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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H87M-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H87M-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
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... before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the... • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer.
... before you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the... • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your retailer.
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by...your dealer. vii 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...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by...your dealer. vii 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...
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...at mid-board for extended component lifespan. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for ...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage protection. ASUS ...
...at mid-board for extended component lifespan. ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H87M-PLUS specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® H87 Express Chipset - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for ...ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage protection. ASUS ...
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xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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.
xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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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xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA1150 CPU Intel® LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package.... Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the 1150 socket 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7, Intel...-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1
... Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package.... Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that supports the 1150 socket 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7, Intel...-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1
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...more efficient computing experience. We use low. 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X Protection ASUS motherboard guards your system is in seconds. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction All examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. This great accuracy reduces energy ... capacitors. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most essential motherboard components. This saves wait time for applications to provide excellent durability and ehanced thermal capacity. ASUS ESD Guards offer an active protective circuit design that...
...more efficient computing experience. We use low. 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X Protection ASUS motherboard guards your system is in seconds. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction All examples of ASUS providing the best possible reliability and durability. This great accuracy reduces energy ... capacitors. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most essential motherboard components. This saves wait time for applications to provide excellent durability and ehanced thermal capacity. ASUS ESD Guards offer an active protective circuit design that...
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...ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-3 Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I /O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS... more convenient online experience. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS motherboard back I /O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS EPU Tap into the world's...
...ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-3 Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I /O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS... more convenient online experience. ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS motherboard back I /O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS EPU Tap into the world's...
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... 2 provides customizable settings for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - It allows you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to...
... 2 provides customizable settings for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - It allows you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to...
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...damage to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-...footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5
...damage to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-...footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5
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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 ... (64bit, 240-pin module) 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 ... (64bit, 240-pin module) 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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... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS CPU...
... bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 only. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS CPU...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...marked value. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ... of the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ...
...marked value. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ... of the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. EATX12V H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-11 Chapter 1
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. EATX12V H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 Slot No. 1 2 3 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-11 Chapter 1
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... to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek LAN - - shared Intel EHCI 2 - - - - shared - shared - - - shared...
... to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIe x16_1 shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. Realtek LAN - - shared Intel EHCI 2 - - - - shared - shared - - - shared...
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H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your ...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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The blinking speed of failsafe ...
H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your ...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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The blinking speed of failsafe ...
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... LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. H87M-PLUS DRAM LED H87M-PLUS DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-15
... LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. H87M-PLUS DRAM LED H87M-PLUS DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-15