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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 2-11...
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 2-11...
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..., do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before... the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
..., do not try to fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes descriptions of the electrical outlet you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Operation safety • Before... the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
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..., Intel Rapid® Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program. ** The functions will work depending on the next page) 7 ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back ...Chipset - ASUS Anti-Surge protection (continued on the CPU installed. ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features ...
..., Intel Rapid® Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program. ** The functions will work depending on the next page) 7 ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back ...Chipset - ASUS Anti-Surge protection (continued on the CPU installed. ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features ...
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... ASUS utilities EZ Update 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 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 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... ASUS utilities EZ Update 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 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 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 6 1-19 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-7 1-17 1-17 1-21 1-19 1-20 1-22 1-12 1-16 1-16 1-22 ASUS H81M-V3 1-3 TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. ATX power connectors (24-...) EATXPWR HDMI USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 LAN_USB34 ASM 1442K CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111G COM BATTERY PCIEX16 H81M-V3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H81 8Mb BIOS ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP TPM PCI2 CLRTC USB56 CHASSIS USB910 USB1112 SPEAKER SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 F_PANEL...
...12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 6 1-19 1-15 1-18 1-4 1-7 1-17 1-17 1-21 1-19 1-20 1-22 1-12 1-16 1-16 1-22 ASUS H81M-V3 1-3 TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 15. ATX power connectors (24-...) EATXPWR HDMI USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 LAN_USB34 ASM 1442K CHA_FAN AUDIO RTL 8111G COM BATTERY PCIEX16 H81M-V3 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H81 8Mb BIOS ALC 887-VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP TPM PCI2 CLRTC USB56 CHASSIS USB910 USB1112 SPEAKER SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 F_PANEL...
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... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make ... already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make ... already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots...
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... RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking. H81M-V3 CLRTC 12 12 Normal (Default) H81M-V3 Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS Values (Short) To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter ...
... RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking. H81M-V3 CLRTC 12 12 Normal (Default) H81M-V3 Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS Values (Short) To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter ...
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...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-V3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-V3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 3. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK H81M-V3 PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND...
...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-V3 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-V3 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ... Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. 3. TPM SB_SUS_STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK H81M-V3 PIN 1 RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND...
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See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 5. ASUS H81M-V3 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal... 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 4. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-V3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 H81M-V3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 5. ASUS H81M-V3 1-17 Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal... 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 4. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H81M-V3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 H81M-V3 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
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...system may damage the motherboard components. 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 > Monitor > Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan ... 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. • The chassis fan connector supports DC and PWM modes. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. •...
...system may damage the motherboard components. 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 > Monitor > Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan ... 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. • The chassis fan connector supports DC and PWM modes. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. •...
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... then press . Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS H81M-V3 2-1 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
... then press . Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. ASUS H81M-V3 2-1 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
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.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you...
.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you...
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... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-V3 2-3 Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ...drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater ...
... may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-V3 2-3 Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash ...drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater ...
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... ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-V3 VER: 0316 DATE: 04/11/2014 A:\ H81MV3.CAP 8390656 2014-04-11 17:30:48 3. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update... boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
... ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-V3 VER: 0316 DATE: 04/11/2014 A:\ H81MV3.CAP 8390656 2014-04-11 17:30:48 3. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update... boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press...
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...continues with its parameters. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ... Do this option only if you in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS H81M-V3 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you have...
...continues with its parameters. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ... Do this option only if you in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. ASUS H81M-V3 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. If you have...
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... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the... BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. EZ Mode By ...
... or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the... BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. EZ Mode By ...
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ASUS H81M-V3 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the SATA information Advanced mode menus ...
ASUS H81M-V3 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature, CPU voltage output, DRAM information and CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Displays the SATA information Advanced mode menus ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions Exit For selecting the ... fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions Exit For selecting the ... fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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... items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-V3 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 Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select...
... items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-V3 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 Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites page. Use the arrow keys to select...
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...section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. •...show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to clear the BIOS password. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started...
...section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. •...show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to clear the BIOS password. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started...