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...in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to infringe. Copies of these licenses are used only for free by ... License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...
...in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without any warranty to infringe. Copies of these licenses are used only for free by ... License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you may be much obliged if you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...
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...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® SBA support 4-19 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...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 contact information A-4
...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® SBA support 4-19 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...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 contact information A-4
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... the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii How this guide This user guide contains ... software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID...
... the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii How this guide This user guide contains ... software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID...
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...List). *** Due 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.... 2560 x 1600@60Hz - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - Supports DVI with max. H87M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max....
...List). *** Due 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.... 2560 x 1600@60Hz - resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 3840 x 2160@60Hz - Supports DVI with max. H87M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support LAN LGA1150 socket for Intel® CPU support list. at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max....
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.../24bit true BD lossless sound - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® H87 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H87 Express Chipset - 8 x... ports ASUS unique features ASUS 5X Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 12 support - Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - H87M-PRO specifications ...
.../24bit true BD lossless sound - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Intel® H87 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) Intel® H87 Express Chipset - 8 x... ports ASUS unique features ASUS 5X Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Start Technology 12 support - Realtek ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - H87M-PRO specifications ...
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... instant network bandwidth domination for each fan. ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Q-Slot - H87M-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function...
... instant network bandwidth domination for each fan. ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS Q-Slot - H87M-PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DRAM Fuse - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Anti-Surge ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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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... 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. It provides ... of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to meet the ...
... 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O. It provides ... of current bus systems. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel® H87 platform that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 It utilizes the serial point-to meet the ...
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...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 match digital power signal (SVID)...Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable ...
...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 match digital power signal (SVID)...Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable ...
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... of the ESD current away for your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its elegant appearance. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to switch back...all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all -in sleep or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 MemOK! Combined...
... of the ESD current away for your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its elegant appearance. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to switch back...all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all -in sleep or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 MemOK! Combined...
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...BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you ...static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to enhance your motherboard. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler and quieter computing environment. It also allows you to view all fan speeds, and provides you to easily...
...BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Shield's special design makes it against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a unique adapter that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you ...static electricity and shield it convenient and easy to enhance your motherboard. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for a cooler and quieter computing environment. It also allows you to view all fan speeds, and provides you to easily...
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...blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with your 3D display, then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the ...mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply ...
...blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with your 3D display, then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the ...mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K/2K resolution visuals through a single cable. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 This is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Simply ...
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... to protect the CPU. • 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 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher...
... to protect the CPU. • 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 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher...
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...GND RSATA_TXP3 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 are... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ...
...GND RSATA_TXP3 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 are... for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ...
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...with USB 2.0 specification supporting up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB,... GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 H87M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. •...
...with USB 2.0 specification supporting up to fully use the USB 2.0 ports under Windows® 7. We recommend you to install the related driver to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB,... GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND H87M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 H87M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. •...
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...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. By default, this connector, set the... connector is set the item to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect ...
...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. By default, this connector, set the... connector is set the item to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect ...
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...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan...fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear ...
...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H87M-PRO Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan...fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear ...
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... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND H87M-PRO GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H87M-PRO EATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system,... requirement for details. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND H87M-PRO GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H87M-PRO EATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system,... requirement for details. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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... the system power button. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the ...HDD_LED- Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 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 for system reboot without ...
... the system power button. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-25 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the ...HDD_LED- Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 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 for system reboot without ...