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H81M-D R2.0 Motherboard
H81M-D R2.0 Motherboard
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... Package contents...vi H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 ...Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
... Package contents...vi H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 ...Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced menu 2-11 2.6 Monitor menu 2-12 2.7 Boot menu...2-13 2.8 Tools menu 2-14 2.9 Exit menu...2-14 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ... detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
... and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ... detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
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... mode will work depending on the next page) vi res olution up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® New 4th/4th Generation ... of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-D R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If...
... mode will work depending on the next page) vi res olution up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® New 4th/4th Generation ... of 1024MB 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-D R2.0 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If...
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... 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - LED-lit audio shielding - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent ... Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with exceptional clarity and fidelity - H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
... 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - LED-lit audio shielding - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent ... Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference, with exceptional clarity and fidelity - H81M-D R2.0 specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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... by the edges to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-1 Failure to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
... by the edges to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-1 Failure to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D R2.0 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D R2.0 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER 5 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout KBMS 1 2 3 18.3cm(7.2in) 24 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) LPT VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO RTL 8111GR CHA_FAN BATTERY H81M-D R2.0 PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887-
VD2 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT Intel® H81 64Mb BIOS SPEAKER 5 6 F_PANEL AAFP USB910 USB1112 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 12 11 10 9 8 7 ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-3 1.2.3 Motherboard layout KBMS 1 2 3 18.3cm(7.2in) 24 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN COM DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) LPT VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO RTL 8111GR CHA_FAN BATTERY H81M-D R2.0 PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887-
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... CPU socket 4. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) 9. H81M-D R2.0 H81M-D R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not...incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.2.4 Layout ...
... CPU socket 4. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) 9. H81M-D R2.0 H81M-D R2.0 CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not...incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.2.4 Layout ...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot....voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-D R2.0 H81M-D R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB ...
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot....voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-D R2.0 H81M-D R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB ...
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... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system...
... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. • For system...
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ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... in a chassis). 3. F shared G shared - 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - Turn on the slot...H - B shared - Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with...
... in a chassis). 3. F shared G shared - 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A shared shared - Turn on the slot...H - B shared - Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. shared - Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that complies with...
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...of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased ...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-D R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-D R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
...of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is purchased ...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-D R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-D R2.0 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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... fan of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-15 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to the...
... fan of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-15 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to the...
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...Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-19 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ...computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support...
...Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 1-19 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit), Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ...computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for reference only. If Autorun is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support...
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.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through 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-D R2.0 2-1
.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through 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-D R2.0 2-1
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... 2. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that allows you press to H81MDR2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD... and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The...
... 2. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 2-3 Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that allows you press to H81MDR2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD... and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The...
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Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-D R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MDR2.CAP 8390656 2014-08-08...reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 2-5 Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select the Load Optimized...
Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-D R2.0 VER: 0306 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 08/08/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MDR2.CAP 8390656 2014-08-08...reset the system while updating the BIOS to security regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H81M-D R2.0 2-5 Are you sure you want to update the BIOS? Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Select the Load Optimized...
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...and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If ... do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the ...
...and Advanced Mode. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If ... do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for information on . Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the ...