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... header 1 x LPT header 1 x TPM header 1 x CLRTC header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
... header 1 x LPT header 1 x TPM header 1 x CLRTC header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x Speaker connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC...
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...BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin...Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB56) 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-CS 1-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ...
...BATTERY Intel® F_PANEL 14 H81 8 AUDIO USB56 USB910 9 SPEAKER SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Realtek® 8111GR PCIEX1_1 64Mb BIOS 10 ALC 887 CHASSIS H81M-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 5. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin...Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB56) 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-18 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-CS 1-3 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ...
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This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a Local ...
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Off No link Orange Linked Orange (Blinking) Data activity Orange (Blinking Ready to a Local ...
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... panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Audio ...USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. ASUS H81M-CS...
... panel to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Audio ...USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. ASUS H81M-CS...
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... 1A (12 W) fan power. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-CS H81M-CS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-CS 1-15 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN...
... 1A (12 W) fan power. USB56 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND H81M-CS H81M-CS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-CS 1-15 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN...
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...BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either ... to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
...BIOS version easily. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either ... to restore the BIOS in case you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
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...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download ...the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to perform the BIOS update ...
...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download ...the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to perform the BIOS update ...
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...utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on...Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS ...
...utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in your computer screen. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 Turn on your USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on...Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS ...
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...system will boot next priority device automatically. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Boot your computer then press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, ...type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS...
...system will boot next priority device automatically. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Boot your computer then press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is pressed within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the FreeDOS prompt, ...type bupdater /pc /g and press . Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) UEFI: (FAT) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB) Enter Setup and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS...
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See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the ... to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this...
See section 2.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the ... to always shut down the system properly from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your data or system. If you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this...