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... your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81T motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable, 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable, 1 x SATA power cable 2 x I with max. H81T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7...
... your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81T motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable, 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable, 1 x SATA power cable 2 x I with max. H81T specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7...
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ASUS H81T 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that ...
ASUS H81T 1-1 Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that ...
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...) 9. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR-SEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. H81T H81T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81T 1-3 TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (5-1 pin USB11, 10-1 pin USB910, 10-2 pin USB56) 4. Display panel power button (2 pin PANEL_SW) 10...
...) 9. Flat panel display brightness (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 13. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR-SEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. H81T H81T CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H81T 1-3 TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 19. USB 2.0 connectors (5-1 pin USB11, 10-1 pin USB910, 10-2 pin USB56) 4. Display panel power button (2 pin PANEL_SW) 10...
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ASUS H81T 1-5 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 H81T 1-5 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.
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1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...; Due to install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: H81T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81T 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and... is not the JEDEC memory standard. Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H81T 1-7
1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows...; Due to install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the DDR3 SODIMM sockets: H81T DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81T 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and... is not the JEDEC memory standard. Profile is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H81T 1-7
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... may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports half-sized mPCIe module. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H81T 1-9 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 mini PCIe slot This motherboard supports mini PCIe...
... may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports half-sized mPCIe module. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS H81T 1-9 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 mini PCIe slot This motherboard supports mini PCIe...
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...pins labeled "Intruder" are shorted with a jumper cap. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) H81T BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 19V (Default) H81T Display panel backlight power selection Pins Setting 1-2 12V 2-3 19V 4. Remove the jumper caps only when ...chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS H81T +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND PIN 1 H81T Chassis intrusion connector 3. Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL H81T 1 2 3 3V 5V 12V (Default) H81T Display panel VCC power Pins Setting 1 3V 2 5V 3 12V ASUS H81T 1-11 Connect one end ...
...pins labeled "Intruder" are shorted with a jumper cap. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) H81T BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 12V 19V (Default) H81T Display panel backlight power selection Pins Setting 1-2 12V 2-3 19V 4. Remove the jumper caps only when ...chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS H81T +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND PIN 1 H81T Chassis intrusion connector 3. Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL H81T 1 2 3 3V 5V 12V (Default) H81T Display panel VCC power Pins Setting 1 3V 2 5V 3 12V ASUS H81T 1-11 Connect one end ...
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COM PIN 1 H81T H81T Serial port connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) ... system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V ASUS H81T 1-13 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN H81T H81T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Connect the serial port...
COM PIN 1 H81T H81T Serial port connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN) ... system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V ASUS H81T 1-13 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN H81T H81T Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. Connect the serial port...
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... connector is for the SATA power cable. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for an ATX power supply. ATX19V1 H81T DC_JACK_IN GND PIN 1 H81T DC power source ASUS H81T 1-15 The power cable plug is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this connector. ATX power connector (2-pin...
... connector is for the SATA power cable. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for an ATX power supply. ATX19V1 H81T DC_JACK_IN GND PIN 1 H81T DC power source ASUS H81T 1-15 The power cable plug is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I /O module cable to this connector. ATX power connector (2-pin...
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... panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground HWRST# (NC) +HDD_LED RESET H81T System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the display panel power switch...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PANEL_SW H81T PIN 1 MON_SW# GND H81T Display panel power button ASUS H81T 1-17 10. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND H81T PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Display panel power button (2 pin PANEL_SW) This connector is for...
... panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground HWRST# (NC) +HDD_LED RESET H81T System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the display panel power switch...button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. PANEL_SW H81T PIN 1 MON_SW# GND H81T Display panel power button ASUS H81T 1-17 10. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND H81T PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Display panel power button (2 pin PANEL_SW) This connector is for...
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This is a reminder that the system is capable of driving a speaker load of the onboard LED. Front_RFront_R+ Front_L+ Front_L- 15. H81T SB_PWR H81T Onboard LED ASUS H81T 1-19 The subsystem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED ...to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. SPK_OUT H81T PIN 1 H81T Internal Stereo Speakers Header 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of 4 Ohms at 3 Watts (rms).
This is a reminder that the system is capable of driving a speaker load of the onboard LED. Front_RFront_R+ Front_L+ Front_L- 15. H81T SB_PWR H81T Onboard LED ASUS H81T 1-19 The subsystem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED ...to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. SPK_OUT H81T PIN 1 H81T Internal Stereo Speakers Header 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of 4 Ohms at 3 Watts (rms).
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... updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 select a boot logo when the system...
... updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. 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 select a boot logo when the system...
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...file to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS H81T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to...
...file to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS H81T 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS settings. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to...
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... BIOS update is done, press to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H81T 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using...
... BIOS update is done, press to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H81T 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enter BIOS Setup using...
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... the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Displays SATA Information Loads optimized default Displays... properties of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS H81T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the Power saving Advanced mode mode menus Displays SATA Information Loads optimized default Displays... properties of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS H81T 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS H81T 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display the...
... arrow keys or / keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that is your favorite BIOS items. ASUS H81T 2-9 Last Modified button This button shows the items that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use the navigation keys to display the...
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... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H81T 2-11 • If you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS...
... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H81T 2-11 • If you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Administrator Password If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS...
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... set CPU Core Ratio individually. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS H81T 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed.
... set CPU Core Ratio individually. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS H81T 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed.
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... to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu may cause the system to Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS H81T 2-15 Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press...
... to set the DRAM timing control features. If this menu may cause the system to Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS H81T 2-15 Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press...
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... Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.10 CPU Power Management The subitems in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology ...Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. ASUS H81T 2-17 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's ...
... Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.10 CPU Power Management The subitems in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology ...Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Allows you to set the package power time window. ASUS H81T 2-17 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's ...