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... corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY ...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY ...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using an...
... the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. iv Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using an...
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... select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that...
... select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that...
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... can cause severe damage to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to both the...
... can cause severe damage to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to both the...
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...Support DVD are subject 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 computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. If ... Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for detailed...
...Support DVD are subject 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 computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. If ... Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is for detailed...
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... 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 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to restore the BIOS in case you...
... 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 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to restore the BIOS in case you...
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... optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to set CPU Core Ratio individually. The following two items...CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all cores. [Per Core...
... optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to set CPU Core Ratio individually. The following two items...CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Default set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all cores. [Per Core...
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...~ [30]. 2.5.5 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to 100:100. 2.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to...you to set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. ASUS H81M-C 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-...
...~ [30]. 2.5.5 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to 100:100. 2.5.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to...you to set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value. ASUS H81M-C 2-15 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-...
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... you to set the CPU cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache... only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to ...
... you to set the CPU cache voltage override. CPU Cache Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Cache... only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU core voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode] and allows you to ...
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... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. ASUS H81M-C 2-21 Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or... to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set ...
... Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. ASUS H81M-C 2-21 Configuration options: [+] [-] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or... to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU system agent voltage offset. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set ...
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... Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in... USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of xHCI controller in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. 2.6.5 USB ...
... Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in... USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of xHCI controller in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the USB ports. 2.6.5 USB ...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This... item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. CPU Fan Max. Select Ignore if you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx ...
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This... item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. CPU Fan Max. Select Ignore if you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx ...
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...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)... function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-33
...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)... function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81M-C 2-33