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... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...anyone in this information. E8730 First Edition Nov. 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., ...
... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...anyone in this information. E8730 First Edition Nov. 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., ...
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... fo the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If...
... fo the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If...
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...complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard ...package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to select. Where to...
...complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard ...package. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to select. Where to...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To ... a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To ... a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials...to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If...
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials...to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. If...
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...2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update... utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81T 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
...2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS EZ Update... utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81T 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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...CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become configurable only when you to [Per Core]. ASUS H81T 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
...CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value, which should be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] These items become configurable only when you to [Per Core]. ASUS H81T 2-13 Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
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...to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to set the CPU ...] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS H81T 2-19 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you to 1.920V with a 0.001V...
...to set the offset mode sign. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to set the CPU ...] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you set the CPU core voltage offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. ASUS H81T 2-19 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you to 1.920V with a 0.001V...
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... item allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The... you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset.
... item allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The... you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset.
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...the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ...[Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81T 2-29 PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]...
...the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ...[Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H81T 2-29 PCIE Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE express native power management. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]...
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The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Upper Temperature ... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The...
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Upper Temperature ... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The...
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... for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81T 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM...the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC,...
... for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H81T 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM...the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC,...