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... 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 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
... 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 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
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...it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts...• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...
...it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts...• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep ...
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...ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) vii ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for optimized speed control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS...More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS AI Suite 3 - H87M-E specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2...
...ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) vii ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for optimized speed control - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CPU power utility ASUS...More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS AI Suite 3 - H87M-E specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2...
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viii H87M-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...Header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI 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 2.0, WOL by PME,...
viii H87M-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ...Header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI 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 2.0, WOL by PME,...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H87M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 19.3cm (7.6in) KBMS EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240... 2 USB3_56 HDMI ASM 1442 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB78 USB3_12 COM BATTERY 6 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 16 RTL 8111G PCIEX16 H87M-E 15 14 Super I/O SB_PWR ALC 887-VD2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USBPWF PCIEX1_3 64Mb Intel® BIOS H87 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 7 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H87M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 3 5 19.3cm (7.6in) KBMS EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240... 2 USB3_56 HDMI ASM 1442 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB78 USB3_12 COM BATTERY 6 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 16 RTL 8111G PCIEX16 H87M-E 15 14 Super I/O SB_PWR ALC 887-VD2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 USBPWF PCIEX1_3 64Mb Intel® BIOS H87 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 7 SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB910 USB1112 USB1314 CLRTC SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 ...
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...socket. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Failure to do not need to the chassis with extra force. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may...with your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
...socket. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Failure to do not need to the chassis with extra force. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may...with your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
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... +5VSB (Default) H87M-E Keyboard and USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to reenter data. Except when clearing ...never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-11 For system failure due to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default position...
... +5VSB (Default) H87M-E Keyboard and USB device wake up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to reenter data. Except when clearing ...never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-11 For system failure due to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on CLRTC jumper default position...
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PS/2 mouse port (green). H87M-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E USB device 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. This port is...
PS/2 mouse port (green). H87M-E USBPWF 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H87M-E USB device 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. This port is...
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...connector, then install the module to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ... section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2...
...connector, then install the module to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ... section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2...
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... of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND ...RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H87M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H87M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. Intel® H87 Serial ATA... • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ...
... of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6. SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND ...RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H87M-E SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H87M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows. Intel® H87 Serial ATA... • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ...
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... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 the future.
... a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 the future.
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Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system ...
Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system ...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H87M...-E 2-3 Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. NTFS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in the support DVD may not be the latest version. ASUS H87M...-E 2-3 Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When found, the utility reads the...
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Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive...to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. Boot your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H87M-E 0305 04/08/2013 H87M-E-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system to Drive D (USB flash drive...to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. Boot your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 H87M-E 0305 04/08/2013 H87M-E-ASUS-0214.CAP 8194 2013-04-08 15:25:48 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 Select Yes and press . ...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to ...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 Select Yes and press . ...Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to ...
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...options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, ...load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for information on ....
...options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the RTC RAM. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, ...load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for information on ....
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... speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without 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...display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The figure below shows an...
... speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without 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...display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. The figure below shows an...
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Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to display a pop-up window ...an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to select items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is... an item is user-configurable, you want to display a list of the selected item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the item.
Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to display a pop-up window ...an item that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to select items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is... an item is user-configurable, you want to display a list of the selected item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the item.
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...menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the ..., time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you have forgotten your mouse to add the item to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The...
...menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Español 2.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the ..., time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you have forgotten your mouse to add the item to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 2.4.4 Security The...
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...Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password ... you set an administrator password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 After you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password, you clear the password, the Administrator Password...
...Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password ... you set an administrator password: 1. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 After you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password, you clear the password, the Administrator Password...