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Contents Safety information...4 About this guide...4 Package contents...6 H81M-V3 specifications summary 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 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...4 About this guide...4 Package contents...6 H81M-V3 specifications summary 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-10 1.6 Headers...1-12 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Software support 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 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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H81M-V3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ... System panel connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
H81M-V3 specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ... System panel connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI v2.0a, SLP3.0, EUP-ready WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows®...
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... (Internet Service Provider). 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS H81M-V3 2-1 Before you need to update the BIOS without using EZ...
... (Internet Service Provider). 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. ASUS H81M-V3 2-1 Before you need to update the BIOS without using EZ...
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... switch to perform the BIOS update process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
... switch to perform the BIOS update process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery...
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... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-V3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not...
... the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to your computer. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. ASUS H81M-V3 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-V3 VER: 0316 DATE: 04/11/2014...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-V3 VER: 0316 DATE: 04/11/2014...
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...with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating the BIOS file if you in using the first two options. ASUS H81M-V3 2-5 Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to .... • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to your data or system. If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys...
...with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after updating the BIOS file if you in using the first two options. ASUS H81M-V3 2-5 Refer to section 2.10 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to .... • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to your data or system. If you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys...