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Contents Safety 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 ... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu...2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety 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 ... 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.6 Advanced menu 2-24 2.7 Monitor menu 2-33 2.8 Boot menu 2-36 2.9 Tools menu 2-42 2.10 Exit menu...2-43 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup ... power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing...
...the grounding circuit. • Ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup ... power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing...
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... memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 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 the above DIMMs...
... memory modules Dual-channel memory architecture * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 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 the above DIMMs...
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...(s) (continued on the next page) vii 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 motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the...
...(s) (continued on the next page) vii 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 motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the...
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... pad or in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by the edges to... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 ...
... pad or in the bag that came with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place four screws into the holes indicated by the edges to... the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 ...
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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...
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...
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...1-13 1-16 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. H87I-PLUS H87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the ...motherboard components. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. ASUS H87I-PLUS...
...1-13 1-16 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. H87I-PLUS H87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the ...motherboard components. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 2. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 8. ASUS H87I-PLUS...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H87I-PLUS DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H87I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ...(DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: H87I-PLUS DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H87I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ...(DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM...
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... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Press the ...module. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Failure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to both the motherboard and the...
... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Press the ...module. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Failure to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to both the motherboard and the...
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DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that they support. The ...
DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that they support. The ...
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.... 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for this motherboard PCIe x16 Intel I217 (LAN) On Chip SATA On Chip USB EHCI 1/2 On Chip USB XHCI HD Audio A B shared - - - -...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 IRQ assignments for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
.... 1. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for this motherboard PCIe x16 Intel I217 (LAN) On Chip SATA On Chip USB EHCI 1/2 On Chip USB XHCI HD Audio A B shared - - - -...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 IRQ assignments for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ...
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... (S/PDIF) port. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. H87I-PLUS +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT H87I-PLUS Digital audio connector The... S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
... (S/PDIF) port. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. H87I-PLUS +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT H87I-PLUS Digital audio connector The... S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 4. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. These...GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 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...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 4. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. These...GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 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...
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... efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB_1314 H87I-PL US H87I-PLUS USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. Connect the USB...
... efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. USB_1314 H87I-PL US H87I-PLUS USB3.0 connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 7. Connect the USB...
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SB_PWR H87I-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87I-PLUS Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR H87I-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87I-PLUS Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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...updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS ... lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
...updates. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Always install the latest OS ... lists the unique features of the Support DVD to display their respective menus. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary.
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... file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the ..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ...
... file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the ..., drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS ...
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Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we ...or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the...
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we ...or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the...
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... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for information on . See section 2.10 Exit Menu ...cause damage to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can ...
... the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for information on . See section 2.10 Exit Menu ...cause damage to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can ...