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... 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 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-26 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-27 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-28 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.6.6 Platform...46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. 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 DVD 4-1...
... 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 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-26 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-27 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-28 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-30 3.6.6 Platform...46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. 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 DVD 4-1...
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H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com...
H87-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com...
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... bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - Strong ESD protection for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB...
... bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - Strong ESD protection for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H87 Express Chipset - 8 x USB...
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... 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS...
... 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS...
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...Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system is reserved for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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... than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to its full potential.
...Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system is reserved for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 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... than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to its full potential.
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...Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. Any excess memory... from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU...
...Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. Any excess memory... from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-21 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87-PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN ...CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the 4-pin CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-21 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87-PRO CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN ...CHA_FAN1~3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the 4-pin CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to...
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... item to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal...CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set a response for extra power support...
... item to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal...CPU loading. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set a response for extra power support...
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... the processor. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you ...
... the processor. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set SVID Support to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you ...
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... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Configuration options: [...Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple...
... function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to zero (0). Configuration options: [...Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple...
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...consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the following items appear ...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-25 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you set the processor cores to [Enabled]. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows your processor to ...
...consumption and heat production. [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the following items appear ...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-25 Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you set the processor cores to [Enabled]. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows your processor to ...
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... enable or disable DMI Gen 2. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to select which of the...
... enable or disable DMI Gen 2. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to select which of the...
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... disable the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Max. Chassis1/2/3 Lower Temperature [...40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the...
... disable the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Max. Chassis1/2/3 Lower Temperature [...40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the...
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... that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support To restore your system to put the system sound on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to ...your preferred default value. • Configured Max CPU Power may display 800 MHz in Away mode ...
... that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support To restore your system to put the system sound on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to ...your preferred default value. • Configured Max CPU Power may display 800 MHz in Away mode ...
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Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Voltage Click or to adjust DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, PCH, and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a...Tuning Select the function to auto-tune Drag to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click or to adjust CPU System Agent, CPU Digital I/O, and CPU Input (VCCIN) voltages Click to undo all the ... Click or to adjust the iGPU Max Ratio Tick Adaptive or Manual to select the CPU Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes...
Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Voltage Click or to adjust DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, PCH, and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a...Tuning Select the function to auto-tune Drag to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click or to adjust CPU System Agent, CPU Digital I/O, and CPU Input (VCCIN) voltages Click to undo all the ... Click or to adjust the iGPU Max Ratio Tick Adaptive or Manual to select the CPU Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes...
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DO NOT remove your fan is below 75oC. If you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Click and drag to adjust the fan's speed Click to go back to the previous screen... in Fan Xpert 2. • The Fan Xpert 2 may not be repeated. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be able to...
DO NOT remove your fan is below 75oC. If you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Click and drag to adjust the fan's speed Click to go back to the previous screen... in Fan Xpert 2. • The Fan Xpert 2 may not be repeated. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you install a 2-pin fan, it can only run at its full speed. • If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be able to...
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Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.