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...: - 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (yellow) - resolution 1920x1200@60Hz * Max. Package contents Check your retailer. H87I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket 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...
...: - 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (yellow) - resolution 1920x1200@60Hz * Max. Package contents Check your retailer. H87I-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio LGA1150 socket 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...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-1 Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard.
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...ATX12V) 4. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 11. H87I-PLUS H87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see...on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13...
...ATX12V) 4. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 11. H87I-PLUS H87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see...on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 13...
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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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... Profile is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the ... you do so can be supported with the same CAS latency. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to www.asus.com for the OS can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section ...
... Profile is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the ... you do so can be supported with the same CAS latency. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to www.asus.com for the OS can cause severe damage to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section ...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. C D E F G H - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. C D E F G H - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-9 Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
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...). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-11 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to wake then steady) up from S5 mode...
...). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Microphone port (pink). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-11 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to wake then steady) up from S5 mode...
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...Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR ...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 the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-13 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is purchased separately. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR ...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. ...
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... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H87I-PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-15 H87I-PLUS 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR H87I-PLUS GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +3 Volts +12V DC +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby...
... down firmly until the connectors completely fit. SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V PIN 1 H87I-PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-15 H87I-PLUS 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. ATX12V EATXPWR H87I-PLUS GND GND PIN 1 +12V DC +3 Volts +12V DC +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby...
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... 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 the HDD Activity LED. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD...
... 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 the HDD Activity LED. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-17 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD...
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... reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that ... Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus.
... reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that ... Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus.
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... motherboard 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 system... menu bar. With this utlity, you 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 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
... motherboard 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 system... menu bar. With this utlity, you 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 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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.... The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the... automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
.... The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the... automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-3 Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using...
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... BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 3. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected...
... BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-5 3. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the functions ... 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 the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the Advanced Mode.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the functions ... 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 the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the Advanced Mode.
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... window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you to display a list of the selected item. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
... window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that you to display a list of the selected item. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-9 Quick Note button This button allows you have done in BIOS. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
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... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx...
... CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-11 See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx...
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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. 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.
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... CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by...internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores....
... CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by...internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores....
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... may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from the following item appears only when you to become unstable! ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This item allows you to adjust the...
... may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from the following item appears only when you to become unstable! ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This item allows you to adjust the...