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... information...vi About this guide...vii H87M-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special ...2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii
... information...vi About this guide...vii H87M-PRO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-3 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special ...2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 iii
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... Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-49 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-50 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-52 iv Contents 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My ... 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-33 3.6.9 APM 3-35 3.6.10 Network Stack 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-40 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46...
... Information 3-47 3.10 Exit menu 3-48 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-49 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-49 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-50 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-52 iv Contents 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My ... 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-33 3.6.9 APM 3-35 3.6.10 Network Stack 3-36 3.7 Monitor menu 3-37 3.8 Boot menu 3-40 3.9 Tools menu 3-46 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-46...
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... TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 4.3.13 Intel® ...BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS...
... TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-11 4.3.7 Network iControl 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-13 4.3.9 EZ Update 4-14 4.3.10 USB Charger 4-15 4.3.11 System Information 4-16 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-17 4.3.13 Intel® ...BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS...
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... Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product... the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
... Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product... the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
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xii H87M-PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 port 3 x USB ...BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
xii H87M-PRO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 port 3 x USB ...BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 Q-connector (retail version only) 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS...
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...even when your system is reserved for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. This saves wait time for applications to receive updates for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart...proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time power-saving chip, automatically detects the ...
...even when your system is reserved for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. This saves wait time for applications to receive updates for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart...proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time power-saving chip, automatically detects the ...
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... 2.2 TB. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to one module, eliminating the...
... 2.2 TB. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to one module, eliminating the...
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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 turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! If ...user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. function. to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 1 ...
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! Press and hold the MemOK! If ...user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. function. to boot and load BIOS default settings. Chapter 1 ...
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... means that the BIOS update process is completed. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the section 3.11.1 EZ Update in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter...
... means that the BIOS update process is completed. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the section 3.11.1 EZ Update in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com 2. USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter...
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... 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may... LAN port 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation HDMI port: 300 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the...
... 100 Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green Orange (Blinking Ready to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may... LAN port 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation HDMI port: 300 MHz - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the...
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... system. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as H87MPRO.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
... system. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as H87MPRO.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename...
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...; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. Entering...(POST). The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its...
...; Press the power button to turn the system off then back on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. Entering...(POST). The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its...
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...on device to do so. The following four items appear when you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to launch. Boot Devices Control ... devices for the key to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better.... [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
...on device to do so. The following four items appear when you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to launch. Boot Devices Control ... devices for the key to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better.... [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot.
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... you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from your system. The db file must be updated under operating system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. [Yes] Load the default KEK. [Enabled] Load from... the db file from a USB storage device. Append KEK from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The KEK file must be loaded.
... you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from your system. The db file must be updated under operating system. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. [Yes] Load the default KEK. [Enabled] Load from... the db file from a USB storage device. Append KEK from File Allows you to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The KEK file must be loaded.
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... fails or gets corrupted. 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-49 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the...
... fails or gets corrupted. 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-49 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. Carefully follow the...
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...Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the ...Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash ...
...Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the ...Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash ...
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... to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup...
... to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup...
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...the keys to confirm BIOS update. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Are you to select the BIOS file and press ....H87M-PRO VER: 0228 DATE: 03/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: H87M-PRO 8390656 2013-03-01 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO...
...the keys to confirm BIOS update. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Are you to select the BIOS file and press ....H87M-PRO VER: 0228 DATE: 03/01/2013 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: H87M-PRO 8390656 2013-03-01 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them...
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... you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update to check for a newer version. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PRO 4-13 Use this utility to quickly check...
... you start downloading, ensure that supports USB BIOS Flashback. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for New BIOS Update to check for a newer version. 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PRO 4-13 Use this utility to quickly check...