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... carrier and the location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is valid to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT...
... carrier and the location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is valid to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT...
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... LAN controller (continued on the CPU installed. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: RGB, DVI-D, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max. Intel® H81 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
... LAN controller (continued on the CPU installed. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: RGB, DVI-D, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max. Intel® H81 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory* Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
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... 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
... 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage...
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... software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for later use . See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots...
... software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for later use . See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots...
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... LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards...
... LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. shared - - - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards...
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... you set this jumper to wake then steady) up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. KB_USBPWB 12 23 H81M-PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake up from S5 mode Speed LED...
... you set this jumper to wake then steady) up 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. KB_USBPWB 12 23 H81M-PLUS +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake up from S5 mode Speed LED...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. This port is for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13 Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DVI-D port. 4. This port connects to a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. PS/2 keyboard port...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. This port is for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13 Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. DVI-D port. 4. This port connects to a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. PS/2 keyboard port...
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... 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 H81M-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-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [HD]. By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 3. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...
... 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15 H81M-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-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set to [HD]. By default, this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 3. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...
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... USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H81M-PLUS...
... USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H81M-PLUS...
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... change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... Service Provider). ASUS H81M-PLUS 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...
... Service Provider). ASUS H81M-PLUS 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 can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you to restore the BIOS in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model...
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... an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may...
... an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may...
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... value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19
... value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run faster than the marked frequency in this item to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-19
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... functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows...
... functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to select the boot performance mode. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-25 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows...
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... [Long] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short...
... [Long] Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C6 Latency [Short...
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...or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-27...
...or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel® Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] ICST Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to set the wake-up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-27...
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... to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk...
... to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. 2.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto...
... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is not the active device at 64MB. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto...
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... Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout...
... Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout...
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.../to configure options for special functions. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter...
.../to configure options for special functions. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to USB drive. 2.9.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter...