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H87I-PLUS
Motherboard
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E8210 First Edition April 2013 Copyright © 2013 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 for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi H87I-PLUS specifications summary ......................................................................... vi Produc
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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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H87I-PLUS motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. H87I-PLUS specifications summary ® TM ® CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium , ® Celeron Processors Supports 22nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ®
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H87I-PLUS specifications summary USB 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, [black], 4 ports at mid-board) ASUS unique ASUS 5X Protection features - ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection: DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality, reliability, and durability ASUS Digital Power Design - ASUS Digital Power Control: Di
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H87I-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) connectors/ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports buttons/switches 6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (yellow) 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector (10-1pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V poweer connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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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 touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. •
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17cm(6.7in) CLRTC KBMS_USB56 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN DIGI +VRM Super ATX12V SPDIFO I/O _HDMI ASM 1442 3 9 USB910 USB34 SB_PWR 10 USB1314 ® LAN_USB12 Intel Intel I217 8MB H87 USB1112 BIOS 13 USB78 AUDIO AAFP SPDIF_OUT ALC 887 PCIEX16 12 11 10 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI_VGA BATTERY LGA1150 SATA_3 SATA_4 H87I-PLUS DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) H87I-PLUS DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SPEAKER SA
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1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-18 2. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314) 1-16 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-15 ® 4. Intel LGA1150 CPU socket 1-3 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-14 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) ) 1-10 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-6 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-15 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-17 ® 10. Intel H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 3 2 5 4 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 1 2 A B B A 3 4 ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-5
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 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 performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A D
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• 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 configuration. 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 modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you
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2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with
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1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To 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 that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. S
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1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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 information such as system passwords. CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Normal Clear RTC (Default) H87I-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the j
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1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table bel
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9
