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...Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is eager to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT... NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of...
...Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is eager to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT... NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of...
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Contents Safety 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 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
Contents Safety 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 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - 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... 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on...
... 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - 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... 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Go to the BIOS Setup to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on...
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... Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for front...
... Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS CPU power utility ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - H87-PRO specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for front...
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H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 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! 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...
H87-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 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! 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...
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... Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. xii Package contents...
... Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 8.6" (30.5cm x 21.8cm) Specifications are for the following items. User Manual H87-PRO ASUS H87-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. xii Package contents...
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...fan settings based on your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler ... to enhance your motherboard against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to install 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...
...fan settings based on your modified settings • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler ... to enhance your motherboard against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to install 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...
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...8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. ...characteristics 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 are using a 32-bit ...
...8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. ...characteristics 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 are using a 32-bit ...
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H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI ... recommend you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Refer to...
H87-PRO USB3_12 H87-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI ... recommend you to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. Refer to...
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..., USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC H87-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot...
..., USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87-PRO 1-19 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC H87-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot...
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... +12 Volts +12V DC +12 Volts +12V DC +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H87-PRO EATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured... become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... +12 Volts +12V DC +12 Volts +12V DC +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H87-PRO EATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured... become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only... your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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...Note button This button allows you to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that you have ...field is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to select items in BIOS. ...
...Note button This button allows you to display a list of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that you have ...field is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to select items in BIOS. ...
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..., or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. This item allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. The values range from the following item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to set the CPU Power Phase Control...XXX] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
..., or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. This item allows you set the power phase based on your CPU specification. The values range from the following item appears only when you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to set the CPU Power Phase Control...XXX] This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
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...throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. We recommend you to disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully ...[+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Auto...
...throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. We recommend you to disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully ...[+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Auto...
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.... Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.001V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the amount of...
.... Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.001V to 1.800V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the amount of...
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...] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options... when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [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
...] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C7 Latency [Long] Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C7 state. Configuration options... when you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [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
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...Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to control the CPU Load-line. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching... VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking.
...Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to control the CPU Load-line. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching... VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking.
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To launch Fan Xpert 2, click Fan Xpert 2 on the fans' specifications and positions. 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the AI Suite 3 ... the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click a screen to select the type of fan that you to apply the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-9
To launch Fan Xpert 2, click Fan Xpert 2 on the fans' specifications and positions. 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the AI Suite 3 ... the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click a screen to select the type of fan that you to apply the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-9
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...marking Ver. 130208 (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: 01/04/2013 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. Representative Person's... INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H87-PRO conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
...marking Ver. 130208 (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: 01/04/2013 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the FCC Rules. Representative Person's... INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H87-PRO conform with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...