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...will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product is defaced or missing. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in...: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is valid to anyone in this email address). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of this product is defaced or missing. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in...: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. or (2) the serial number of alteration is valid to anyone in this email address). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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Profile 3-43 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-44 3.10 Exit menu 3-45 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-5 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 iv 2.4 Turning off the ... Devices Configuration 3-30 3.6.8 APM 3-32 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-33 3.7 Monitor menu 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-43 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43...
Profile 3-43 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-44 3.10 Exit menu 3-45 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-5 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 iv 2.4 Turning off the ... Devices Configuration 3-30 3.6.8 APM 3-32 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-33 3.7 Monitor menu 3-34 3.8 Boot menu 3-37 3.9 Tools menu 3-43 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43...
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... before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety •...
... before the signal cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety •...
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...trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain...Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to select.
...trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. viii Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain...Return key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to select.
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... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® H87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz, non-ECC, un- H87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm...
... Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® H87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz, non-ECC, un- H87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items H87M-PLUS User Manual ASUS H87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items H87M-PLUS User Manual ASUS H87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
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.../ 1333 /1066MHz to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It utilizes the serial point-to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important ...the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the 1150 socket 4th generation ...
.../ 1333 /1066MHz to boost the system's performance, and to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. It utilizes the serial point-to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important ...the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the 1150 socket 4th generation ...
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...section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system maps the total size of ...DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Memory configurations You may install...
...section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system maps the total size of ...DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. settings in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Memory configurations You may install...
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... system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. This is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process... We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using...
... system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! function. This is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process... We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using...
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... for details. 2. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. LPT standardizes as a printer. H87M-PLUS LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0...; H87 chipset. See section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives,...
... for details. 2. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. LPT standardizes as a printer. H87M-PLUS LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0...; H87 chipset. See section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives,...
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... settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.
... settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified.
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...following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to its possible minimum value. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] BCLK Frequency: ...you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to its possible maximum value. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to set the CPU ratio ...
...following items appear: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to its possible minimum value. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] BCLK Frequency: ...you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to its possible maximum value. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to set the CPU ratio ...
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... extreme graphics performance. If this menu may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. Use the and keys to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-11 The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio item...
... extreme graphics performance. If this menu may vary depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the or keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. Use the and keys to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-11 The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio item...
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...] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [...
...] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set the CPU Power Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [...
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...Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [...when the processor is in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease ...
...Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [...when the processor is in Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease ...
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.... Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 30A at 1Amp increment.... sufficient overclocking tolerance to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to the cores of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage when increasing core frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
.... Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 30A at 1Amp increment.... sufficient overclocking tolerance to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to the cores of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17 CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage when increasing core frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
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... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]... or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage override. Increase the amount ...
... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]... or [Adaptive Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage override. Increase the amount ...
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...RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-35 The following items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan... CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU ...
...RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Min. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-35 The following items appear only when you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan... CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU ...
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...disable or set the Chassis1/2 Fan Profile items to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the...CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 75ºC. CPU Fan1/2 Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. The ...
...disable or set the Chassis1/2 Fan Profile items to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the...CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 75ºC. CPU Fan1/2 Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. The ...
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...Advanced Mode of the original motherboard BIOS file to boot. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS... file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or...
...Advanced Mode of the original motherboard BIOS file to boot. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS... file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or...