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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H87I-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H87I-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu 2-11...
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... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ...cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer....
... • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ...cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are using an adapter or extension cord. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer....
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Turbo-V EVO ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - H87I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, [black], 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS 5X Protection...
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Turbo-V EVO ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - H87I-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, [black], 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS 5X Protection...
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viii H87I-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V poweer connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0...
viii H87I-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V poweer connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0...
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H87I-PLUS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1234 5 6 17cm(6.7in) 78 EATXPWR KBMS_USB56 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CLRTC SPDIFO _HDMI Super I/O ATX12V DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 3 17cm(6.7in) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) H87I...-PL US DVI_VGA LGA1150 USB910 USB34 SB_PWR USB1314 BATTERY 13 LAN_USB12 Intel I217 USB1112 AUDIO AAFP USB78 Intel® H87 8MB BIOS ALC SPDIF_OUT 887 PCIEX16 SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_5 SPEAKER SATA_6...
H87I-PLUS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1234 5 6 17cm(6.7in) 78 EATXPWR KBMS_USB56 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CLRTC SPDIFO _HDMI Super I/O ATX12V DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 3 17cm(6.7in) DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) H87I...-PL US DVI_VGA LGA1150 USB910 USB34 SB_PWR USB1314 BATTERY 13 LAN_USB12 Intel I217 USB1112 AUDIO AAFP USB78 Intel® H87 8MB BIOS ALC SPDIF_OUT 887 PCIEX16 SATA_3 SATA_4 SATA_1 SATA_2 SATA_5 SPEAKER SATA_6...
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... shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to use . 4. shared - - - - shared - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ...to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. C D E F G H - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you intend to the...
... shared - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to use . 4. shared - - - - shared - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need IRQ...to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. C D E F G H - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you intend to the...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the ...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to pins 2-3. H87I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87I-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. After clearing the ...use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to pins 2-3. H87I-PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87I-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
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... capability. • 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 [HD]. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC...
... capability. • 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 [HD]. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC...
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...(12 W) fan power. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Intel... GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H87I-PLUS SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H87I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 ...
...(12 W) fan power. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Intel... GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H87I-PLUS SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H87I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 ...
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... firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
... firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
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...the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down ...
...the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB ...flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down ...
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... DVD and a USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or...
... DVD and a USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or...
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Boot your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H87I-PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 03/07/2013 H87IP.CAP 4194304 2013-03-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive...
Boot your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H87I-PLUS VER: 0301 DATE: 03/07/2013 H87IP.CAP 4194304 2013-03-07 17:30:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive...
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Select Yes and press . ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields ...
Select Yes and press . ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press to switch between screen fields ...
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...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The EZ Mode ... in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for the advanced BIOS settings. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
...section 2.10 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The EZ Mode ... in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for the advanced BIOS settings. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
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ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, ...saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays...
ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, ...saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays...
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...select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not user-configurable. A configurable field is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. To ... a menu screen when there are items that you can change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a...
...select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen is not user-configurable. A configurable field is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. To ... a menu screen when there are items that you can change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a...
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... item to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
... item to My Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to the item. 2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
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... security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User ...Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you...
... security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User ...Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you...
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... set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password...
... set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password...