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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-... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 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-... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 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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... Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Supports RGB with max. vi H81M-D series specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket 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 User Guide If any of...
... Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Supports RGB with max. vi H81M-D series specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket 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 User Guide If any of...
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... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . ASUS H81M-D Series 1-1 Failure 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...
... any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to ensure that you place it . ASUS H81M-D Series 1-1 Failure 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...
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...- The layout illustrations in this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only. 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 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. 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 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H81M-D Series motherboards include H81M-D and H81M-D PLUS models.
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According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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‑... 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. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7
According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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‑... 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. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7
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... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly 2 with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that they support. The following sub‑sections...
... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly 2 with extra force. 1 2. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-9 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that they support. The following sub‑sections...
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... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.... H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use...
... cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.... H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use...
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... Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H81M-D Series 1-13 In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a microphone. LPT connector. Refer to...
... Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H81M-D Series 1-13 In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a microphone. LPT connector. Refer to...
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... panel audio I /O module that 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 for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to... is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15 By default, this connector. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
... panel audio I /O module that 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 for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to... is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15 By default, this connector. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...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 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 6. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage...or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H81M-D PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts...
...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 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is for details. 6. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage...or when you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ATX power supply plugs. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H81M-D PLUS GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts...
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F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ASUS H81M-D Series 1-19 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 ...
F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- ASUS H81M-D Series 1-19 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 ...
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This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP ... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to...
... BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-1 With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP ... Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to...
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...device to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as...
...device to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download... the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as...
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... reset button on . If you to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-5 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is...
... reset button on . If you to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-5 The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is...
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... BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Boot device priority ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the Advanced mode menus Normal mode Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the system... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-7
... BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Boot device priority ASUS Optimal mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the Advanced mode menus Normal mode Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized default Displays the system... the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-7
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After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-9 The configuration options for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on the CPU and DIMM ...
After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-9 The configuration options for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on the CPU and DIMM ...
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Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-11 Scroll down to display the following items: 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H81M-D Series 2-11 Scroll down to display the following items: 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction.
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-D Series 2-13
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-D Series 2-13