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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-D series 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 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.9 Software support 1-22 BIOS ... 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 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 contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-D series 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 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-21 1.9 Software support 1-22 BIOS ... 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-9 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 contact information A-3 iii
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...connected and the power cables are not damaged. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or ...
...connected and the power cables are not damaged. iv Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all the manuals that ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you are also provided. If you add a device. • Before connecting or ...
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...Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - vi H81M-D series specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Supports ...rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports RGB with max. Supports DVI-D with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation...
...Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (dark brown) - vi H81M-D series specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Supports ...rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports RGB with max. Supports DVI-D with max. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation...
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... ASUS unique features Asmedia® USB3.0 controller (H81M-D Plus only) - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board 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 - ASUS AI Charger+ (H81M-D Plus only) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS...
... ASUS unique features Asmedia® USB3.0 controller (H81M-D Plus only) - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board 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 - ASUS AI Charger+ (H81M-D Plus only) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS...
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...introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can ...cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it on them. •...
...introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to do so can ...cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it on them. •...
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1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard features vary between models. Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models.
1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard features vary between models. Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models.
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. KBMS 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN ATX12V DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-... Realtek 8111G BATTERY H81M-D PLUS PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- VD2 SB_PWR PCIEX1_2 Intel® H81 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS 8 F_PANEL AAFP SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USBPW9-12 COM USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS H81M-D Series 1-3 Motherboard features vary between models...
1.2.3 Motherboard layout H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. KBMS 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN ATX12V DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-... Realtek 8111G BATTERY H81M-D PLUS PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- VD2 SB_PWR PCIEX1_2 Intel® H81 7 SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS 8 F_PANEL AAFP SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USBPW9-12 COM USB910 USB1112 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS H81M-D Series 1-3 Motherboard features vary between models...
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...2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ASUS...
...2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 15. H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related.... • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ASUS...
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... DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install...and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
... DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install...and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7 A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot.
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... 16GB memory capacity can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Check with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of... 3GB system memory if you do so can be about 3GB or less. Align a DIMM on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
... 16GB memory capacity can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Check with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will run at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of... 3GB system memory if you do so can be about 3GB or less. Align a DIMM on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made...
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... might get 1 damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
... might get 1 damaged when it fits in only one direction. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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... card to the card. 3. E - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. B shared - H - See Chapter 2 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 - When using PCI cards on... IRQ assignments for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the ...
... card to the card. 3. E - shared - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn on BIOS setup. 2. B shared - H - See Chapter 2 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 - When using PCI cards on... IRQ assignments for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the ...
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... panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-D PLUS SPDIF_OUT H81M-D PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio ...cable to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front ... out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-D PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-D PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that...
... panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-D PLUS SPDIF_OUT H81M-D PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio ...cable to this connector, set the item to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front ... out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-D PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-D PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that...
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... pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU ...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-D PLUS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-D PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ... a CPU fan of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the ...
... pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are not jumpers! Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU ...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-D PLUS CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V H81M-D PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ... a CPU fan of the system chassis. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the ...
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SB_PWR H81M-D PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-D PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-D Series 1-21 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR H81M-D PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-D PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-D Series 1-21 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). ...updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your ASUS motherboard. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). ...updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to your ASUS motherboard. The contents of the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD...
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...system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu... bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing ...
...system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu... bar. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing ...
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...the system. 2. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-3 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD ...
...the system. 2. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-3 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD ...
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... from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your motherboard if you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu...
... from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your motherboard if you enter the BIOS setup program. See section 2.9 Exit Menu...