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Motherboard

H81M-A

H81M-E

E8445

First Edition

June 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi

H81M series specications summary ...................................................................... vi

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................1-4

1.4 System memory ............................................................................................1-7

1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................................1-9

1.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................... 1-11

1.7 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-13

1.8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................1-20

1.9 Software support ........................................................................................1-21

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................2-5

2.3 Main menu .....................................................................................................2-9

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ..........................................................................................2-9

2.5 Advanced menu ..........................................................................................2-11

2.6 Monitor menu ..............................................................................................2-12

2.7 Boot menu ...................................................................................................2-13

2.8 Tools menu ..................................................................................................2-14

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-14

Appendices

Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3

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.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals

that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

•

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it

supports.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

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. .

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

ASUS H81M Series 1-1

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change

any motherboard settings.

• 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.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the

bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so

may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

1.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

motherboard ts into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you 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 below.

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Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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.

H81M Series motherboards include H81M-A and H81M-E models. Package contents vary

between models. The layout illustrations in this user guide are for H81M-A only.

ASUS H81M Series 1-3

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

H81M-A

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

SPEAKER

F_PANEL

CLRTC

SPDIF_OUT

KB_USBPWB

USBPWF

USB910 USB1112

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN

BATTERY

Super

I/O

ALC

887- VD2

RTL

8111G

DIGI

+VRM

64Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

22.6cm(8.9in)

LGA1150

Intel®

H81

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2

AUDIO

KBMS

LAN_USB34

USB3_12

USB56

17.5cm(6.9in)

DVI_VGA

HDMI

TPM

2 41 533

8101213

1516

H81M Series motherboards include H81M-A and H81M-E models. Package contents vary

between models. The H81M-E model does not include an HDMI port and a TPM connector.

The layout illustrations in this user guide are for H81M-A only.

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel

® 4th

generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium

® and Celeron® processors.

H81M -A

H81M-A CPU socket LGA1150

1.2.4 Layout contents

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. 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.

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. Keyboard & USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 1-12

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-17

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-16

4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 1-4

5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7

6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-17

7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-19

8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 1-18

9. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 1-18

10. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) 1-12

11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, 1112) 1-16

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-11

13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-15

14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) *H81M-A model only 1-19

15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-15

16. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-20

ASUS H81M Series 1-5

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

Apply the Thermal Interface Material

to the CPU heatsink and CPU

before you install the heatsink and

fan if necessary.

3 4

ASUS H81M Series 1-9

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket

until the retaining clips snap back

in place and the DIMM is properly

seated.

1.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly

with your ngers when

pressing the retaining

clips. The DIMM might get

damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

1.5 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.

Locked Retaining Clip

DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

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1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later

use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for

information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

3. 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, conicts will arise between the two PCI

groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3 PCI Express p18-x1 slots

This motherboard supports two PCI Express p18-x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards

that comply with the PCI Express specications.

1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI

Express specications.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIe x16 shared - - - - - - -

Intel I217 (LAN) - - - - shared - - -

On Chip SATA - - - shared - - - -

On Chip USB EHCI 1/2 - - - - shared - - -

On Chip USB XHCI - - - - - shared - -

HD Audio - - - - - - shared -

ASUS H81M Series 1-11

1.6 Jumpers

1. 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.

H81M-A

H81M-A Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. 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.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. 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!

• 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.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For

system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.

Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter

settings to default values.

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1 2

2 3

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

KB_USBPWB

H81M-A Keyboard and USB device wake up

H81M-A

21 2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPWF

H81M-A USB Device Wake Up

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF)

Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,

DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB

devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU,

DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

2. Keyboard & USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB)

Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,

DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB

devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU,

DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on

the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)

whether under normal conditions or in sleep mode.

ASUS H81M Series 1-13

1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

9 8 7

1011

4 5

LAN port

Speed

LED

Activity Link

LED

LAN port LED indications

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-

channel, and 8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

To congure an 8-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio

output.

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection

Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection

Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection

Orange (Blinking

then steady)

Ready to wake

up from S5 mode

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7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to

USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a

Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.

• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the

operating system’s setting.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster

and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.

9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

10. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to

output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

11. HDMI port (H81M-A model only). This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD,

Blu-ray, and other protected content.

12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

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

ASUS H81M Series 1-15

1.7.2 Internal connectors

1. 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. Connect one end of the front panel

audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition 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].

H81M-A

H81M-A Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

AGND

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

2. 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-A

H81M-A Digital audio connector

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

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3. 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.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow 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.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

H81M-A

H81M-A CPU fan connector

CHA_FAN

CHA FAN PWM

CHA FAN IN

CHA FAN PWR

GND

4. 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 specications and supports up to

480Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

H81M-A

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB1112

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

H81M-A USB2.0 connectors

Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

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SATA3G_1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA3G_2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

H81M-A

H81M-A SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

7. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [brown])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0

Gb/s signal cables.

8. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0

Gb/s signal cables.

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI].

SATA6G_1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA6G_2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

H81M-A

H81M-A SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

•

You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

•

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to

[AHCI].

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1.8 Onboard LEDs

1. 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.

SB_PWR

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

H81M-A

H81M-A Onboard LED

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1.9 Software support

1.9.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows

® 8 (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.

1.9.2 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.

The following screen is for reference only.

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.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to

display Support

DVD/motherboard

information

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

Click to display more items

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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 le from the ASUS website at

www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode Tool of the BIOS setup program. Go to the menu to select

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the

Drive eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the

Folder Info eld.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

• This function supports USB ash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition

only.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.

Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. .

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system

boot failure!

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ASUS H81M Series

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 le

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS

le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS

le.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device to H81MA.CAP

(for H81M-A) (for H81M-E)., H81ME.CAP

• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest

BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the

BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility

reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure

system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default

BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause

system boot failure!

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also

allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or

gets corrupted during the updating process.

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may

not be same as shown.

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT32/16 format and

single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at

http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.

NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS

Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

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3. Select the USB ash drive as the bootdevice. The DOS screen appears.

Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30

BOARD: H81M-A

VER: 0209

DATE: 06/03/2013

H81MA.CAP 4194304 2013-06-07 17:30:48

Booting the system in DOS environment

1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to

your computer’s USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the

BIOS

Boot Device Menu.

Product specificaties

Merk:	Asus
Categorie:	Moederbord
Model:	H81M-E
Breedte:	226 mm
Diepte:	175 mm
Ethernet LAN:	Ja
Maximum resolutie:	1920 x 1200 Pixels
Type stroombron:	ATX
Meegeleverde kabels:	SATA
Aantal USB 2.0-poorten:	4
VGA (D-Sub)poort(en):	1
Microfoon, line-in ingang:	Ja
Aantal Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)-poorten:	1
Hoofdtelefoonuitgangen:	1
DVI-D poorten:	1
Aantal poorten USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type A:	2
Processor socket:	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processorfabrikant:	Intel
Maximum intern geheugen:	16 GB
Audio-uitgangskanalen:	- kanalen
Snelle installatiehandleiding:	Ja
Ethernet interface type:	Gigabit Ethernet
Chipset moederbord:	Intel® H81
Geheugen slots type:	DIMM
Audiochip:	Realtek ALC887
Meegeleverde drivers:	Ja
PCI Express x16 slots:	1
Grafische adapter-familie:	Intel
S/PDIF-uitgang:	Ja
Type koeling:	Passief
Geheugen kanaal:	Dual-channel
Ondersteunde opslagstationinterfaces:	SATA II,SATA III
PS/2 poort(en):	2
Component voor:	PC
Maximum geheugen grafische adapter:	1024 MB
Aantal SATA III connectors:	2
Non-ECC:	Ja
Compatibele processors:	Intel Celeron,Intel Pentium
Ondersteunde geheugen types:	DDR3-SDRAM
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots:	2
Moederbord chipset familie:	Intel
Supported memory clock speeds:	1066,1333,1600 MHz
BIOS type:	UEFI AMI
ACPI version:	2.0a
Ondersteuning voor parallel processing:	Niet ondersteund
Aansluiting voor CPU koeler:	Ja
Aansluitingen voor behuizingsventilatoren:	1
ATX Power connector (24-pin):	Ja
Aansluiting voor ventilator van voeding:	Ja
Aantal SATA-aansluitingen:	4
USB 2.0 aansluitingen:	4
Aansluiting voor audiopaneel aan voorzijde:	Ja
Chassis intrusion aansluiting:	Ja
Aantal SATA II connectors:	2
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin):	1
Ondersteunde geheugenmodule capaciteiten:	1GB,2GB,4GB,8GB
Clear CMOS jumper:	Ja
S/PDIF in connector:	Ja