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...you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. No part of the product for backup purposes, ...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
...you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the same license as source code archives, etc. No part of the product for backup purposes, ...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be extended if: (1) the product is repaired...
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...Storage Technology 12 support - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow) - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on XMP mode will run at x16 mode) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Intel® H87 Express Chipset with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H87M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User...
...Storage Technology 12 support - 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow) - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* * These functions will work depending on XMP mode will run at x16 mode) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Intel® H87 Express Chipset with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H87M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User...
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...; CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules...
...; CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules...
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... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with extra force. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M...
... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with extra force. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M...
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... PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. BC D E F G H - shared -- - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A - shared - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins...
... PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. BC D E F G H - shared -- - Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 A - shared - - - - - shared - - - - -- - - - shared - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins...
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... ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. H87M-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E USB device wake up feature. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection...
... ATX power supply that can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. H87M-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E USB device wake up feature. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection...
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... Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 3.0 devices. 10. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is not compatible with HD audio...
... Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I. 12. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for USB 3.0 devices. 10. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. This port is not compatible with HD audio...
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. By default, this connector. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. By default, this connector. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
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... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 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). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD...
... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Drivers, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to your hardware. The following screen is enabled in your ASUS motherboard. 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). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD...
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... update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H87M-E 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 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
... update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H87M-E 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 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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...
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... press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference...
... press to load default BIOS values. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in a DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference...
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... . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H87M-E 0305 04/08/2013 H87M-E-ASUS...
... . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H87M-E 0305 04/08/2013 H87M-E-ASUS...
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... DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [16 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to set the DRAM...
... DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [16 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to set the DRAM...
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... overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following first three items appear only when you to enable your core processor's speed to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Enabled...
... overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. 2.5.12 CPU Power Management The subitems in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. • The following first three items appear only when you to enable your core processor's speed to adjust the value. Use the and keys to [Enabled...
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... The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to set the processor cores to select the boot performance mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Max NonTurbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...] This item allows you to set the processor cores to select the boot performance mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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...]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to control the Active State Power Managemennt on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS H87M-E 2-25 Turbo Mode is only available on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you set the ASPM support...
...]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to control the Active State Power Managemennt on selected CPU models only. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS H87M-E 2-25 Turbo Mode is only available on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] Allows you set the ASPM support...
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... SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to the corresponding SATA port. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to the corresponding SATA port. Ensure that increases storage performance on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87M-E 2-27 [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when...
... to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87M-E 2-27 [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when...
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... to configure the NB PCI Express settings. iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for the PEG Device. The iGPU shared system memory size will be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices...
... to configure the NB PCI Express settings. iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for the PEG Device. The iGPU shared system memory size will be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices...
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... allows you to an HDMI audio output. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system...
... allows you to an HDMI audio output. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system...