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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: 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...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: 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 Headers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-12 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: 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...
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... supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To...
... supply is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your area. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To...
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.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject 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...
.... Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H81M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is subject 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...
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... connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Ai Charger - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek®...
... connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) vii ASUS ESD ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring a friendly graphical user interface - ASUS Ai Charger - H81M-CS specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek®...
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viii H81M-CS 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-CS 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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...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 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ... CLRTC 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-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-...
...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 Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 6. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 ... CLRTC 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-CS 11 AAFP PCIEX16 13 12 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connector (7-...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 ...
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to the card. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5.1 ...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as system ...and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- enter data. • If the steps above do ...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as system ...and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- enter data. • If the steps above do ...
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.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS Serial port connectors The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. AGND NC... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. COM CTS DSR DTR RXD RI RTS GND TXD DCD PIN 1 H81M-CS H81M-CS Serial port connectors The COM module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. AGND NC... audio standard. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... (7-pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-CS 1-17 H81M-CS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-CS SATA 3.0Gb/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]. ASUS H81M-CS 1-17 H81M-CS SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND H81M-CS SATA 3.0Gb/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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... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility...
... automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H81M-CS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility...
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...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on... item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to update the BIOS without using FAT32/16 on... item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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...FreeDOS environment. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 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. The... has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen...
...FreeDOS environment. ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 Turn on your computer screen. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. 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. The... has a DVD optical drive. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to H81MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the removable device to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The screen...
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Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. 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 ... device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults 4. 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 ... device. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS: 1. D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from the DVD/CD. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest...
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...boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS H81M-CS ...
...boot failure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15... BIOS Backup feature is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Select Yes then press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? When BIOS update is not supported due to select the BIOS file and press . 4. ASUS H81M-CS ...
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... for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ... EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
... for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ... EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...
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.... Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-CS 2-7 The default screen for details. 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 Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority ...
.... Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-CS 2-7 The default screen for details. 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 Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Submenu item Pop-up window General help Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields Menu bar The menu ...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Submenu item Pop-up window General help Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields Menu bar The menu ...
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... MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an... 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-CS 2-9
... MyFavorites is your personal space where you want to add. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to the item. 2. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an... 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-CS 2-9
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... program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and...
... program. After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. 2.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and...