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Contents Safety information...4 About this guide...4 Package contents...6 H81M-V3 specifications summary 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
Contents Safety information...4 About this guide...4 Package contents...6 H81M-V3 specifications summary 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
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...1600 MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-V3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the ...above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports...
...1600 MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-V3 motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the ...above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1024 MB 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (@ x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports...
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... BIOS Setup program. ** The functions will work depending on the next page) 7 ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - ASUS Ai Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
... BIOS Setup program. ** The functions will work depending on the next page) 7 ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support - ASUS Ai Charger - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
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... Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - H81M-V3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution -
... Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 8.1 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - H81M-V3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution -
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...Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on ... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may...
...Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on ... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may...
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...+5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 6. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN(DC mode) CHA_FAN (PWM mode) H81M-V3 H81M-V3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > ...on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Both 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • ...
...+5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 6. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN(DC mode) CHA_FAN (PWM mode) H81M-V3 H81M-V3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > ...on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Both 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • ...