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  • Page 1 H87M-PLUS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii H87M-PLUS specifications summary ............... ix Package contents ...................... xii Installation tools and components ................. xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Special features..................1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights................ 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection................1-2 1.1.3...
  • Page 4 3.6.9 Network Stack ................3-33 Monitor menu ................... 3-34 Boot menu ....................3-37 Tools menu ....................3-43 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............3-43 3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ..............3-43 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-44 3.10 Exit menu ....................3-45 3.11...
  • Page 5 Creating a RAID driver disk 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-3...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

  • Page 9: H87M-Plus Specifications Summary

    DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules ® on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode)
  • Page 10 - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan ASUS EZ DIY...
  • Page 11 BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 Shortcut function, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    ASUS H87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary...

  • Page 13: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA1150 CPU Intel LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan ® ® 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. xiii...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the ® maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. *** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) Intel Smart Response Technology ®...

  • Page 16: Protection

    ASUS High-Quality 5K Solid Capacitors ASUS high-quality solid state capacitors assure a 5000-hour lifespan - equivalent to 2.5 times longer than traditional capacitors. All capacitors pass testing under temperatures as high as 105 degrees and meet Japanese industrial standards to provide excellent durability and ehanced thermal capacity.

  • Page 17: Asus Exclusive Features

    ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels.

  • Page 18: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance.

  • Page 19: Other Special Features

    ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process. 1.1.6 Other special features...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    1.2.2 Motherboard layout 21.9cm(8.6in) CPU_FAN KBMS_USB78 Super DIGI +VRM EATX12V 1442 HDMI DRAM_LED MemOK! USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN2 BATTERY AUDIO H87M-PLUS CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_1 8111G PCI1 Intel ® BIOS 1083 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL...

  • Page 21: Layout Contents

    13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-21 14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-18 15. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-15 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-19 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-18 ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

  • Page 23: 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-PLUS H87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 24: Memory Configurations

    Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10...

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    EATX12V H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 Slot No. Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-11...

  • Page 26: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    PCIe Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (single VGA recommended) Dual VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. •...

  • Page 27: Jumpers

    Normal Clear RTC (Default) H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

  • Page 28: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14...

  • Page 29: Onboard Leds

    H87M-PLUS Standby Power Powered Off H87M-PLUS Onboard LED DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved.

  • Page 30: Internal Connectors

    SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial • ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
  • Page 31 USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. USB3_12 H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connector • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows...
  • Page 32 S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. H87M-PLUS SPDIF_OUT H87M-PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-18...

  • Page 33: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors

    The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only 4-pin CPU fans and chassis fans support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.

  • Page 34: Atx Power Connectors

    • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data.

  • Page 35: System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin Panel)

    H87M-PLUS PWR_SW RESET HDD_LED * Requires an ATX power supply H87M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-22...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. Install the ASUS I/O shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’...
  • Page 38 Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. H87M-PLUS DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 39: Cpu Installation

    2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 40: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2: Basic installation...
  • Page 41 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 42: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 43: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX Power connection ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 44: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 45: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 46: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-10...

  • Page 47: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-6, support ASUS port USB 3.0 Boost Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) DVI port port Realtek LAN (RJ-45) port* HDMI port ®...
  • Page 48 * LAN ports LED indications Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Activity Link LED Status Description No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity ORANGE Ready to wake up from S5 (Blinking then steady) mode ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration...

  • Page 49: Audio I/O Connections

    2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-13...
  • Page 50 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-14...

  • Page 51: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15...
  • Page 52 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2-16...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 54: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: •...

  • Page 55: Ez Mode

    Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the • system. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 56: Advanced Mode

    3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. Back button Menu bar General help...

  • Page 57: Menu Items

    <Enter> to display a list of options. Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 58: My Favorites

    My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item.

  • Page 59: Main Menu

    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed]. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 60: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 61: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Allows your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. ASUS H87M-PLUS...
  • Page 62 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration...

  • Page 63: Dram Timing Control

    Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-11...
  • Page 64 DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [511] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [16] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] –...
  • Page 65 [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] Dec_WRD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] tRDWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-13...
  • Page 66 [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Allows you to set the optimized setting for stability. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading.

  • Page 67: Cpu Power Management

    CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help votlage stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15...
  • Page 68 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to take precautionary actions to be taken by the CPU when the thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage.
  • Page 69 Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17...
  • Page 70 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode].
  • Page 71 Disabling SVID support stops the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] • We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. • ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19...
  • Page 72 SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] Allows you to set a CPU input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+>...

  • Page 73: Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-21...

  • Page 74: Cpu Configuration

    3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
  • Page 75 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled]. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-23...

  • Page 76: Pch Configuration

    Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.

  • Page 77: Intel Smart Connect Technology

    Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: ® [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-25...

  • Page 78: Sata Configuration

    3.6.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 79: System Agent Configuration

    Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device for Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-27...

  • Page 80: Dmi Configuration

    iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce ®...

  • Page 81: Usb Configuration

    Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port. Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-29...

  • Page 82: Platform Misc Configuration

    3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].

  • Page 83: Serial Port Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-31...

  • Page 84: Apm

    Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Parallel Port Configuration item to [Enabled].

  • Page 85: Network Stack

    This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-33...

  • Page 86: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
  • Page 87 Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-35...
  • Page 88 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [Enabled]. Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-37...
  • Page 90 Display the boot logo during POST. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Boot Logo Size Control [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Enabled].
  • Page 91 [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-39...

  • Page 92: Secure Boot

    Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute Mode] the Microsoft Secure Boot check.
  • Page 93 UEFI executable files can be loaded. UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders, drivers and applications. [Yes] Load the default db. [Enabled] Load from a USB storage device. The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-41...

  • Page 94: Boot Option Priorities

    Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. • Press <F8> after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

  • Page 95: Tools Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9.2 ASUS O.C.

  • Page 96: Asus Spd Information

    • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-44...

  • Page 97: Exit Menu

    This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of...

  • Page 98: Updating Bios

    BIOS Updater utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
  • Page 99 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-47...

  • Page 100: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 101 Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer’s USB port. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Menu. Please select boot device:...
  • Page 102 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: H87M-PLUS BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: 0223 VER: UNKNOWN DATE: 02/26/2013 DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: H87MPL.CAP 2097152 2013-03-29 17:30:48 Note...

  • Page 103: Chapter 4: Software Support

    Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 104: Obtaining The Software Manuals

    The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left.

  • Page 105: Software Information

    4.3.1 AI Suite 3 Installing Ai Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Special tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

  • Page 106: Main Screen

    The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 107: Digi+ Vrm

    4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. To launch DIGI+VRM, click DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.

  • Page 108: Epu

    4.3.3 EPU is an enery-saving utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. To launch EPU, click EPU on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to configure Click to configure the settings in Click to configure the Click to configure...

  • Page 109: Turbov Evo

    4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up.

  • Page 110: Gpu Boost

    Voltage Drag to adjust CPU Click Core Voltage offset adjust DRAM, CPU Analog Drag to adjust CPU I/O, PCH, Cache Voltage offset and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a profile Click to undo all the changes Click to load the saved Click to apply all the profile...

  • Page 111: Fan Xpert 2

    Click to undo Click and drag the sliders to the changes adjust the fan’s responsiveness Click to go back to Click to switch between Click to apply the the previous screen the CPU and chassis changes fan screens ASUS H87M-PLUS...
  • Page 112 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 Click and drag to adjust the fan’s speed Click to go back Click to switch between the to the previous CPU and chassis fan screens screen •...

  • Page 113: Usb 3.0 Boost

    Click to select a USB device device for a faster data transfer rate • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices.

  • Page 114: Network Icontrol

    4.3.7 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs. To launch Network iControl, click Network iControl on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. •...

  • Page 115: Ez Update

    This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. To launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the motherboard’s information. ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13...
  • Page 116 Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the processor’s information. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information. Chapter 4: Software support 4-14...

  • Page 117: Audio Configurations

    HD Audio Manager ® Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows 7/ Windows ® ® ® Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-15...
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  • Page 119: Chapter 5: Raid Support

    With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 120: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 121: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS H87M-PLUS...
  • Page 122 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0...
  • Page 123 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS H87M-PLUS...
  • Page 124 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name...

  • Page 125: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Save changes and exit BIOS. When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 126: Creating A Raid Driver Disk In Windows

    5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® Start Windows ® Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder.

  • Page 127: Appendices

    Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS H87M-PLUS...

  • Page 128: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 129: Asus Contact Information

    +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax...
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