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.... resolution of DDR3 1600MHz. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 If any of the above..., max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo...
.... resolution of DDR3 1600MHz. Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com 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 If any of the above..., max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un- Supports RGB with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo...
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... or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
... or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such...
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.... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3
.... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 12. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB) 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3
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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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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. • ... usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H87M-E 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any...
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. • ... usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS H87M-E 1-7 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any...
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... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier...
... on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 The DIMM might get damaged when it by adjusting the software settings. 1. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier...
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... must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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...
... must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 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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.... 7. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. ASUS H87M-E 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the tape, CD...
.... 7. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. 5. ASUS H87M-E 1-13 This port connects to a microphone. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the tape, CD...
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ... connector is for details. 4. By default, this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H87M-E H87M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. ... connector is for details. 4. By default, this connector, then install the module to [AC97]. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H87M-E H87M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
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... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS H87M-E 1-17 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 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 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...
... USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS H87M-E 1-17 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 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 480Mbps connection speed. USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is ...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR H87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-E Onboard LED ASUS H87M-E 1-19
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR H87M-E ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-E Onboard LED ASUS H87M-E 1-19
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... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87M-E 2-1 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 BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original...
... motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H87M-E 2-1 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 BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original...
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... BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS settings. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H87ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in a DOS environment. ASUS H87M-E 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can use as shown.
... BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to recover BIOS settings. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. This utility also allows you to update BIOS in the support DVD may not... using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H87ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in a DOS environment. ASUS H87M-E 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can use as shown.
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... BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use...
... BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H87M-E 2-5 Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use...
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... button is available only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device ...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 default...
... button is available only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for the detailed configurations. ASUS H87M-E 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device ...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 default...
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... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and...
... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS H87M-E 2-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and...
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... password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 To set a user password: 1. To change a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box...
... password, then press . 4. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H87M-E 2-11 To set a user password: 1. To change a user password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box...
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...memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS H87M-E 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually ...Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to [Enabled] for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ...
...memory frequency mode. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. ASUS H87M-E 2-13 Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually ...Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to [Enabled] for all cores. [Per Core] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio ...
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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. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
... 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. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
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...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 ...options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. ASUS H87M-E 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to...
...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 ...options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the CPU. ASUS H87M-E 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to...