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... information...vi About this guide...vii H87-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features...installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 iii
... information...vi About this guide...vii H87-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features...installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 iii
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Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support ... 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1...
Profile 3-46 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support ... 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6.1...
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...VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 Chapter 5: RAID support... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
...VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 Chapter 5: RAID support... 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information ...Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of ...
... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information ...Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of ...
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...slots 3 x PCI Express slots * The PCIe x16 slot shares bandwidth with max. Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th... Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the...
...slots 3 x PCI Express slots * The PCIe x16 slot shares bandwidth with max. Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® CPU support list. H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th... Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the...
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... fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Button 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...
... fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Button 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...
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... state in sleep mode. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to...with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily ...
... state in sleep mode. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to...with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily ...
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... optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shield...
... optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shield...
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...(12.0in) USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111G ASM 1083 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 COM CHA_FAN1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 H87-PRO PCI1 CHA_FAN3 Intel® H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 USB1314 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 PANEL 9 3 10 11 10 16 15 14 13 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal...
...(12.0in) USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111G ASM 1083 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 COM CHA_FAN1 BATTERY PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 H87-PRO PCI1 CHA_FAN3 Intel® H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PCIEX16_2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 PCI3 SB_PWR USB910 USB1112 USB1314 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 CLRTC SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 PANEL 9 3 10 11 10 16 15 14 13 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal...
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... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do .... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS...
... motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do .... • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS...
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... CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. shared - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The default setting is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard Component LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2...
... CrossFireX™. • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. shared - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The default setting is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard Component LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2...
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...test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. function. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. This is ideal for the exact ...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to ...
...test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. function. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. This is ideal for the exact ...DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to ...
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...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.7 Jumpers ...
...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the ...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. 1.2.7 Jumpers ...
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...5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you intend ... a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ...
...5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you intend ... a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. ...
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...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set to [AC97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ...
...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AAFP PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set to [AC97]. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ...
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... seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 9. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power... button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin...
... seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. 9. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-23 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power... button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin...
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... button on your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Insert...portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off . 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to H87PRO.CAP. 3. If this means that...
... button on your local ASUS Service Center. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Insert...portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to turn off . 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to H87PRO.CAP. 3. If this means that...
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 9. USB 2.0 ports * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next ...page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. HDMI port 10. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 4. Bottom part supports USB...
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-13 Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 5. Audio I /O connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Rear panel connectors 1. DVI-D port 9. USB 2.0 ports * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next ...page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. HDMI port 10. Intel® USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 4. Bottom part supports USB...
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... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI...
... connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI...
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... standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO...
... standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO...