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...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of.../download or (2) for the cost of the product for identification or explanation and to this product. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of.../download or (2) for the cost of the product for identification or explanation and to this product. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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Contents Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 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... 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 contact information A-4
Contents Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 EPU 4-6 4.3.4 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... 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 contact information A-4
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
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... following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that...
... following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the enclosed key. + + Example: means that...
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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 2.0/1.1 ...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 Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x ...
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 2.0/1.1 ...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 Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x ...
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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. Actual product specifications may vary.
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... chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of ...8226; Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or...
... chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of ...8226; Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. c) For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or...
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... its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug...
... its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or open-case system. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug...
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND H87M-PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H87M-PRO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 1 • These connectors... Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND H87M-PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H87M-PRO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 1 • These connectors... Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial...
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... help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-1
... help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS... the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-1
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... maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set to default core ratio settings. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled... can cause the system to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] ASUS H87M-PRO 3-9
... maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to malfunction. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to set to default core ratio settings. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled... can cause the system to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] ASUS H87M-PRO 3-9
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...1-Core Ratio Limit. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set ...4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the...
...1-Core Ratio Limit. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PEG Frequency item settings. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set ...4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. iGPU Max. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the...
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...CPU voltage. This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. This following percentages to boost ...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU...
...CPU voltage. This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to maintain the current VRM balance. This following percentages to boost ...(Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU...
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...[Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. ...] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Use and key to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...[Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. ...] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Use and key to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... voltage when increasing core frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-17 The following item appears only when you...
... voltage when increasing core frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-17 The following item appears only when you...
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...of the processor including its cache. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To ...a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or...
...of the processor including its cache. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To ...a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or...
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...duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending ...on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control ...
...duty cycle. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending ...on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control ...
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...Enabled]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-39 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you...temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to assign detailed fan speed ...
...Enabled]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-39 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you...temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to assign detailed fan speed ...
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...the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file ..., or performance. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-49
...the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file ..., or performance. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the... this motherboard. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-49
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Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk ...
Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk ...