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... 8GB or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H87I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports ... 10 mode Intel® I217 Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. H87I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, ...
... 8GB or above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H87I-PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of DDR3 1600MHz. Supports ... 10 mode Intel® I217 Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. H87I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, ...
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... holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. The edge with the component. •...
... holes indicated by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it . Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the chassis. The edge with the component. •...
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...CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Digital ...product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314) 3. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel...
...CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Digital ...product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314) 3. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel...
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-5
1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-5
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...modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Press the retaining clips outward to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the socket such that you want to do any of the lower-sized ...
...modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Press the retaining clips outward to www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the socket such that you want to do any of the lower-sized ...
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... settings. 1. IRQ assignments for the card. 2. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with...
... settings. 1. IRQ assignments for the card. 2. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with...
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... 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-11 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
... 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 5. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-11 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 56 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out...
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... NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87I-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87I-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector is for details. 2. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin...
... NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87I-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87I-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector is for details. 2. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin...
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...Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. H87I-PLUS 6. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H87I-PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-15 Find the proper ...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR H87I-PLUS GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +3 Volts +12V ...
...Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you to hear system beeps and warnings. H87I-PLUS 6. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H87I-PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-15 Find the proper ...orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR H87I-PLUS GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +3 Volts +12V ...
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...HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-17 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HDD LED lights up when ...drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. F_PANEL H87I-PL US PWR_LED PWR_BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H87I-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for...
...HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 9. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-17 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The HDD LED lights up when ...drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. F_PANEL H87I-PL US PWR_LED PWR_BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H87I-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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...icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes ... documentation for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support...
...icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes ... documentation for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver...
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... boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Download the latest... BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard ...
... boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Download the latest... BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard ...
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... BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
... BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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... 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 the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the Advanced Mode. The figure... to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
... 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 the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the Advanced Mode. The figure... to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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... the field opposite the item. To change the value of the menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it and press to display the other items on the screen...
... the field opposite the item. To change the value of the menu screen are items that is user-configurable, you have done in BIOS Setup. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it and press to display the other items on the screen...
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... system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on...
... system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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...Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled]... for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed...
...Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to set the profiles supported by your system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled]... for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Graphics speed...
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...] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to the default settings. 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM...
...] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to the default settings. 2.5.12 DIGI+ VRM...