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... 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 1-11 1.2.6 Jumpers...
... 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 1-11 1.2.6 Jumpers...
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... chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the next page) ix Supports Jack-Detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking * Use a chassis HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...only support one DIMM per channel. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DVI / RGB port Supports HDMI with max. H87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors ...
... chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will work depending on the next page) ix Supports Jack-Detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking * Use a chassis HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list...only support one DIMM per channel. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DVI / RGB port Supports HDMI with max. H87M-PLUS specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors ...
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...2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 Shortcut function, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE... Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. H87M-PLUS specifications...
...2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 Shortcut function, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE... Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in . (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. H87M-PLUS specifications...
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...1.0/2.0 devices. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. ** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the HDD to six times faster than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for caching function. Chapter 1: Product Introduction ... This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is subject to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and...
...1.0/2.0 devices. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. ** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on the HDD to six times faster than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for caching function. Chapter 1: Product Introduction ... This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is subject to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and...
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Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a ...8482; solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. We use low. 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X Protection ASUS motherboard guards your computer to safeguard the system and device lifespan. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel®... motherboard features the most essential motherboard components. This great accuracy reduces energy waste and improves system stability. ASUS ESD Guards Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are properly grounded, providing prolonged...
Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a ...8482; solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. We use low. 1.1.2 5X Protection 5X Protection ASUS motherboard guards your computer to safeguard the system and device lifespan. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel®... motherboard features the most essential motherboard components. This great accuracy reduces energy waste and improves system stability. ASUS ESD Guards Electrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are properly grounded, providing prolonged...
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...silent and cooling experience with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite ...Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler and quieter computing environment. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and ...
...silent and cooling experience with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite ...Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler and quieter computing environment. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and ...
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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. 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
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...(SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel..., DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/ ...
...(SPD), which is subject to the physical characteristics of the memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel..., DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/ ...
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... the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows ..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3....
... the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows ..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3....
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... DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED....failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and...
... DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. function. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED....failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and...
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... the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15 Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode...
... the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with a surge protector. 5. At power on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15 Connect the power cord to put the system on sleep mode...
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... motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset...
... motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset...
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... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to default core ratio settings. 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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Max...
... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to default core ratio settings. 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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Max...
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...ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-11 Use the and keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. Ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system load. Configuration options: [As is ] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Memory...saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Graphics Max. GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you...
...ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-11 Use the and keys to adjust the optimal CPU Graphics Max. Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. Ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system load. Configuration options: [As is ] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Memory...saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this happens, revert to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Graphics Max. GPU Boost [As is ] [Enabled] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you...
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...Immediately) to 120 minutes. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you to set the wake-up and set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled... Start Technology to work . Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-25 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
...Immediately) to 120 minutes. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [0] Allows you to set the wake-up and set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled... Start Technology to work . Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up time. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-25 Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
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... which of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during ... [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-27 IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options...
... which of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during ... [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-27 IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options...
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...Interface) functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen ...2. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby ...
...Interface) functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen ...2. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby ...
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... updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to eight...
... updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to eight...
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With this utlity, you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find ... update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13
With this utlity, you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find ... update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13
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Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the memory's information. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the processor's information.
Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the memory's information. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the processor's information.