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... of DDR3 1600MHz. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Support D-Sub port - H81M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM... or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 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 ...
... of DDR3 1600MHz. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz - Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Support D-Sub port - H81M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation and New 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM... or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 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 ...
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... so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H81M-CS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. •...
... so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS H81M-CS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. •...
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... 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 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 17.7cm(7.0in) 26 KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN TPM DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-...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. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 ...
... 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 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 5 17.7cm(7.0in) 26 KBMS ATX12V CPU_FAN TPM DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-...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. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 ...
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ASUS H81M-CS 1-5 2 3 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS H81M-CS 1-5 2 3 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is not the JEDEC memory standard. According to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-CS 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-CS H81M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ...® support site at the maximum transfer rate of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
... from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is not the JEDEC memory standard. According to protect the CPU. ASUS H81M-CS 1-7 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H81M-CS H81M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC ...® support site at the maximum transfer rate of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • Memory modules with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if...
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... slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots...
... slot that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H81M-CS 1-9 Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for information on shared slots...
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...For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to re- ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help,...
...For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to re- ASUS H81M-CS 1-11 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Hold down and reboot the system... of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. H81M-CS CLRTC GND +3V_BAT PIN 1 H81M-CS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help,...
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This port connects a microphone. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS H81M-CS 1-13 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support a 7.1-channel ...
This port connects a microphone. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS H81M-CS 1-13 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Side Speaker Out For an 8-channel speaker setup, refer to support a 7.1-channel ...
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... cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-CS 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
... cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H81M-CS 1-15 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
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...pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. 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 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-CS...
...pin SATA6G_1~2 [yellow]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. 8. 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 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® H81 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H81M-CS...
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... is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. F_PANEL H81M-CS GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS H81M-CS 1-19 +PWR LED PWR BTN +HDD_LED RESET 11. The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks ...
... is read from or written to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 12. F_PANEL H81M-CS GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ (NC) HWRST# Ground HDD_LEDHDD_LED+ PIN 1 H81M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS H81M-CS 1-19 +PWR LED PWR BTN +HDD_LED RESET 11. The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks ...
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... utlity, you to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
... utlity, you to restore the BIOS in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 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 that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot...
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.... • Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD...3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS...
.... • Ensure that your USB flash drive is not supported under FreeDOS environment. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD...3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H81M-CS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? ASUS H81M-CS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . See Chapter 2 of .... When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MCS.CAP 8390656 2014-07-15 21...
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update the BIOS? ASUS H81M-CS 2-5 Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for details. Are you sure you want to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . See Chapter 2 of .... When BIOS update is not supported due to security regulations. 5. Restart your motherboard user guide for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H81M-CS VER: 0302 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 07/15/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: H81MCS.CAP 8390656 2014-07-15 21...
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Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-CS 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... 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 Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you...
Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS H81M-CS 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... 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 Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal mode of the basic system information, and allows you...
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... 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 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. You...
... 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 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you can easily save and access your mouse to add the item to My Favorites: 1. You...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-CS 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS H81M-CS 2-11 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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Scroll down to change the fan settings. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-CS 2-13
Scroll down to change the fan settings. 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: ASUS H81M-CS 2-13
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions. ASUS H81M-CS 2-15 2.9 Tool menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to configure options for special functions. ASUS H81M-CS 2-15 2.9 Tool menu The Tools menu items allow you to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
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... undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS H81M-CS A-1 Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this equipment. This Class B device...
... undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ASUS H81M-CS A-1 Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this equipment. This Class B device...