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... 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Copies of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to, by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT..., modification of this email address). Where the applicable license entitles you may not be much obliged if you . All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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Contents Safety 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 ... 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 contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety 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 ... 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 contact information A-3 iii
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H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN ...memory of individual CPUs. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 ... support list. Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com 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 ...
H81M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN ...memory of individual CPUs. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 ... support list. Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com 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 ...
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H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS FAN Xpert 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Webstorage 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...
H81M-C specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Special Features Rear panel I /O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS FAN Xpert 100% Solid Capacitors ASUS Webstorage 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LPT port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...
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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 ... 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 notice. 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 ... 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 notice. viii
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... include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H81M-C CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H81M-C Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM...
... include system setup information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot that supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express... specifications. 1.5.3 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. H81M-C CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H81M-C Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM...
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... +3 Volts PIN 1 H81M-C ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details. 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ...
... +3 Volts PIN 1 H81M-C ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details. 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ...
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...! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-C H81M-C Serial port connectors The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H81M-C 1-17 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. 7. The USB 2.0 module is...
...! COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-C H81M-C Serial port connectors The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS H81M-C 1-17 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to the USB connectors. 7. The USB 2.0 module is...
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... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective...
... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar have their respective...
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...] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Use the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration...
...] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Use the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration...
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... SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.05V interval.
... SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.20 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.05V interval.
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...] Allows you to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU C states to manage and configure the CPU's power. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration...
...] Allows you to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to set the CPU C states to manage and configure the CPU's power. CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration...
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..., including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-C Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies... with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H81M...
..., including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-C Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies... with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H81M...