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Contents Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H97M-E specifications summary vi Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS ... menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-13 2.7 Monitor menu 2-14 2.8 Boot menu...2-15 2.9 Tools menu 2-16 2.10 Exit menu...2-16 Appendices A-1 Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
Contents Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H97M-E specifications summary vi Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS ... menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced menu 2-13 2.7 Monitor menu 2-14 2.8 Boot menu...2-15 2.9 Tools menu 2-16 2.10 Exit menu...2-16 Appendices A-1 Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 iii
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...grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you encounter technical problems with...the voltage of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature...
...grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. About this guide is set to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you encounter technical problems with...the voltage of the electrical outlet you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature...
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... Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H97M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution...
... Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) vi resolution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H97M-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution...
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...cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS H97M-E 1-1 Unplug the power... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to ensure that the ATX ...
...cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. ASUS H97M-E 1-1 Unplug the power... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to ensure that the ATX ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H97M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +VRM EATX12V DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin...pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 1-2 LGA1150 HDMI ASM 1442K 2 USB3_34 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_56 LAN_USB78 CHA_FAN1 M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 5 AUDIO H97M-E 6 PCIEX16 Realtek 8111GR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H97 64Mb BIOS 7 17 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCIEX1_3 AAFP SPDIF_OUT TPM COM SPEAKER USB910...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H97M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 4 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +VRM EATX12V DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin...pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 1-2 LGA1150 HDMI ASM 1442K 2 USB3_34 24.4cm(9.6in) USB3_56 LAN_USB78 CHA_FAN1 M.2(SOCKET3) USB3_12 5 AUDIO H97M-E 6 PCIEX16 Realtek 8111GR PCIEX1_1 BATTERY Super I/O PCIEX1_2 Intel® H97 64Mb BIOS 7 17 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 ALC 887 SB_PWR PCIEX1_3 AAFP SPDIF_OUT TPM COM SPEAKER USB910...
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...) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. M.2 Socket 3 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Intel® H97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 9. H97M-E H97M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H97M-E 1-3 Chassis...
...) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. M.2 Socket 3 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Intel® H97 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4) 9. H97M-E H97M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H97M-E 1-3 Chassis...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the...; Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact ...not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the...; Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only.
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3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 H97M-E Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 H97M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 H97M-E Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 H97M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • For more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. •... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ...voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H97M-E 1-7 Check with the same CAS latency.
...OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • For more details, refer to the Microsoft support site at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. •... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ...voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H97M-E 1-7 Check with the same CAS latency.
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...card. 2. ASUS H97M-E 1-9 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI... card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6....
...card. 2. ASUS H97M-E 1-9 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI... card. 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6....
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...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCIEx1_3 LAN USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 USB 3.0 controller HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B...D EFG H shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. H97M-E CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H97M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - You...
...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for this motherboard PCIEx16_1 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCIEx1_3 LAN USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 USB 3.0 controller HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B...D EFG H shared - - - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. H97M-E CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H97M-E Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - You...
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... opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H97M-E 1-13 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H97M-E H97M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches...
... opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS H97M-E 1-13 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H97M-E H97M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches...
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...10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to ...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H97M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H97M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
...10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. • You can enjoy all the benefits of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to ...NC NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H97M-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H97M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND H97M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...data. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK H97M-E PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND H97M-E TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS H97M-E 1-17 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities,...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND H97M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...data. TPM PWRDWN GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK H97M-E PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND H97M-E TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. 10. ASUS H97M-E 1-17 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities,...
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...chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The signal is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. CHASSIS H97M-E PIN 1 H97M-E Chassis intrusion connector 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Connect one end of the onboard LED. Remove the jumper caps only when you should ..." and "Ground" are shorted with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you intend to this connector. H97M-E SB_PWR H97M-E Onboard LED ASUS H97M-E 1-19 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
...chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The signal is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. CHASSIS H97M-E PIN 1 H97M-E Chassis intrusion connector 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Connect one end of the onboard LED. Remove the jumper caps only when you should ..." and "Ground" are shorted with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you intend to this connector. H97M-E SB_PWR H97M-E Onboard LED ASUS H97M-E 1-19 The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
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...DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...
...DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that... comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your ASUS motherboard. If Autorun is for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H97M-E Version: 0301 Release Date: 03/08/2014 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H97M-E 2-1
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: H97M-E Version: 0301 Release Date: 03/08/2014 Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to ...updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H97M-E 2-1
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... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using an OS‑based utility. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS without using ...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to enable...
... BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using an OS‑based utility. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to update the BIOS without using ...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to enable...
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... into the optical drive then select the optical drive as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. ASUS H97M-E 2-3...
... into the optical drive then select the optical drive as actually shown on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. ... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in this section are for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 3. ASUS H97M-E 2-3...