Asus H87M-PRO manual

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ii E7919 First Edition April 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-PRO specications summary .....................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-14 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-17 2.5 T urning off the computer ...[...]

v Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the softw[...]

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 CPU LGA1 150 socket for Intel ® 4 th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core 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. Chipset Intel ® H87 Express Chi[...]

x (continued on the next page) H87M-PRO specications summary Storage Intel ® H87 Express Chipset: - 6 x Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (yellow) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology 12 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* Marvell ® [...]

xi ASUS unique features ASUS DRAM Fuse - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards - Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating ASUS [...]

xii H87M-PRO specications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 port 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 6 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) 1 x CPU fan connecto[...]

xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H87M-PRO User Manual ASUS H87M-PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 3 x S erial A T A 6. 0 Gb/s ca bles 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x 2 -in -1 ASU S Q- Con nec tor k it • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrations above are for [...]

xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 150 CPU Intel LGA 1 150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 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.[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 150 socket for Intel ® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® Processors This motherboard supports Intel ® 4th generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® pr[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability , improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity . Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , an important part of Green ASUS eco-frien[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), signicantly increases a USB device’s transfer speed up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need f[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing environment. With its Fan Auto T uning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically d etects and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and pos[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.6 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through [...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 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[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout H87M-PRO PCIEX16_1 Marvell 9172 ASM1440 PCIEX16_2 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 BATTERY Super I/O A[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-23 2. EA TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-24 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3) 1-22 4. Intel ® LGA1 150 CPU socket 1-9 5. GPU Boost Sw[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 socket designed for the Intel ® 4th Generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Ensure that you install the correct CPU design[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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-PRO H87M-PRO 240-pi[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 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 from the higher-sized [...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 [Y ellow] (at x16 mode) 2 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 2.0 x16_2[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-13 Chapter 1 VGA conguration PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 Single VGA/PCIe card x16 (Recommend for single VGA) N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x16 x4 • 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 [...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 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 incompatibl[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-15 Chapter 1 2. GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to turn on or off the GPU Boost function. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO GPU Boost switch GPU Boost T o ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to [Enable] when the system is powered off. • The GPU Boost LED near the GPU Boost switch lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabl[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. 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 sys[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-17 Chapter 1 1.2.8 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. The ill[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® H87 Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/6 [yellow]) 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?[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-19 Chapter 1 2. 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 device[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1 1 12, USB1314) 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cation supporting up[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-21 Chapter 1 5. 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nition front panel [...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3) 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 . CPU_F AN3 CHA_F AN1 GND CHA F AN PWR CHA F AN IN CHA F AN PWM CHA F AN PWM CHA F [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-23 Chapter 1 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. H87M-PRO H87M-PRO Serial port (COM) connector PIN 1 COM D C D D X T D N G S T R I R D X R R T D R S D S T[...]

1-24 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 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • W[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 1-25 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 connec[...]

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ASUS H87M-PRO 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 Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installati[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place nine 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-PRO[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 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.[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-5 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[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.4 DIMM installation 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM B A[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection OR[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection OR[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install the ASUS Q-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 IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback port • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a solid light, this me[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 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 2. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 4. Intel USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the opera[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 2.4 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 urn[...]

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ASUS H87M-PRO 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 w[...]

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-PRO 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-PRO 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 subm[...]

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-PRO 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 secur[...]

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-PRO 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 in[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core] , the following items appear . 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-1 1 Chapter 3 GPU Boost [As Is] GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. Conguration options: [As Is] [Enabled] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this men[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CAS# Write to Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] -[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-13 Chapter 3 tRDRD_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] tRDRD_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] tWRRD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] tWRRD_dd [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] tWRWR [Auto] Congurat[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-15 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processo[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efciency Management [Auto] Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state. Disable to make the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator work in high performance at all times. Conguration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced][...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-17 Chapter 3 Extreme OV [Disabled] By default, this item is set to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for the CPU. When you set this item to [Enabled], you can select voltage settings for overclocking, but this will not guarantee the CPU’s lifespan. CPU Core V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of [...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics V oltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode] . Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Graphics V oltage Offset Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-19 Chapter 3 CPU System Agent V oltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU System Agent V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCIe controller and power control [...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 1.800V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU specications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently . We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.6[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 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-PRO 3-23 Chapter 3 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[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C States Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled] . Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode. Conguration options[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-25 Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration Allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASPM Support [[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Active Memory Threshold [0] Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start T echnology to work. Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size. Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support. Conguration options[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-27 Chapter 3 SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the AHCI[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 VT -d [Disabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DVI Port Audio [Disabled[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-29 Chapter 3 iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor . For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared system memory size will be xed at 64MB. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Conguration Al[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 AMT Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure the Active Management parameters.. Intel AMT [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel ® Active Management T echnology BIOS Extension. iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, thi[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6.6 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] Th[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.7 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-PRO 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. 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] Al[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCI Express X16_2 slot (Dark brown) Bandwidth [X2 mode] [X2 mode] PCIex16_2 slot runs at x2 mode with all slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIex16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support. PCIex1_1 and PCIex1_2 will be disabled. Marvel Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Marvel St[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-35 Chapter 3 Deep S4 [Disabled] When enabled, the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS/2 devices. The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button, devices in LAN, or other ways except via the USB and PS/2 devices. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.10 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled] . Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-37 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 not wish [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [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 [ Enabled ]. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Cong[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-39 Chapter 3 The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan Control items to [ Enabled ]. Chassis1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard] A[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. 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 item[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-41 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 reconnected or c[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [For[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-43 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. Only selec[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-45 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 downloaded db[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-47 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 settings saved[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-49 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 updating may r[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk t[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-51 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Opti[...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 3-53 Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports 32-bit/64-bit Windows ® 7 and 32-bit/64-bit Windows ® 8 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only . Refer to Windows ® operating s[...]

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-PRO 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 AI Suite 3 is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASU[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 software conguration. T urboV EVO DIGI+VRM 4.3.2 DIG[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load-line. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efciency . 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total[...]

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-PRO 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 E[...]

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-PRO 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 custom[...]

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-PRO 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. From[...]

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-PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set a schedule to when you can download for a newer version. T o launch USB BIOS Flashback, click USB BIOS Flashback on the AI Suit[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 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 o[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.10 USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode. T o launch USB Charger+, click USB Charger+ on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. The USB Charger+ will not work if the ErP-ready item in the BIOS is enabled. Click to detect th[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. T o launch System Information, click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.12 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 Ja[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status Realtek ® HD Audio Manager for Windows ® 7/ Windows ® 8[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.13 Intel ® SBA support Intel ® SBA (Small Business Advantage) is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses. Intel ® SBA requires MEI driver (AMT host software kit) installed. Platform requirements • Windows ® 7 / Windows ® [...]

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ASUS H87M-PRO 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 d[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 into the dr[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 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. Turn 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 and [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 level to [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 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 av[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 select [...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 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 nt t o exit? (Y /N ): [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with t[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support 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 Intel AHCI/RAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver pa[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO 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 operat[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO A-3 Appendices 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 designe[...]

A-4 Appendices 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) Add[...]

ASUS H87M-PRO A-5 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H87M-PRO Conforms to the following specifica[...]