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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H87M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H87M-E specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites...
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.... Intel® HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max.resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared ...-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact 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 Guide ...
.... Intel® HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI ports - Supports HDMI with max.resolution of the above items is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Maximum shared ...-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact 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 Guide ...
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... - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for CPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for optimized speed control - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - H87M...
... - ASUS Anti-surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for CPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for optimized speed control - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - H87M...
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...-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) ... BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions WfM 2.0, DMI...
...-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CLRTC jumper 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) ... BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions WfM 2.0, DMI...
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...maximum transfer rate of the following: - DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install ... 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. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of DDR3...the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H87M-E 1-7
...maximum transfer rate of the following: - DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to protect the CPU. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install ... 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. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of DDR3...the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H87M-E 1-7
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... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. XP Service Pack 3 or later... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6.
... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E CHA_FAN1 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. XP Service Pack 3 or later... caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6.
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... keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response 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...enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration...
... keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response 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...enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration...
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... to adjust the value. The values range from commmunicating with a 0.005V interval. The system may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 0.735V to 1.500V with the external voltage regulator. The values range from 1.185V...
... to adjust the value. The values range from commmunicating with a 0.005V interval. The system may damage the CPU permanently. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 0.735V to 1.500V with the external voltage regulator. The values range from 1.185V...
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... to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to select the boot performance... Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [...
... to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to select the boot performance... Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [...
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...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS H87M-E 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI...
...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] ASUS H87M-E 2-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 2.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI...
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...Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87M-E 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [...disable VT-d function on MCH. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you set ...
...Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87M-E 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [...disable VT-d function on MCH. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to enable or disable CPU SA Audio Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you set ...