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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 memory...
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 memory...
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... become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all ...
... become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. vi Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all ...
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...have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5:...
...have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5:...
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ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® ...High Definition Audio CODEC - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - Retasking - ASUS Digital Power Design - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and ... Stainless Steel Back I /O * These functions will work depending on the next page) H87M-PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB Rear panel 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 -...
ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® ...High Definition Audio CODEC - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - Retasking - ASUS Digital Power Design - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and ... Stainless Steel Back I /O * These functions will work depending on the next page) H87M-PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB Rear panel 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 -...
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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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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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... six USB 3.0 ports for Intel® integrated graphics performance. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It utilizes the serial point...that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to analog format and keeps the best signal ...
... six USB 3.0 ports for Intel® integrated graphics performance. S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. It utilizes the serial point...that optimizes PCIe allocation in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to analog format and keeps the best signal ...
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100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for... and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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 system-level upgrades...
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for... and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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 system-level upgrades...
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...than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the...Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3
...than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the...Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3
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... quick and accurate. It also allows you to enhance your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free...offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you with optimized fan settings based on your motherboard. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. It offers you to easily connect or disconnect...
... quick and accurate. It also allows you to enhance your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free...offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that allows you with optimized fan settings based on your motherboard. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. It offers you to easily connect or disconnect...
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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 4K/2K resolution visuals through a...impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features...
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 4K/2K resolution visuals through a...impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or ...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...
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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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...1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the...
...1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for the Intel® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO CPU socket LGA1150 • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the...
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H87M-PRO H87M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
H87M-PRO H87M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is subject to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more efficient...less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. To operate...
...may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is subject to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the motherboard. Check with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more efficient...less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. To operate...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. H87M-PRO Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [Yellow] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Dark brown] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. H87M-PRO Slot No. 1 2 3 4 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [Yellow] (at x16 mode) PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [Dark brown] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1
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.... • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB 3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-13
.... • Connect a chassis fan to change the settings. Go to the BIOS Setup to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB 2.0_1 USB 2.0_2 USB 3.0 A B C D E F G H - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PRO 1-13
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...H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard...failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot ...
...H87M-PRO H87M-PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with the motherboard...failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot ...