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Actual product specifications may vary. xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H87M-PRO User Manual ASUS H87M-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary. xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H87M-PRO User Manual ASUS H87M-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 3 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
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... Express bus standard that supports the 1150 socket Intel® 4th generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1
... Express bus standard that supports the 1150 socket Intel® 4th generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1
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... away for you to manage your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you an extremely... appearance. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Combined with ESD Guards. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. MemOK! MemOK...
... away for you to manage your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you an extremely... appearance. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Combined with ESD Guards. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 Network iControl Network iControl is powered off, in -one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. MemOK! MemOK...
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... such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement...protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and...
... such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement...protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display, then you with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and...
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Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 35 3 21.3cm(8.4in) 6 3 KB_USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN GPU_Boost GPU_LED CHA_FAN2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240... (64bit, 240-pin module) CHA_FAN3 EATXPWR DVI_VGA E56_E12 _U3_56 LGA1150 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G Super I/O CHA_FAN1 BATTERY COM PCIEX16_1 H87M-PRO PCIEX1_1 Marvell 9172 PCIEX1_2 ASM1440 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Intel® H87 PANEL 128Mb BIOS CLRTC SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2...
Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 34 35 3 21.3cm(8.4in) 6 3 KB_USB78 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 EATX12V DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN GPU_Boost GPU_LED CHA_FAN2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240... (64bit, 240-pin module) CHA_FAN3 EATXPWR DVI_VGA E56_E12 _U3_56 LGA1150 MemOK! 7 DRAM_LED 2 24.4cm(9.6in) LAN_USB3_34 AUDIO RTL 8111G Super I/O CHA_FAN1 BATTERY COM PCIEX16_1 H87M-PRO PCIEX1_1 Marvell 9172 PCIEX1_2 ASM1440 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Intel® H87 PANEL 128Mb BIOS CLRTC SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_2...
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... LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with...
... LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with...
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...the same CAS latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is dependent on the motherboard. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM ...and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/...
...the same CAS latency. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is dependent on the motherboard. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM ...and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/...
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shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-13 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommend for single ...
shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-13 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommend for single ...
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Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU Boost LED. • If you to turn the switch setting to [Enable] when the system is powered off the GPU Boost function. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-15 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you enable this switch under the Windows® OS environment, the GPU Boost function will be activated after the next system bootup. GPU Boost H87M-PRO H87M-PRO GPU Boost switch To ensure system performance, turn on or off . • The GPU Boost LED near the GPU Boost switch lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabled. 2.
Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU Boost LED. • If you to turn the switch setting to [Enable] when the system is powered off the GPU Boost function. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-15 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you enable this switch under the Windows® OS environment, the GPU Boost function will be activated after the next system bootup. GPU Boost H87M-PRO H87M-PRO GPU Boost switch To ensure system performance, turn on or off . • The GPU Boost LED near the GPU Boost switch lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabled. 2.
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... error is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. DRAM LED H87M-PRO H87M-PRO DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-17 SB_PWR H87M-PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-PRO Onboard LED 2. GPU_LED H87M-PRO H87M-PRO GPU Boost LED 3. This user-friendly design provides an easy way to identify problems related to the error...
... error is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. DRAM LED H87M-PRO H87M-PRO DRAM LED Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-17 SB_PWR H87M-PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H87M-PRO Onboard LED 2. GPU_LED H87M-PRO H87M-PRO GPU Boost LED 3. This user-friendly design provides an easy way to identify problems related to the error...
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.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-19 H87M-PRO SPDIF_OUT H87M-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 H87M-PRO H87M-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors...
.... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-19 H87M-PRO SPDIF_OUT H87M-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 H87M-PRO H87M-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors...
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...this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-21 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2... R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
...this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-21 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2... R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H87M-PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H87M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 H87M-PRO H87M-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) The connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-23
Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM PIN 1 H87M-PRO H87M-PRO Serial port (COM) connector The serial port bracket (COM) is for a serial (COM) port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) The connector is purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-23
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... (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-25 PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 H87M-PRO HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87M-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is...
... (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-25 PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 H87M-PRO HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply H87M-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is...
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-1 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.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-1 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.
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Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H87M-PRO 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 H87M-PRO DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3.
Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H87M-PRO 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 H87M-PRO DO NOT overtighten the screws! 3.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-5 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
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2.1.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS H87M-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2
2.1.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS H87M-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS H87M-PRO 2-11