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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...
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...
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... DDR3 1600 MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Please refer to the Memory QVL for details. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) 6 Supports D-SUB with max. H81M-V3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket...
... DDR3 1600 MHz. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Please refer to the Memory QVL for details. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on the next page) 6 Supports D-SUB with max. H81M-V3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots LGA1150 socket...
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... next page) 7 ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support - 2 x USB...
... next page) 7 ASUS GPU Boost - H81M-V3 specifications summary Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS unique features Intel® H81 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (black) - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support - 2 x USB...
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...® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 -
...® 8 Windows® 7 uATX form factor: 9.6"x 7.8" (24.4cm x 19.8cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 -
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...The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to Intel...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is... Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the...
...The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to Intel...efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is... Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Any excess memory from the...
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...components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 6. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. To ... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Both 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • The chassis fan connector supports DC and PWM modes. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN(DC mode) CHA_FAN (PWM mode) H81M-V3 H81M-V3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > ...
...components. These are not jumpers! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 6. Do not place jumper caps on the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. To ... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Both 3-pin and 4-pin chassis fans support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • The chassis fan connector supports DC and PWM modes. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN(DC mode) CHA_FAN (PWM mode) H81M-V3 H81M-V3 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to Advanced Mode > ...