not place...
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... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved...
... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H81M-C 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to perform the BIOS update process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using FAT32/16 on a single partition...
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... environment. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard...
... environment. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-C 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Prepare the motherboard...
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... with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. 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 Select the optical drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as...
... with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. 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 Select the optical drive as below. The BIOS Updater screen appears as...
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... your computer. 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H81M-C 2-5 DO NOT shut 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 ensure ...
... your computer. 3. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H81M-C 2-5 DO NOT shut 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 ensure ...
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...shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ... item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 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 boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
...shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test ... item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 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 boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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...EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. The figure below shows an... the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H81M-C 2-7...
...EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. The figure below shows an... the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H81M-C 2-7...
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... keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and...items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-9 ...
... keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of a field, select it 's only available in BIOS. • The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and...items in BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS H81M-C 2-9 ...
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... item to add. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order...
... item to add. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order...
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... you to set an administrator password, we recommend that you set an administrator password: 1. ASUS H81M-C 2-11 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to clear the BIOS password. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change only selected fields in...
... you to set an administrator password, we recommend that you set an administrator password: 1. ASUS H81M-C 2-11 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to clear the BIOS password. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change only selected fields in...