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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 ... 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...
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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... use . Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing... card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H81M-C 1-9
... use . Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing... card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H81M-C 1-9
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... 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 the audio configuration table for USB 3.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 In...
... 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 the audio configuration table for USB 3.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any DVI-D compatible device. This 15-pin port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. ASUS H81M-C 1-13 In...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click an ... to install If Autorun is 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP....
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click an ... to install If Autorun is 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP....
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... EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-C 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select... the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
... EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-C 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select... the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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... only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable...
... only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on MCH. Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ISCT Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable...
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...only when you to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display to easily enter... be available until your computer enters the operating system. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. This feature will be detected. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 Hide the logo during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. This process will extend the POST time....
...only when you to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. This item allows you set Boot Logo Display to easily enter... be available until your computer enters the operating system. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any circumstances. This feature will be detected. ASUS H81M-C 2-35 Hide the logo during POST. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. This process will extend the POST time....
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...bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Disables this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed... only if the third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to launch. Configuration options: [...
...bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started Disables this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be displayed... only if the third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you want to launch. Configuration options: [...
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... its keys to loaded mode. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select the type of storage devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can... mode to protect the system from your system enters the OS. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37
... its keys to loaded mode. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from any non-permissible changes. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to select the type of storage devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can... mode to protect the system from your system enters the OS. Delete PK Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-C 2-37
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... downloaded PK from a USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from...
... downloaded PK from a USB storage device. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that are no longer trusted and cannot be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load DBX from...