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... rate of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory... x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Intel® H87 Express Chipset with max. H87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LGA1150 socket 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 ...
... rate of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory... x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots Intel® H87 Express Chipset with max. H87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LGA1150 socket 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 ...
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ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before ...
ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before ...
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Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB) 2. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, ...
Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB) 2. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, ...
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4 C 5 A B 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. ASUS H87M-E 1-5
4 C 5 A B 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. ASUS H87M-E 1-5
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...sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 H87M-E H87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H87M-E 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. According to Intel®...
...sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 H87M-E H87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you install memory modules of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H87M-E 1-7 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. Any excess memory from a DDR or DDR2 module. According to Intel®...
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... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard...
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard...
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... RAM data. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to reenter data. ASUS H87M-E 1-11 KB_USBPWB 12 23 H87M-E +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E Keyboard and USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system...
... RAM data. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to reenter data. ASUS H87M-E 1-11 KB_USBPWB 12 23 H87M-E +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E Keyboard and USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system...
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... are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Microphone port (pink). DVI-D port. ASUS H87M-E 1-13 DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to any DVI-D compatible device. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of...
... are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices. 10. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Microphone port (pink). DVI-D port. ASUS H87M-E 1-13 DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB Signal to any DVI-D compatible device. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of...
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...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD... GND RTS RI H87M-E H87M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module ...
...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD... GND RTS RI H87M-E H87M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module ...
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...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC H87M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND H87M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H87M-E 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to...
...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC H87M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND H87M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of...of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H87M-E 1-17 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to...
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1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR H87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-E Onboard LED ASUS H87M-E 1-19 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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. SB_PWR H87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-E Onboard LED ASUS H87M-E 1-19 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 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.
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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, software and firmware Click to find and select ... Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H87M-E 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically...
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, software and firmware Click to find and select ... Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H87M-E 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically...
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... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. This utility also ... SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The succeeding utility screens are for ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and...
... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values...When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. This utility also ... SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The succeeding utility screens are for ...BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and...
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... if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them.
... if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them.
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...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized ... installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you ...
...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the Advanced Normal mode mode functions ASUS Optimal Selects the boot mode device priority Power saving mode Displays the Advanced mode menus Selects the boot device priority Loads optimized ... installed to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for details. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you ...
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..., select it and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that item. To change the value of the field opposite the item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on...
..., select it and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that item. To change the value of the field opposite the item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 A configurable field is a brief description of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on...
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Confirm the password when prompted. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the ...
Confirm the password when prompted. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Confirm the ...
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Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS H87M-E 2-13 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to [... Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DRAM Speed...
Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. ASUS H87M-E 2-13 Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to [... Cores] or [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set CPU Core Ratio settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DRAM Speed...
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... READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS H87M-E 2-15 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems...
... READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] ASUS H87M-E 2-15 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems...
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... following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS H87M-E 2-17 DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable ... Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage....
... following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS H87M-E 2-17 DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable ... Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage....