Asus H81IPLUS manual

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    Motherboard H81I-PLUS[...]

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    ii E8425 First 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 purchaser[...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents .....................................................................[...]

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    iv 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[...]

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    v Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documenta[...]

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    vi (continued on the next page) H81I-PLUS specications summary CPU LGA1 150 socket for Intel ® 4th Generation Core TM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium ® , 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 [...]

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    vii H81I-PLUS specications summary USB 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS unique features ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU and iGPU - ASUS 3 Phase Power Design ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD [...]

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    viii H81I-PLUS specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SA T A 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x SA T A 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connector ([...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded obj[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction H81I-PLUS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout USB1112 USB910 H81I-PLUS ATX12V AUDIO LAN_USB34 USB1112 USB910 USB3_E12 DVI_VGA HDMI KBMS_USB56 ASM 1042 ASM 1042 RTL 8111GR ALC 887 AAFP Super I/O CLRTC 17.0cm(6.7in) 17.0cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3_DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) Inte[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-3 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B A B C 4 5 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1 150 only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1 155 and LGA1 156 sockets on the LGA1 150 socket.[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . 3 4[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better perform[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-7 • 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 from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel ® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory mo[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM:[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-9 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot[...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 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 infor[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-1 1 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a netwo[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows ® OS envi[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-13 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-deni[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN and 4-pin CHA_F AN) 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[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-15 • We recommend that you use an A TX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher p[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specications and supports up to 480Mbps conn[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-17 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. H81I-PLUS PIN 1 PWR BTN GND PWR PLED- PLED+ (NC) Reset Ground HDD_LED- HDD_LED+ F_PANEL +PWR LED +HDD_LED RESET H81I-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system powe[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. T[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 1-19 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows ® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Refer to [...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility . 2.1.1 EZ Update BIOS information 2 EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your m[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest B[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 updated BIOS le. • Before usin[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Booting the system to a DOS environment 1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to your computer’s USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show th e BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . 3. Select the USB ash drive as the boot devi[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-5 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. 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Up[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-7 • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode Selects the boot device prio[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Conguration elds Menu items Back button Pop-up window Scroll bar 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 , [...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. T o display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll ba[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. Press <F4> on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page. Y ou cannot add the [...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-1 1 2.4 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. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language versi[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 item[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-13 2.5 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 installed [...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Scroll down to display the following items: T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU T urbo-Mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. T arget Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. T arget DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. [...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-15 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes congurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM T iming Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o rest[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-17 DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial V alue [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] Congura[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Conguration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-19 Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] 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 V[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency T uning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] When enabled, it allows CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regulator exceeds[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-21 Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. 2.5.13 CPU Core V oltage [[...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.15 CPU Graphics V oltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. CPU Graphics V oltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Gra[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-23 CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency . The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.18 CPU Digital I/O V oltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offse[...]

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    2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6 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. 2.6.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related informat[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-25 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 return to[...]

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    2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 repo[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-27 Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start T echnology S4 mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up time.The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120. Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to[...]

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    2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 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[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-29 DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] DMI Link ASPM Control [...]

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    2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the [...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-31 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller . [Disabled] Disables the USB 3.0 controller . Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Suppo[...]

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    2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.6.9 Network Stack Conguration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-33 2.7.1 CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / c[...]

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    2-34 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Lower T emperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU tempe[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-35 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following ve items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SA T A Support [All[...]

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    2-36 Chapter 2: Getting started USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST . This process will extend the POST time. [Partial Initialization] For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mou[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-37 2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.8.4 W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [...]

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    2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpR...] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpR...] Allows you to select the[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-39 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. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load KEK f[...]

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    2-40 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.[...]

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    ASUS H81I-PLUS 2-41 2.9 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. 2.9.1 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, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 2.[...]

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    2-42 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 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 menu[...]

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    A-1 ASUS H81I-PLUS 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 operation. This [...]

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    A-2 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 Compliance S[...]

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