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    H97M-PLUS Motherboard[...]

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    ii E9011 First Edition April 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK 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 ....................................................................................... vi H97M-PLUS [...]

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    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 pow[...]

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    Where to find 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 Your product package may include optional documentation[...]

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    H97M-PLUS specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium ®, and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.as[...]

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    H97M-PLUS specifications summary Storage Intel® H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 support - 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)* - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Supports Intel ® Smart Response Technology, Intel ® Rapid Start Technology,[...]

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    H97M-PLUS specifications summary (continued on the next page) ASUS exclusive features ASUS EPU - EPU Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer - Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV - Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 and Android 4.0 system Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Flawless audio that makes you part [...]

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    Internal connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2260/2280 device) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector (PWM mode) 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) cool[...]

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    Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take 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t[...]

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    H97M-PLUS Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H97M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_2 M.2(SOCKET3) Intel I218V ASM 1442K USB910 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ASM 1083 ALC 887 KBMS DVI_VGA SB_PWR CLRTC SPDIF_OUT 22.4cm(8.8in) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-p[...]

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    1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons/Slots/LED Page 1. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-13 2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinEATX12V) 1-16 3. GPUBoostLED 1-22 4. GPUBoostswitch 1-21 5. LGA1150CPUsocket 1-3 6. DDR3DIMMslots 1-6 7. USB[...]

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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 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[...]

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    A B C 5 4 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B A A B 1 ASUS H97M-PLUS 1-5[...]

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    3 4 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview ThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule (DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets: Channel Sockets ChannelA DIMM_A1a[...]

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    1.4.2 Memory configurations Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMM sockets. • You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?[...]

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    1.4.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    1.5 Expansion slots Inthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay cause you physical injury and damage mo[...]

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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx16_2 shared – – – – – – – PCI_1 – – – shared – – – – PCI_2 shared – – – – – – – IntelLANcontroller – – – – shared – – – EHCI0 – – – – – – – shared EHCI1 shared – – –[...]

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    • Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmovethejumper againtocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthe battery. • YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.For?[...]

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    10. USB 3.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6. These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsconnectto USB3.0/2.0devices. • DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoanyUSB3.0portwheninstallingWindows ® operating system. • DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitation,USB3.0devicesc[...]

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    1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothis connector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis. TheCOMmoduleispurchasedseparat[...]

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    3. Intel ® H97 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6.0 Gb/ssignalcables. IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10 congurationwitht[...]

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    4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelHDaudioI/Omodule.Connectone endofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector. • Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomodul[...]

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    • Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit (PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.3(orlaterversion)andprovidesa minimumpowerof350W. • DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinEATX12Vpowerplu[...]

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    Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe motherboard! TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately. 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcansecurely storekeys,digitalcerticat[...]

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    10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) TheLPT(LinePrintingTerminal)connectorsupportsdevicessuchasaprinter.LPT standardizesasIEEE1284,whichistheparallelportinterfaceonIBMPC-compatible computers. H97M-PLUS LPT PIN 1 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD0 STB# GND GND G[...]

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    12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions. H97M-PLUS H97M-PLUS System panel connector PIN 1 PWR_LED SPEAKER PWR_LED+ PWR_LED- +5V Ground Ground Speaker HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET • SystempowerLED(2-pinPWR_LED) This2-pi[...]

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    1.8 Onboard switches Onboardswitches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. MemOK! switch InstallingDIMMsthatareincompatiblewiththe?[...]

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    2. GPU Boost switch ThisswitchallowsyoutoenableordisabletheGPUBoostfunction. H97M-PLUS H97M-PLUS GPU switch Disable (Default) Enable GPU ASUS H97M-PLUS 1-21[...]

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    3. GPU Boost LED TheGPUBoostLEDlightsupwhentheGPUBoostswitchisenabled. H97M-PLUS H97M-PLUS GPU LED GPU_LED 1.9 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[...]

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    1.10 Software support 1.10.1 Installing an operating system ThismotherboardsupportsWindows ® 7(32/64bit),Windows ® 8(32/64bit)andWindows ® 8.1 (32/64bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionandcorresponding updatestomaximizethefeaturesofyour?[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    BIOS information 2 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 EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softw[...]

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    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. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port. 2. Ent[...]

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    Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The[...]

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    Please select boot device:  and  to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using def aults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (F A T) ASUS DRW -2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW -2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (F A T) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve ([...]

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    ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: H97M-PLUS VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 03/10/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C: C: D: FORMAN~1 <DIR> H97MP.CAP 8390626 2014-03-10 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit Files panel D[...]

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    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setu[...]

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    • 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. IRST support setting Loads optimized default Save changes and exit the BIOS setup program Displays the system information, CPU voltage and CPU/ motherboard temperatur[...]

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    Last modified settings Enters EZ mode Hardware information General help Menu items Submenu item Configuration fields Quick settings bar Scroll bar Menu bar Drop-down list Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently‑used system settings and conguration Main For changing the bas[...]

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    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 Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means [...]

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    2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modi[...]

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    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 version from the options. [...]

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    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. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From[...]

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    2.5 Ai T weaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking‑related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker 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 on the motherboard. [...]

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    Target CPU Turbo-Mode Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo‑Mode frequency. Target DRAM Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM frequency. Target Cache Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache frequency. Target DMI/PEG Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG frequency. Target CPU Graphics Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the [...]

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    2.5.3 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum value. Use <+>/<‑ > to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. 2.5.4 CPU Ratio Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU ratio tuner. Enabling this item may enhance the overclocking capab[...]

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    2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load‑line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects the CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU loading. Higher levels of the load‑line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU [...]

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    2.5.12 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage an[...]

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    CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU integrated VR efciency. Conguration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Enable to improve power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor enters low current mode. Conguration[...]

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    2.5.14 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core voltage. Increase the core voltage when increasing the ring frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU Core volta[...]

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    Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set the offset mode sign. Conguration options: [+] [‑] CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] and allows you to set [...]

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    SVID Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the <+> or <‑> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to 2.440 V with a 0.001 V interval. 2.5.21 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to s[...]

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    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 Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically[...]

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    Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [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 B[...]

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    CPU C states [Auto] [Auto] Automatic conguration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states.. 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 dis[...]

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    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 sleep when the partition size is not enough for Rapid Start Technology to work. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value f[...]

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    [RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA hard disk drives. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Status Che[...]

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    DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCI-E Configuration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1. Conguration opti[...]

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    USB Single Port Control USB3_1~6 [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 locations of the USB ports. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. USB 7~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 M[...]

  • Page 63

    Front Panel T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high‑denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP)[...]

  • Page 64

    Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to change the printer port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer Mode[...]

  • Page 65

    Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user‑congurable with set values. 2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Congu[...]

  • Page 66

    Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 QFan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and congure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. 2.7.2 CPU / MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / motherboard temperature. 2.7.3 CPU Fan / Chassis Fan 1/2 S[...]

  • Page 67

    2.7.5 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q‑Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q‑Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q‑Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200R[...]

  • Page 68

    2.7.6 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q‑Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enables DC mode Q‑Fan control for a 4‑pin chassis fan. [DC Mode] Enables the Chassis Q‑Fan control feature for a 3‑pin chassis fan. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected[...]

  • Page 69

    2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <‑> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.7.7 Allo[...]

  • Page 70

    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]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time. [Hard Drive On[...]

  • Page 71

    2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts the logo size automatically based on Windows® display requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST. POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST wai[...]

  • Page 72

    2.8.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add‑on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add‑on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibilit[...]

  • Page 73

    Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key‑exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). The Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot. Key‑exchange Key[...]

  • Page 74

    DB Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Delete the db Allows you to delete the db le from your system. Conguration options: [Yes] [No] Load Default db Select Yes to load the system default db (sig[...]

  • Page 75

    2.9 Tools menu The Tools 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 . 2.9.2 Setup Animator [En[...]

  • Page 76

    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. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation windo[...]

  • Page 77

    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 equipment ha[...]

  • Page 78

    REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of pa[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.com/ Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# Online support http://www.asus.com/tw/support/ ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL [...]

  • Page 80

    EC Declaration of Confo rmity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI WAN Author ized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 4088 0 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the follo wing apparat us: Product name : Motherboard Model name : H9[...]