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...to www.asus.com for Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. **...HD Graphics support Dual-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports RGB with max. H87M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI with...
...to www.asus.com for Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. **...HD Graphics support Dual-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz - Supports RGB with max. H87M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. Supports DVI with...
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...at mid-board, 2 ports at the back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS CPU power utility (continued on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are not supported. H87M-PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB Rear panel I/O ports Intel® H87 Express Chipset: - 6 x Serial ...192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack- ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - ASUS Digital Power Design - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for data hard drives only. ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0,...
...at mid-board, 2 ports at the back I /O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability. ASUS CPU power utility (continued on the CPU installed. ** These SATA ports are not supported. H87M-PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB Rear panel I/O ports Intel® H87 Express Chipset: - 6 x Serial ...192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack- ASUS 4 Phase Power Design - ASUS Digital Power Design - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for data hard drives only. ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0,...
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... 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 Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 8.4" (24.4cm x 21.3cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... 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 Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 8.4" (24.4cm x 21.3cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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... Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to receive updates for caching function. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated... times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to update and sync with ultra-fast sensing...
... Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to receive updates for caching function. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated... times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology. ** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to update and sync with ultra-fast sensing...
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...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip ...bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on XMP mode will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4...
...Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip ...bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on XMP mode will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4...
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...PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, ... the installed CPU fan type and automatically changes the fan control mode (DC mode and PWM mode) for better thermal environment. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan connector has a special latch that the CPU fan is securely...
...PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, ... the installed CPU fan type and automatically changes the fan control mode (DC mode and PWM mode) for better thermal environment. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan connector has a special latch that the CPU fan is securely...
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... a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set a response for extra power support. Probe] Select... to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. This following percentages to [Manual Adjustment]. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line...
... a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to CPU loading. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set a response for extra power support. Probe] Select... to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. This following percentages to [Manual Adjustment]. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line...
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Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-19 Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Use the or keys to... the amount of voltage fed to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID support stops the processor from 0.001V to 0.999V with the external voltage regulator. The values range from communicating with a 0.001V ...
Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-19 Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Use the or keys to... the amount of voltage fed to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID support stops the processor from 0.001V to 0.999V with the external voltage regulator. The values range from communicating with a 0.001V ...
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...] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the performance...processor package. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-23 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] ...
...] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo performance] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to select the performance...processor package. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-23 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] ...
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... the a C-state according to the operating system. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the following items appear only when you to reduce power when...
... the a C-state according to the operating system. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the following items appear only when you to reduce power when...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [...448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable or disable...
Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [...448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to enable or disable...
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...ºC. CPU Fan1/2/3 Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile items to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-39...
...ºC. CPU Fan1/2/3 Min. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile items to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-39...
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... varies depending on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to their power-saving conditions. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support To launch EPU, click EPU on the wattage that allows you manually set. 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an enery-...saving utility that you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to your preferred default value. •...
... varies depending on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to their power-saving conditions. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support To launch EPU, click EPU on the wattage that allows you manually set. 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an enery-...saving utility that you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to your preferred default value. •...
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Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Voltage Click or to adjust DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, PCH, and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a...Tuning Select the function to auto-tune Drag to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click or to adjust CPU System Agent, CPU Digital I/O, and CPU Input (VCCIN) voltages Click to undo all the changes... Click or to adjust the iGPU Max Ratio Tick Adaptive or Manual to select the CPU Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes...
Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Voltage Click or to adjust DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, PCH, and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a...Tuning Select the function to auto-tune Drag to adjust CPU Core Voltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache Voltage offset Click or to adjust CPU System Agent, CPU Digital I/O, and CPU Input (VCCIN) voltages Click to undo all the changes... Click or to adjust the iGPU Max Ratio Tick Adaptive or Manual to select the CPU Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes...
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... been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be able to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Click and drag to adjust the fan's speed Click to go back to the ...previous screen Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens • When the CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan will automatically run at full...
... been changed, the Fan Auto Tuning process should be able to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Click and drag to adjust the fan's speed Click to go back to the ...previous screen Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens • When the CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan will automatically run at full...
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4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information.
4.3.11 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information.
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...; Local Administrator rights on the target machine • The Intel SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit...CPU and chipset requirements • Intel® Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 with B85, or H87 Express chipset • Intel® Core i5 / Core i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PRO...
...; Local Administrator rights on the target machine • The Intel SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution. • Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel® SBA. Intel® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit...CPU and chipset requirements • Intel® Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 with B85, or H87 Express chipset • Intel® Core i5 / Core i7 vPro with one of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for the latest CPU QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PRO...