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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at mid-board for extended component lifespan. ASUS MemOK! - H87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Charger - AI Suite...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at mid-board for extended component lifespan. ASUS MemOK! - H87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel) ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS ESD Guards - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Charger - AI Suite...
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...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS UEFI BIOS...optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you with its elegant appearance. It allows you ...
...motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS UEFI BIOS...optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you with its elegant appearance. It allows you ...
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• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for full HD 1080p ... theater experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5 This is in line with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ...product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...
• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for full HD 1080p ... theater experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5 This is in line with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ...product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...
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TPM LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G CHA_FAN2 BATTERY CHA_FAN1 H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 PCI2 Intel® 8MB BIOS H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR USB910 PCIEX16_2 USB1112 USB1314 17 16 15 14 PANEL CLRTC ...) USB3_12 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 7 8 9 2 10 11 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I /O COM LPT DRAM_LED MemOK! LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 KBMS_USB78 EATX12V DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 HDMI 3 1 21.9cm(8.6in) CPU_FAN DVI_VGA USB3_56 4 56 Super I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors...
TPM LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G CHA_FAN2 BATTERY CHA_FAN1 H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 PCI2 Intel® 8MB BIOS H87 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP SB_PWR USB910 PCIEX16_2 USB1112 USB1314 17 16 15 14 PANEL CLRTC ...) USB3_12 EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 7 8 9 2 10 11 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I /O COM LPT DRAM_LED MemOK! LGA1150 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 KBMS_USB78 EATX12V DIGI +VRM ASM 1442 HDMI 3 1 21.9cm(8.6in) CPU_FAN DVI_VGA USB3_56 4 56 Super I /O connection for more information about rear panel connectors...
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...8226; For system stability, use of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).... of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction or D.O.C.P. Any excess memory from ...
...8226; For system stability, use of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the same vendor. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).... of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction or D.O.C.P. Any excess memory from ...
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... button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. •...DRAM_LED also lights up due to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the ... tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! switch does not function...
... button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. •...DRAM_LED also lights up due to enhance system performance. 1. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the ... tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! switch does not function...
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...GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND H87M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. LPT ...standardizes as a printer. H87M-PLUS LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT#...
...GND GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND H87M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. LPT ...standardizes as a printer. H87M-PLUS LPT GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT#...
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...in the BIOS setup to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. 8. These are not jumpers! ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-19 7.... CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to [HD] or [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the motherboard's high-definition audio ...
...in the BIOS setup to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. 8. These are not jumpers! ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-19 7.... CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to [HD] or [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the motherboard's high-definition audio ...
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...Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. 3. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port: 180 MHz - 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 8. port 2. DVI port: 165 MHz - Realtek® ...BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate): - HDMI port: 300 MHz ASUS H87M-PLUS...
...Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. 3. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port: 180 MHz - 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 8. port 2. DVI port: 165 MHz - Realtek® ...BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under DOS. • Intel® display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate): - HDMI port: 300 MHz ASUS H87M-PLUS...
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... installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as H87MPL.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
... installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as H87MPL.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or...
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... what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ...only if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. If you ...
... what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two ...only if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. If you ...
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...DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing ... this item to set the profiles supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
...DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing ... this item to set the profiles supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu...
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It cannot be used only for the BIOS setup program. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Single Port Control Allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB...
It cannot be used only for the BIOS setup program. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. USB Single Port Control Allows you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB...
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Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed [...chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature... display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to detect this item. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] if you to change the fan settings. CPU Fan Speed [...chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature... display the detected speed. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to detect this item. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
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...need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following utilities... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you start using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using the motherboard support ...
...need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following utilities... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you start using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in the future. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using the motherboard support ...
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... flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Chapter 3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
... flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. Chapter 3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition...
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... utility automatically exits to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:H87M-PLUS VER: 0223 DATE: 02/26...
... utility automatically exits to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:H87M-PLUS VER: 0223 DATE: 02/26...
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... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13 Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 4.3.9 System Information This utility allows you to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13 Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main...
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... run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through... drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... run at RAID mode together. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on entering and navigating through... drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.