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  • Page 1 H81I-CM-AA...
  • Page 2 First Edition April 2020 Copyright © 2020 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents................. 1-1 Features ..................1-1 Specifications ................1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-4 2.3.1 Installing the CPU ............2-5 2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ....
  • Page 4 3.5.3 SATA Configuration ............3-16 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration ......... 3-17 3.5.5 USB Configuration ............3-19 3.5.6 Platform Misc Configuration .......... 3-19 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ........3-20 3.5.8 APM ................3-21 3.5.9 Network Stack ............... 3-21 Monitor menu ................3-22 3.6.1 CPU/MB/ Temperature ..........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product overview Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS H81I-CM-AA Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 x Speaker header 1 x LPC Debug header 1 x Speaker out header 1 x AT/ATX mode selection header 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (continued on the next page) H81I-CM-AA...
  • Page 7 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME Power AT/ATX mode requirement Operation 0~50°C Temperature Non-Operation -40~85°C Temperature Relative Humidity 5%~95% Windows ® OS support Ubuntu Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm) Form Factor NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Chapter 1: General information...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Motherboard Information

    Chapter 2 Motherboard information Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 9: Motherboard Layout

    DDR3L SO-DIMM_B1* Realtek ® 8111H LAN2_U32G1_12 Realtek ® M.2(WIFI) 8111H Place this side towards the rear MSATA VGA1 of the chassis VGA2 LGA1150 USB9-12 Intel ® USB3-6 ATX12V AUDIO BATTERY 887-VD2 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN CHASSIS PCIEX1 SPK_OUT BIOS AT_ATX_SEL CLRTC H81I-CM-AA...
  • Page 10 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1~ COM12) 2-14 LPC debug header 2-14 DDR3L SO-DIMM slots Intel LGA1150 CPU socket ® ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-15 SATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2) 2-15 Speaker connector (4-1 pin SPEAKER) 2-16 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 2-16...

  • Page 11: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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. H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 12: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU CAUTION! Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1150 only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. Chapter 2: Motherboard information...
  • Page 13 H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 14: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation

    2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION! 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: Motherboard information...
  • Page 15 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 16: System Memory

    System memory This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets: SO-DIMM_A1* SO-DIMM_B1* Channel Sockets Channel A SO-DIMM_A1* Channel B SO-DIMM_B1* Recommended memory configuration DIMM_A1*...

  • Page 17: Jumpers

    Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. H81I-CM-AA 2-10...
  • Page 18 AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) AT_ATX_SEL High Active Low Active (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) ATX mode AT mode Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin_CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.

  • Page 19: Connectors

    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 4.1, and 5.1 channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. H81I-CM-AA 2-12...
  • Page 20 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.

  • Page 21: Internal Connectors

    HEADER 2x5p, K10, 2.0mm pitch IMPORTANT! • Scan the QR code to view the meaning of each debugging code. • Debugging codes are only available for ASUS LPC Debug card. • Contact your region sales representative for LPC Debug card ordering. H81I-CM-AA 2-14...
  • Page 22 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) Correctly orient the ATX power supply plugs into these connectors and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATXPWR ATX12V +3.3V +12V PIN 1 +12V +5VSB ATX_PSON#_R +3.3V -12V +3.3V +3.3V PIN 1 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3/4/5/6) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or an optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
  • Page 23 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • 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. H81I-CM-AA 2-16...
  • Page 24 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 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. CHA_FAN CPU_FAN Connector type WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION: Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
  • Page 25 HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS setup to [Enabled]. 10. mSATA/mPCIe combo slot (MSATA_MPCIE) This slot allows you to install a full length mSATA or mini-PCIe card, providing you with expandability and connectivity solutions for an optimal system performance. MPCIE(BOTTOM) MSATA H81I-CM-AA 2-18...
  • Page 26 11. M.2 Wi-Fi This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. M.2(WIFI) NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. 12. UIM socket Install a UIM card into this socket to establish a Mobile Broadband Internet connection. Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-19...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 28 For configuring options for special functions Tool For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Exit To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Main Menu

    The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 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. H81I-CM-AA...
  • Page 31 To set an administrator password: • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. • 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.
  • Page 32 To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 33: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. 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.

  • Page 34: Cpu Core Ratio [Auto]

    Forces a DDR3 frequency to be lower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] ~ [DDR3- 1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. H81I-CM-AA...

  • Page 35: Max. Cpu Graphics Ratio [Auto]

    3.4.5 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] [Auto] The CPU Graphics ratio may be optimized depending on the system loading. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. 3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>...
  • Page 36 Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tWRWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] Dec_WRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] H81I-CM-AA 3-10...

  • Page 37: Cpu Power Management

    tRDWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] tRDWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] tRDWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot.
  • Page 38 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault. Disable this item to avoid tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] H81I-CM-AA 3-12...
  • Page 39 CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efficiency. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode.

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. H81I-CM-AA 3-14...
  • Page 41 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.

  • Page 42: Pch Configuration

    Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] 3.5.3 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. H81I-CM-AA 3-16...

  • Page 43: System Agent Configuration

    SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
  • Page 44 Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the active device at present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. H81I-CM-AA 3-18...

  • Page 45: Usb Configuration

    Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

  • Page 46: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Disables the controller. Realtek LAN2 PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OPROM of the Realtek LAN2 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] H81I-CM-AA 3-20...

  • Page 47: Apm

    Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB32G1_E12)/(USB32G1_E34) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.8 ErP Ready [Disabled]...

  • Page 48: Monitor Menu

    CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] H81I-CM-AA 3-22...

  • Page 49: Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

    CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.

  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. This feature will only work under normal boot. H81I-CM-AA 3-24...

  • Page 51: Bootup Numlock State [On]

    Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. 3.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].

  • Page 52: Secure Boot

    This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to save all default Secure Boot keys. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non- permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS. H81I-CM-AA 3-26...
  • Page 53 Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.

  • Page 54: Boot Option Priorities

    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. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. H81I-CM-AA 3-28...

  • Page 55: 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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.

  • Page 56: Exit Menu

    When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem. H81I-CM-AA 3-30...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 58 : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE KC: Korea Warning Statement H81I-CM-AA...
  • Page 59 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
  • Page 60 Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support www.asus.com/support Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives...

  • Page 61: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA...

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