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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 ...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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 ...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.6 Advanced menu 2-23 2.7 Monitor menu 2-32 2.8 Boot menu 2-35 2.9 Tools menu 2-41 2.10 Exit menu 2-42 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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... any damage, contact your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are.... • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are using, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the...
... any damage, contact your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are.... • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all power cables are using, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the...
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...XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due 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 ... above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. H87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/...
...XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** Due 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 ... above items is subject to the physical characteristics of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Package contents Check your retailer. H87M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/...
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... page) vii H87M-E specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC...
... page) vii H87M-E specifications summary LAN USB ASUS unique features Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS EPU - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) - 8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC...
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.... • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it into the ...in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling...
.... • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it into the ...in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you install or remove any component, ensure that the motherboard fits. ASUS H87M-E 1-1 Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before touching any component. • Before handling...
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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-pin ... EATXPWR 24.4cm (9.6in) 1-2 LGA1150 USB3_34 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 ...
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-pin ... EATXPWR 24.4cm (9.6in) 1-2 LGA1150 USB3_34 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 ...
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... 1-14 1-15 1-19 1-12 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
... 1-14 1-15 1-19 1-12 1-15 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors. H87M-E H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H87M-E 1-3 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before installing the ... the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3...
DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Unplug all power cables before installing the ... the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3...
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... any of the following: - ASUS H87M-E 1-7 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for ... want to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is recommended 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. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V...
... any of the following: - ASUS H87M-E 1-7 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for ... want to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is recommended 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. According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V...
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...to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly... seated. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for...
...to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly... seated. Press the retaining clips outward to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for...
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... card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it... 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier....
... card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it... 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Support the DIMM lightly with your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H87M-E 1-9 Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier....
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...computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - -- - - - - shared - - - - - -- - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87M-E CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3...
...computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - -- - - - - shared - - - - - -- - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87M-E CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3...
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...8226; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 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 details. 4. Connect one end of the system chassis. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ... front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 If you want to connect an AC'97 front ...
...8226; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 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 details. 4. Connect one end of the system chassis. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ... front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. ASUS H87M-E 1-15 If you want to connect an AC'97 front ...
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... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter...
... CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to [AHCI]. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 6. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter...
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... 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of... compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS H87M-E 1-17
... 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of up to 480Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB3_12 H87M-E H87M-E USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of... compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. 7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS H87M-E 1-17
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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 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This 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 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. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To...
... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your ASUS motherboard. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To...
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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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original...
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 need to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot...Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original...
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...save them on the USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS H87M-E 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS... Updater to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can use as shown. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...
...save them on the USB flash drive. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS H87M-E 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS... Updater to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can use as shown. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...