Asus H81I-PLUS Manuale Utente

MotherboardH81I-PLUS

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionH81I-PLUSPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutUSB1112USB910H81I-PLUSATX12VAUDIOLA

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-3Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and t

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 Installing the CPU123ABABC45Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1150 only. DO NOT instal

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-51.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationTo install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2BAAB1Apply the Thermal Interface Materi

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-7• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionA 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 di

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-91.5.1 Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-111.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.2. Video Grap

iiE8425First EditionJuly 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction7. 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

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-131.7.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-15• We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cab

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-179. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.H81I-PLUSPIN 1PWR BTNGNDPWRPL

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate tha

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-191.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/6

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore t

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.Before

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedBooting the system to a DOS environment1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updat

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <E

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only wh

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedNavigation keysGeneral helpMenu barSubmenu itemConguration eldsMenu itemsBack buttonPop-up windowScroll barMenu itemsTh

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-9Submenu itemsA greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu

2-10Chapter 2: Getting startedAdding items to My FavoritesTo add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:1. Use the arrow keys to select an item t

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-112.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an

ivSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-12Chapter 2: Getting startedAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-132.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setting

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedScroll down to display the following items:Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-152-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]This item becomes congurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to set the 2-Co

2-16Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration optio

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-17DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock]RTL IOL controlDRAM RTL initial Value [Au

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedMISCMRC Fast Boot [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot.[Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot.[Disab

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-19Manual Adjustment [Fast]Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Med

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Internal Power Switching FrequencyFrequency Tuning Mode [Auto]Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Congurat

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-21Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto]Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to

vWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.15 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage w

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-23CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when increasin

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-25Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID f

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].Enhanced C1 state [Enabled][Enabled] Enables

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-27Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.Conguration options: [Ena

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedIDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native]This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Co

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-29DMI Gen 2 [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]NB PCIe CongurationAllo

2-30Chapter 2: Getting startedEHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.[Disabled]

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-31Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Conguration options: [

vi(continued on the next page)H81I-PLUS specications summaryCPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Proce

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-332.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Igno

2-34Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The value

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-352.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:2.8.1 Fast

2-36Chapter 2: Getting startedUSB Support [Partial In...][Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-372.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock t

2-38Chapter 2: Getting startedBoot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpR...]Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Cong

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-39KEK ManagementThe KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (d

2-40Chapter 2: Getting started2.8.10 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The numb

ASUS H81I-PLUS2-412.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

viiH81I-PLUS specications summaryUSB 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board)8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel,

2-42Chapter 2: Getting started2.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

A-1ASUS H81I-PLUSAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

A-3ASUS H81I-PLUSASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

viiiH81I-PLUS specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Internal I/O connectors/buttons/switches1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connecto

ASUS H81I-PLUS1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or chang