Asus H87M-PLUS manual

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ii E8528 Second Edition July 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchase[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii H87M-PLUS specications summary ....................................................[...]

iv 2.4 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-15 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ...............................................................................[...]

v 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 ................................................................................. 4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost ........................................................................... 4-1 1 4.3.7 Network iControl ........................................................................ 4-12 4.3.8 EZ Update .........................[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power c[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the sw[...]

viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix H87M-PLUS specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. C[...]

x USB Intel ® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS unique features ASUS 5X Protection - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, D[...]

xi Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks support 8-channel Internal I/O connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB[...]

xii • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrations above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. H87M-PLUS User Manual ASUS H87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O shield Package contents Check your[...]

xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel ® LGA1 150 CPU Intel ® LGA1 150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

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ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 150 socket for 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7, Intel ® Core™ i5, Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® Processors This motherboard supports Intel ® 4 th generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors in the LGA[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel ® H87 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology Intel® Smart Connect T echnology allows your system to receive[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-3 Chapter 1 ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a usage life three t[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility , determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system’s bootup. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several A[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-5 Chapter 1 • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difcult POST situations. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY pr[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 RTL 8111G ASM 1442 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887 ASM 1083 KB[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) 1-19 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-20 3. LGA1 150 CPU socket 1-8 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 5. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 1-20 6. MemOK! button 1-14 7. Serial port connector (10-1[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7, Intel ® Core™ i5, Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium™, and Celeron™ processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. ?[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sock[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-1 1 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 mode) 2 PCI_1 slot 3 PCI_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (run at x4 mode, compatible with PCI[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (yellow) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1/2 when using[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup informatio[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compati[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-15 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 1. Standby[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® H87 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguratio[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-17 Chapter 1 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devic[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-19 Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the sy[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-21 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin conne[...]

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ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic install[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 3. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. H87M-PLUS[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1 155 and LGA1 156 socket on the LGA1 150 socket.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-5 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR OR[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install the system panel connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector HDD_LED[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 5. Intel USB 3.0 ports 3-6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost 2. V ideo Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. D[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-13 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 2-15 Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T ur[...]

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ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS [...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a sub[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to the item. 2. Pr[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system secu[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 Chapter 3 3.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you i[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-dened memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically , per core or all cores.[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . The conguration options vary with the BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio item settings. CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] [Auto] The CPU Graphics Max. Ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. [Manual] Use the <[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [51 1] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [16] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT W[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1 [Auto] Conguration o[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15 Chapter 3 CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T . Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to congure the total p[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to take precautionary actions to be taken by the CPU when the thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17 Chapter 3 Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 50A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor . Increase the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set t[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19 Chapter 3 CPU Cache V oltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache V oltage to [Adaptive Mode] . Additional T urbo Mode CPU Cache V ol[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SVID V oltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the SVID V oltage override. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Input V oltage (VCCIN) [Auto] Allows you to set a CPU input voltage for the processor by the external voltage reg[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-21 Chapter 3 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disa[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-23 Chapter 3 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] A[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-25 Chapter 3 Intel Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start T echnology to [Enabled] . Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set to[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set th[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-27 Chapter 3 IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection [Native] This item appears only when you set the SA T A Mode Selection item to [IDE]. Conguration options: [Native] [Legacy] S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk e[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when t[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] T[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [En[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-31 Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled] . Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 [...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Parallel Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Parallel Port Congurati[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-33 Chapter 3 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This fe[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select [Ignore] if you do n[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-35 Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control item to [ Advance Mode ]. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Congurati[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control items to [ Enabled ]. Chassis1/2 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-37 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following four items appear only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled] . [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled. [Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnec[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-39 Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On] . [Off] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off] . W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UEFI mode] [Windows UEFI Mode] Allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. On[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-41 Chapter 3 KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Once the KEK is deleted, the db and [...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 dbx Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx le from your system. Deleting the dbx exposes your system to security threats. Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downl[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-43 Chapter 3 3.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, refer to section 3.1 1.2 ASU[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to input the label of the setup prole. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settin[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-45 Chapter 3 3.10 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 the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updati[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-47 Chapter 3 3. Press <T ab> to switch to the Drive eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <T ab> to switch to the Folder Info eld. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> [...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le. The[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-49 Chapter 3 • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy disk due to low disk capacity . 3. T urn off the computer and disconnect all SA T A hard disk drives (optional). Booting the s[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 32/64-bit and Windows ® 8 32/64-bit op[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite 3 Installing Ai Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar Main screen AI Suite 3 main menu bar • The screenshots of AI Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only . The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed softwar[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-5 Chapter 4 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+VRM, click DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 EPU EPU is an enery-saving utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control settings to their power-saving conditions. T o launch EPU, click EPU on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. • When you enable Congured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition, the CPU frequency may dis[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-7 Chapter 4 4.3.4 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency , CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. It also provides the Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. T o launch T urboV [...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 V oltage Drag to adjust CPU Core V oltage offset Drag to adjust CPU Cache V oltage offset Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes Click to load the saved prole Click to save the changes into a prole Click or to adjust DRAM, CPU Analog I/O, PCH, and PCHVLX voltages Click or to adju[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and positions. T o launch Fan Xpert 2, click Fan Xpert 2 on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to custo[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 o C. • When the CPU temperature reaches 75 o C, the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU. • For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch, only 4-pin CPU fans are controllable in F[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Using USB 3.0 Boost 1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port. 2. Fro[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 Network iControl Network iControl is a one-stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs. T o launch Network iControl, click Network iControl on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN dr[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.8 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST . T o launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suit[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the processor’s information. Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen, click SPD tab to view the memory’s information.[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio J[...]

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ASUS H87M-PLUS 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver [...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. T urn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus an[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID l[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The a[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa n t to exit? ( Y/ N) : [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Plug the USB oppy disk drive and insert a oppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RA[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI: Japan C[...]

ASUS H87M-PLUS A-3 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) [...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: [...]

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