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- Page 1 H97M-E...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................iv Package contents ....................... vi H97M-E specifications summary ................vi Product introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-3 System memory .................... 1-6 Expansion slots .................... -
Page 4: 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 5: Conventions Used In 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 6: Package Contents
DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules ® on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 MHz. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode) Expansion slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots... - Page 7 - ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention - ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant...
- Page 8 - Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS DIMM...
- Page 9 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS BIOS features 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
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Page 11: Product Introduction
Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 12: Motherboard Layout
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H97M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.8cm(7.8in) KBMS CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM EATX12V HDMI 1442K USB3_34 USB3_56 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB78 H97M-E AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek 8111GR BATTERY PCIEX1_1 64Mb Super Intel ® BIOS PCIEX1_2 SATA6G_3... -
Page 13: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-18 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 1-17 13. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-13 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-17 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-14 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15 17. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-19 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 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. ® ® ® H97M-E H97M-E CPU socket LGA1150 ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 14: Installing The Cpu
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 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. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 15: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation
1.3.2 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 ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 16: System Memory
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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: 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 Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 17: Memory Configurations
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due 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. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. ® I nstall 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. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. • Due to Intel chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP ® mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 18: Installing A Dimm
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM To remove a DIMM Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 19: Expansion Slots
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 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 Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 20: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard
– Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC H97M-E Normal Clear RTC (Default) H97M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 21: Connectors
Linked ORANGE 100Mbps LAN port connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady) up from S5 mode Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. ASUS H97M-E 1-11... - Page 22 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue (Rear Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Line In Rear Speaker Out panel) Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Side Speaker Pink (Front panel) – – – To configure an 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 7.1-channel audio output.
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Page 23: Internal Connectors
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 H97M-E H97M-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. - Page 24 Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel H97 ® ® chipset. SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 H97M-E H97M-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. H97M-E SPDIF_OUT H97M-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
- Page 25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel HD audio I/O module. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 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 connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
- Page 26 +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts +5 Volts H97M-E +5 Volts PSON# -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H97M-E ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
- Page 27 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB910 USB1112 USB1314 H97M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 H97M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 H97M-E H97M-E TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately.
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Page 28: System Panel Connector
System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED- PWR_BTN PIN 1 H97M-E +HDD_LED- RESET H97M-E 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This connector is for the system power button. -
Page 29: Onboard Leds
The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS H97M-E PIN 1 H97M-E Chassis intrusion connector Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H97M-E SB_PWR H97M-E Onboard LED... -
Page 30: Software Support
® ® (32/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation 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 avail all motherboard features. 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. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact, and Specials tabs to display their respective menus. The following screen is for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run... -
Page 31: Bios Information
Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. -
Page 32: Asus Ez Flash
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 33: Recovering The Bios
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5>... - Page 34 ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.
- Page 35 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 BIOS menu. See Chapter 2 of your motherboard user guide for details. ASUS H97M-E...
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Page 36: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. •... -
Page 37: 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 EZ Mode, press F7. ASUS H97M-E 2‑7... -
Page 38: Menu Bar
Quick settings bar Configuration fields Hardware information Menu bar Back button General help Menu items Drop-down list Submenu item Last modified Enters EZ settings mode Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For saving the frequently‑used system settings and configuration My Favorites For changing the basic system configuration... -
Page 39: Menu Items
<Enter> to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and save in BIOS Setup. Hardware Monitor At the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of system hardware monitor information. ASUS H97M-E... -
Page 40: 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: Press <F3> on your keyboard. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, select the item and double‑click on the left button to add it to MyFavorite list. -
Page 41: Main Menu
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H97M-E 2-11... - Page 42 Scroll down to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started...
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Page 43: 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 H97M-E 2‑13... -
Page 44: 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 following items: 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started... -
Page 45: Boot Menu
Scroll down to display the following items: Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS H97M-E 2-15... -
Page 46: Tools Menu
Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. -
Page 47: 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. H97M-E... -
Page 48: 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 49: Asus Contact Information
+1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://www.service.asus.com/ ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923* Support Fax... - Page 50 Appendices...