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- Page 1 H81M-F 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
My Favorites ....................2-9 Main menu ....................2-10 Ai Tweaker menu ..................2-11 Advanced menu ..................2-11 Monitor menu ....................2-12 Boot menu ....................2-13 Tool menu ....................2-14 2.10 Exit menu ....................2-14 Appendices Notices ........................A-1 ASUS contact information ..................A-5... -
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
® * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ® *** Due to Intel chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. - Page 7 - ASUS AI Charger - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS ESD ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page)
- Page 8 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, BIOS features ACPI 4.0a, 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) memory...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 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 H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 10: Motherboard Layout
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-F PLUS 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM ATX12V LGA1150 USB3_12 LAN_USB56 CHA_FAN BATTERY AUDIO H81M-F PLUS PCIEX16 Realtek 8111GR 64Mb BIOS Super Intel ® PCIEX1_2 887- VD2 F_PANEL USB910 USB1112 SATA3G_1... -
Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
1-13 13. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 1-17 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for New 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. ® ® ® H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • 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. • 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. ASUS H81M-F PLUS... - Page 12 1.3.1 Installing the CPU Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 13: 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 H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 14: System Memory
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the ® CPU. Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H81M-F PLUS Channel B DIMM_B1 H81M-F PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 15: Installing A Dimm
OS. ® I nstall a 64-bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the ® motherboard. F or 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 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • 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. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ASUS H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 16: Expansion Slots
To remove a DIMM Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 17: Installing An 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 x1 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard shared PCIE x16 shared PCIE x1_2 shared Intel PCH SATA Controller shared HD Audio shared USB2.0_1 shared USB2.0_2 shared USB3.0 shared ASUS H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 18: Headers
Headers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, 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 H81M-F PLUS PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 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. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. -
Page 19: Connectors
1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake then steady) up from S5 mode LAN port Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio output. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-11... - Page 20 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Ports 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel 2.1-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
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Page 21: Digital Audio Connector (4-1 Pin Spdif_Out)
H81M-F PLUS 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 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. 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. H81M-F PLUS SPDIF_OUT H81M-F PLUS Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-13... -
Page 22: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors (4-Pin Cpu_Fan, 4-Pin Cha_Fan)
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 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 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. USB910 USB1112 PIN 1... -
Page 23: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr, 4-Pin Atx12V)
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • 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. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER Speaker Out H81M-F PLUS PIN 1 H81M-F PLUS Speaker Out connector ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-15... -
Page 24: Intel ® H81 Serial Ata 6.0Gb/S Connector (7-Pin Sata6G_1~2 [Gray])
Intel H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [black]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Intel H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [gray]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 SATA6G_1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2... -
Page 25: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin F_Panel)
Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 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 H81M-F PLUS H81M-F PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-F PLUS 1-17... -
Page 26: Software Support
Windows 8.1 (32bit/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. 1.8.2 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 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 27: Chapter 2 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 28: Asus Ez Flash 2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. -
Page 29: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
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 30 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 31 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. ASUS H81M-F PLUS...
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Page 32: 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 33: Bios Menu Screen
• 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 H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 34: 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press <F7>. Back button... -
Page 35: My Favorites
Favorites page. You cannot add the following items to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User‑configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS H81M-F PLUS... -
Page 36: Main Menu
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. •... -
Page 37: Ai Tweaker 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 H81M-F PLUS 2-11... -
Page 38: 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: 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information... -
Page 39: Boot Menu
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS H81M-F PLUS 2‑13... -
Page 40: Tool Menu
Tool menu The Tool 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 41: Appendices
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 42: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. - Page 43 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 44 CE. Za več informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti. Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских Español Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple директив.
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Page 45: 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 General support +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 +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555... - Page 46 Appendices...