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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H81M-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. It includes ... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible,...
...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. It includes ... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. If possible,...
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...* 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 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Please refer to the 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 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Please refer to the Memory...
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... 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl - H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel Audio...
... 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with HD audio module in the front panel to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS Ai Charger+ - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl - H81M-PLUS specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel Audio...
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Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H81M-PLUS 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 of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with the component. •... touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components,...
Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H81M-PLUS 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 of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits. The edge with the component. •... touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components,...
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... the rear of the chassis H81M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 USB56 USB3_E12 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN USB3_12 BATTERY 6 AUDIO H81M-PLUS RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 ASM 1042...
... the rear of the chassis H81M-PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 123 4 18.3cm(7.2in) 35 KBMS HDMI ASM 1442 ATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR DVI_VGA LGA1150 1-2 24.4cm(9.6in) 2 USB56 USB3_E12 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN USB3_12 BATTERY 6 AUDIO H81M-PLUS RTL 8111G PCIEX16_1 ASM 1042...
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... (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 ...pin USB3_12) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-12 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-10 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1-11 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
... (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. H81M-PLUS H81M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 ...pin USB3_12) 7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) Page 1-12 1-14 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-10 1-16 1-15 1-18 1-18 1-11 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-19 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard...
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... Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair... only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you install the...
... Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair... only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that you install the...
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For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 Check with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended ...H81M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard...
For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-7 Check with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the higher-sized channel is recommended ...H81M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard...
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... and the DIMM is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the...value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM ...
... and the DIMM is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the...value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM ...
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...DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the ... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card... the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9
...DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the ... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the chassis with 2 your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card... the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-9
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.... IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot...shared - - - - - - - - Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard 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 - - H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
.... IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot...shared - - - - - - - - Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard 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 - - H81M-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H81M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. If you want ... Devices Configuration for details. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [HD]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15
Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. If you want ... Devices Configuration for details. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 4. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) This connector connects to [HD]. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-15
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC H81M-PLUS CHA_FAN H81M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-17 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H81M-PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5v IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND...
With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-17 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H81M-PLUS USB3_12 USB3+5v IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND...
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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. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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.
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. H81M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H81M-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H81M-PLUS 1-19 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to .... 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. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to display their respective menus. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to .... 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. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an...
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...ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard'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... BIOS ...
...ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard'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... BIOS ...
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...values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Turn off...updating the BIOS! The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. You can cause system...
...values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Turn off...updating the BIOS! The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H81M-PLUS 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. You can cause system...