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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
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... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of... or your retailer. If you are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
... supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are also provided. Detailed descriptions of... or your retailer. If you are connected. About this guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before...
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Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Intel®...BIOS Setup program. ** These functions will run at the maximum transfer rate of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - Integrated Graphics Processor - H81M-CS...
Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of individual CPUs. Intel®...BIOS Setup program. ** These functions will run at the maximum transfer rate of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - Integrated Graphics Processor - H81M-CS...
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... x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1...panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller ...
... x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1...panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller ...
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H81M-CS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
H81M-CS specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL...
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... CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Speaker connector (4-...port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-CS 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 6. Intel®...
... CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. Speaker connector (4-...port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-CS 1-3 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 6. Intel®...
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... make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 enter data. • If the...
... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 enter data. • If the...
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...the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS ...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front ...
...the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS ...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front ...
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... SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-CS 1-17 H81M-CS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-CS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
... SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-CS 1-17 H81M-CS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-CS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
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... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the...
... Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the...
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... process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys... item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without 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 only. • Ensure to load the...
... process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys... item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without 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 only. • Ensure to load the...
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... or the USB flash drive that you to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. NTFS is not...
... or the USB flash drive that you to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in DOS environment. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. Turn on your computer has a DVD optical drive. NTFS is not...
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...five (5) seconds to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (... the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer...
...five (5) seconds to launch the select boot device screen. 3. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (... the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drive C (optical drive) to Drives panel then select D:. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot your computer...
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.... See Chapter 2 of your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS H81M-CS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
.... See Chapter 2 of your computer. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info 3. ASUS H81M-CS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the...
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...EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • ... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self...
...EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • ... keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self...
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...item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the ...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-CS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the functions Selects the boot device priority right hand side Displays ...
...item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the ...installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-CS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the functions Selects the boot device priority right hand side Displays ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Submenu item Pop-up window General help Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields Menu bar The menu bar ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Submenu item Pop-up window General help Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields Menu bar The menu bar ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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... MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. When using a mouse, hover ...options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-CS 2-9 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1.
... MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. When using a mouse, hover ...options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-CS 2-9 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1.
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set a ... items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The...
The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set a ... items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to clear the BIOS password. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The...