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... 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 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
... 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 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
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... and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI Express slots * The PCIe x16 slot shares bandwidth with max. 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™...; 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 XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. (continued on the ...
... and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI Express slots * The PCIe x16 slot shares bandwidth with max. 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™...; 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 XMP mode will work depending on the CPU installed. (continued on the ...
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...Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO ... 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - 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 features Manageability...
...Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO ... 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - 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 features Manageability...
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... DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Intel® H87 Express Chipset Intel® H87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1150 socket Intel®... 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1...
... DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Intel® H87 Express Chipset Intel® H87 Express Chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that supports the 1150 socket Intel®... 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-1...
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...more efficient computing experience. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for applications to its full potential. Saving your system memory to quickly resume from the CPU, with the cloud for your web applications in real-time even when your computer to the...sync 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 delivers ...
...more efficient computing experience. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for applications to its full potential. Saving your system memory to quickly resume from the CPU, with the cloud for your web applications in real-time even when your computer to the...sync 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 delivers ...
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... between different utilities. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one simple-to-use functions, with ESD...need for your bandwidth and allows you a noiseless PC environment. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and ...
... between different utilities. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to the computer. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one simple-to-use functions, with ESD...need for your bandwidth and allows you a noiseless PC environment. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and ...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H87-PRO H87-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 H87-PRO H87-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. For effective use a 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 recommended to protect the CPU. • Due...
... in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. For effective use a 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 recommended to protect the CPU. • Due...
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... the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the...
... the Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the...
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... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC... This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC... This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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...for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your .... While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 2.4 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS...
...for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to put the system on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your .... While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS H87-PRO 2-17 2.4 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS...
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... pointer to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to...
... pointer to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to...
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...] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to default core ratio settings. The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for...
...] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to default core ratio settings. The configuration options for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for...
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... ratio of the processor to its optimized setting depending on the system load. iGPU Max. Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The frequency may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must not...
... ratio of the processor to its optimized setting depending on the system load. iGPU Max. Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The frequency may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must not...
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...Allow you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-27 Scroll down to work. Ensure that the caching partition size... is installed to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [...
...Allow you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-27 Scroll down to work. Ensure that the caching partition size... is installed to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [...
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...® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M... device for Primary Display. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. ...
...® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M... device for Primary Display. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-29 CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. ...
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... you to control ASPM support for the PEG device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the... memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] ...
... you to control ASPM support for the PEG device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the... memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] ...
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Save to Profile Allows you to save the BIOS settings from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profile. Load from one to...profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from a USB drive. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save CMOS Profile From/to USB drive...
Save to Profile Allows you to save the BIOS settings from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the BIOS Flash. Label Allows you... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-47 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profile. Load from one to...profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from a USB drive. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save CMOS Profile From/to USB drive...
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To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. 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.
To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. 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.
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Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. The software ... audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also...
Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory's information. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. The software ... audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-17 Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The CODEC also...