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... that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task... IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part...
... that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task... IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part...
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... DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for the CPU - 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 New UEFI BIOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for extended component...
... DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for the CPU - 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 New UEFI BIOS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for extended component...
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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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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. Motherboard features vary between models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only.
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. Motherboard features vary between models. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The layout illustrations in this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-D PLUS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this user guide are for H81M-D PLUS only.
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... 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 KBMS 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 DIGI +VRM...
... 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 KBMS 12 3 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 DIGI +VRM...
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... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12) *H81M-D PLUS model only 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 1112) 13. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface...SPEAKER) 8. 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 PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is ...
... (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12) *H81M-D PLUS model only 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 1112) 13. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface...SPEAKER) 8. 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 PnP cap. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is ...
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... two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module 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...
... two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module 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...
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... jumper again to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS H81M...
... jumper again to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. H81M-D PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-D PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS H81M...
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...pin PS2_USBPW1~4) Set this jumper to +5V 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 computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H81M-D PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise the system would not power up (3-pin USBPW9~12) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM ...
...pin PS2_USBPW1~4) Set this jumper to +5V 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 computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM ... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H81M-D PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-D PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise the system would not power up (3-pin USBPW9~12) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM ...
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... to a slot opening at the back 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 [HD]. 2. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN...
... to a slot opening at the back 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 [HD]. 2. By default, this connector, set the item to this connector is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN...
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...Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. 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 to...W) fan power. 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...
...Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. 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 to...W) fan power. 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...
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... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. 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 PIN.../PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer 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 The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push...
... a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300W power rating. 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 PIN.../PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer 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 The speaker allows you intend to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper orientation and push...
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... 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 Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA...H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. 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 SATA Mode Selection item in the...
... 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 Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA...H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. 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 SATA Mode Selection item in the...
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...to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-19 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. 9. ...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 system reboot without turning off button ...
...to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS H81M-D Series 1-19 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. 9. ...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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 system reboot without turning off button ...
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... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. *H81M-D PLUS model only. 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...connector is purchased separately. 11. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ H81M-D PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. *H81M-D PLUS model only. 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...connector is purchased separately. 11. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H81M-D PLUS PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ H81M-D PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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. SB_PWR H81M-D PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-D PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-D Series 1-21 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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.
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..., rename the BIOS file in the removable device to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under a DOS environment. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to... ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-D...
..., rename the BIOS file in the removable device to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under a DOS environment. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to... ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to H81MD.CAP (for H81M-D), H81MDP.CAP (for H81M-D PLUS). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-D...
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The BIOS Updater screen appears as the bootdevice. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Select the USB flash drive as below. The DOS screen appears. 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...
The BIOS Updater screen appears as the bootdevice. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Select the USB flash drive as below. The DOS screen appears. 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...
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...: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...operation. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-D PLUS,H81M-D Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010+AC:2011 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 EN 55013:2001...
...: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...operation. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H81M-D PLUS,H81M-D Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2010+AC:2011 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 EN 55013:2001...