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...installed. (continued on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-R specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory ...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R 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 ...
...installed. (continued on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. H81M-R specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Maximum shared memory ...174; Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R 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 ...
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... in the image below. Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS H81M-R 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...
... in the image below. Failure to ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS H81M-R 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...
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... LAN_USB34 Super 7 CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-R 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. TPM header (20-1... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-R 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11.
... LAN_USB34 Super 7 CLRTC I/O BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-R 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. TPM header (20-1... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-R 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11.
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2 3 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H81M-R 1-5
2 3 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H81M-R 1-5
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...excess memory from the higher-sized channel is notched differently from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-R H81M-R 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs ... and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS H81M-R 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below ...
...excess memory from the higher-sized channel is notched differently from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-R H81M-R 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs ... and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS H81M-R 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below ...
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... 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
... 2 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
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.... enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. H81M-R CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-R Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the ... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS H81M-R 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell...
.... enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. H81M-R CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-R Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the ... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS H81M-R 1-11 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell...
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... 8-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel configuration in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS H81M-R 1-13 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. Microphone port...
... 8-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel configuration in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. This port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. ASUS H81M-R 1-13 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. Microphone port...
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... connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-R 1-15 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN ...1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-R H81M-R USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect...
... connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-R 1-15 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN ...1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-R H81M-R USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Connect...
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...(7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-R SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-R 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial...
...(7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-R SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H81M-R 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial...
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... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS H81M-R 1-19 F_PANEL GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-R H81M-R System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...separately. TPM LCLK GND LFRAME# LREST# NC LAD3 LAD2 +3V LAD1 LAD0 GND NC NC +3VSB SERIRQ GND CLKRUN# H81M-R LPCPD# NC H81M-R TPM Connector The TPM module is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector ...
... Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. ASUS H81M-R 1-19 F_PANEL GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-R H81M-R System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...separately. TPM LCLK GND LFRAME# LREST# NC LAD3 LAD2 +3V LAD1 LAD0 GND NC NC +3VSB SERIRQ GND CLKRUN# H81M-R LPCPD# NC H81M-R TPM Connector The TPM module is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector ...
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... utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-R 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS ...
... utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-R 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS ...
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.../16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard... drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
.../16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard... drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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... the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-R VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D:... Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS H81M-R 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to exit BIOS Updater. 6. See Chapter 2 of your computer. When...
... the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-R VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D:... Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to security regulations. 5. ASUS H81M-R 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to exit BIOS Updater. 6. See Chapter 2 of your computer. When...
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... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you to...
... setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you to...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-R 2-9 You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My...
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-R 2-9 You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-R 2-11
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-R 2-11
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2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-R 2-13 Scroll down to change the fan settings.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-R 2-13 Scroll down to change the fan settings.
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ASUS H81M-R 2-15 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
ASUS H81M-R 2-15 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions. 2.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
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... radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to radio communications. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. ASUS H81M-R A-1
... radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to radio communications. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. ASUS H81M-R A-1