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Motherboard H81M-D H81M-D PLUS
Motherboard H81M-D H81M-D PLUS
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer....note of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information ... key. + + Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. . These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual.
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer....note of the standard package. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the following sources for additional information ... key. + + Example: means that you MUST follow to complete a task. . These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual.
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... overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for the CPU - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - 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 EZ DIY: - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - H81M-D series specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111G...
... overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for the CPU - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - 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 EZ DIY: - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design - H81M-D series specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111G...
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...port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (H81M-D Plus only) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector...WfM 2.0, 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 ...
...port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (H81M-D Plus only) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector...WfM 2.0, 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 ...
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The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. Motherboard features vary between models. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models.
The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. Motherboard features vary between models. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models.
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... 8111G BATTERY H81M-D PLUS PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- Motherboard features vary between models. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models. 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...
... 8111G BATTERY H81M-D PLUS PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC 887- Motherboard features vary between models. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models. 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...
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...panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 1112) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow...DDR3 DIMM slots 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12) *H81M-D PLUS model only 7. 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...
...panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 1112) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow...DDR3 DIMM slots 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12) *H81M-D PLUS model only 7. 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...
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A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. 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 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ... 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. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7
A DDR3 module is recommended to the DDR3 slot. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. 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 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ... 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. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7
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... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M...
... to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H81M...
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... from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). H81M-D PLUS USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal conditions or in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H81M-D PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow...
... from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). H81M-D PLUS USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal conditions or in reduced power mode). PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H81M-D PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow...
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... you connect a high-definition front 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 set to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15
... you connect a high-definition front 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 set to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item... MICPWR Line out_R NC Line 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 supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15
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... connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 H81M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not... a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
... connectors are not jumpers! USB910 USB1112 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 H81M-D PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not... a CPU fan of these connectors, then install the module to 480Mbps connection speed. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
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... type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 H81M-D PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H81M-D Series 1-17 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC...
... type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 H81M-D PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H81M-D Series 1-17 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC...
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. H81M-D PLUS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-D PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA ... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H81M-D PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-D PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the ...
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. H81M-D PLUS SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-D PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA ... Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H81M-D PLUS SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-D PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the ...
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... system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground HWRST# (NC) H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H81M-D PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the ...chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS H81M...
... system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Ground HWRST# (NC) H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H81M-D PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the ...chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS H81M...
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... cable to this connector, then install the module to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. *H81M-D PLUS model only. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for a serial (COM) port. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 ...speeds of up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)...
... cable to this connector, then install the module to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. *H81M-D PLUS model only. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to connect a USB 3.0 module for a serial (COM) port. 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 ...speeds of up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H81M-D PLUS H81M-D PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)...
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This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR H81M-D PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-D PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-D Series 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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. SB_PWR H81M-D PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-D PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-D Series 1-21 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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.
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The system requires you to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...on a single partition. 2. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect... contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can use as shown. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:...
The system requires you to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...on a single partition. 2. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect... contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can use as shown. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS:...
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... to show the BIOS Boot Device Menu. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-D PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 09/15/2013 H81MDP.CAP 4194304 2013-10-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
... to show the BIOS Boot Device Menu. 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-D PLUS VER: 0201 DATE: 09/15/2013 H81MDP.CAP 4194304 2013-10-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
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...including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-D PLUS,H81M-D Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2013 Signature Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. ...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-D PLUS,H81M-D conform with part 15 of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive...
...including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-D PLUS,H81M-D Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2013 Signature Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. ...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-D PLUS,H81M-D conform with part 15 of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive...
