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viii H81M-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
viii H81M-PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse ....0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
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...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software... IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with extra force. 1 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if ...
...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software... IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with extra force. 1 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if ...
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... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to ... for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. 4. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset...
... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to ... for faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. 9. 4. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-13 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset...
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... 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...
... 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 change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the...
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...'s driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81M-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-PLUS-ASUS-02... ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and...an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
...'s driver, software and firmware Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0203 Release Date: 05/28/2013 File: H81M-PLUS-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-PLUS Version:0205 Release Date: 06/18/2013 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-PLUS-ASUS-02... ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and...an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
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... warning messages during the POST. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable virtualization technology function on memory control...
... warning messages during the POST. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable virtualization technology function on memory control...
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...appears only when you to select a desired post report waiting time. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ...NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-37 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast...
...appears only when you to select a desired post report waiting time. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ...NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this function. You can only execute the POST delay time during POST. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-37 Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast...
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...Windows UE...] Allows you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from...Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other ...
...Windows UE...] Allows you to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.8.9 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from...Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other ...
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...Custom]. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from your...USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-39 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to...
...Custom]. DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from your...USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-39 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to [Windows UEFI mode]. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to...