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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-R specifications 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 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-R specifications 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 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu...2-10 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.6 Advanced...
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...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may become wet. ...8226; Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard ...
...the power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you detect any area where it may become wet. ...8226; Place the product on it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard ...
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...** * Due to the limitation of the Intel® H81 chipset, Intel® Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program. ** These functions will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® H81...Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the...
...** * Due to the limitation of the Intel® H81 chipset, Intel® Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program. ** These functions will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. Package contents Check your retailer. Intel® H81...Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-R motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the...
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...in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (... ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - H81M-R specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches Realtek®...
...in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® H81 Express Chipset - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS GPU Boost - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (... ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Ai Charger - ASUS Anti-surge Protection - H81M-R specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches Realtek®...
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viii H81M-R specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, 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 information WfM 2.0, DMI...
viii H81M-R specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, 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 information WfM 2.0, DMI...
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... pin CHASSIS) 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-R 1-3 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 5. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 12. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb...I/O 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-R 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14.
... pin CHASSIS) 13. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) Page 1-19 1-15 1-16 1-3 1-7 1-17 1-11 1-19 1-16 1-17 1-14 1-15 1-14 ASUS H81M-R 1-3 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 5. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA3G_1~2 [dark brown]) 12. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 6.0Gb...I/O 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-R 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14.
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... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already... bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS H81M-R 1-9 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already... bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
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... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS H81M-R 1-11 Use a metal object such as system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • ... the two pins. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock...
... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS H81M-R 1-11 Use a metal object such as system passwords. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • ... the two pins. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot... the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock...
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...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-R HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-R Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you...
...AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H81M-R HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H81M-R Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you...
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... (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. ASUS H81M-R 1-17 7. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-R SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
... (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. ASUS H81M-R 1-17 7. SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H81M-R SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-R SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
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... and firmware Model Name: H81M-R Version:0203 Release Date: 06/25/2014 File: H81M-R-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-R Version:0205 Release Date: 07/02/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-R-ASUS-02... ASUS H81M-R 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also...
... and firmware Model Name: H81M-R Version:0203 Release Date: 06/25/2014 File: H81M-R-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: H81M-R Version:0205 Release Date: 07/02/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\H81M-R-ASUS-02... ASUS H81M-R 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also...
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...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. 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 process. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ...
...only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. 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 process. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ...
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.... • Ensure that your computer screen. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in this utility...USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to H81MR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...
.... • Ensure that your computer screen. ASUS H81M-R 2-3 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The screen captures used in this utility...USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to H81MR.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be ...
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...no key is detected. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. ...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 ...
...no key is detected. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. ...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 ...
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... you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS H81M-R 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security...
... you want to select the BIOS file and press . 4. When BIOS update is not supported due to confirm the BIOS update. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. ASUS H81M-R 2-5 Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to update the BIOS? After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to security...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • ...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • ...Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the...
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...ASUS H81M-R 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you...
...ASUS H81M-R 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU core voltage, DRAM information, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you...
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... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default...
... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default...
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Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites page. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse... 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-R 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites page. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse... 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-R 2-9 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add.
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2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an...overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show...
2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. The Main menu provides you an...overview of the basic system information, and allows you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show...