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Contents Safety 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 features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
Contents Safety 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 features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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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 ... Configuration 3-30 3.6.6 USB Configuration 3-31 3.6.7 Platform Misc Configuration 3-32 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 ... Configuration 3-30 3.6.6 USB Configuration 3-31 3.6.7 Platform Misc Configuration 3-32 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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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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..., fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ESD Protect your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its elegant appearance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer.... ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high ...
..., fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ESD Protect your network programs. AI Suite 3 With its elegant appearance. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer.... ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high ...
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... The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... when entering a submenu. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have done in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that the item has a...configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-5 Use the navigation keys to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Press or use the...
... when entering a submenu. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have done in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that the item has a...configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-5 Use the navigation keys to display a list of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Press or use the...
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3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions.
3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions.
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Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains ... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3.
Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains ... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3.
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... process. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-51 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to a USB flash drive. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
... process. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PRO 3-51 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to a USB flash drive. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the...