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H87M-PLUS
Motherboard
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E8189 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 ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii H87M-PLUS specifications summary ....................................................................... ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Installa
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2.4 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-15 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode .........................
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4.3.5 Fan Xpert 2 .................................................................................4-9 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-11 4.3.7 Network iControl........................................................................4-12 4.3.8 EZ Update .................................................................................4-13 4.3.9 System Information ...................................................................4-13
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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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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: 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 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or
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H87M-PLUS specifications summary ® ® CPU LGA1150 socket for the 4th 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.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H87 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz, non-ECC, un- buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture ® Supports I
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H87M-PLUS specifications summary ® USB Intel H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear panel (blue) - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel) ASUS unique ASUS DIGI+ VRM features - ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for the CPU - ASUS 4 Phase Power Design ASUS Fuse Protection ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection ASUS 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer C
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H87M-PLUS specifications summary Internal I/O 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports connectors 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x LPT button 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x TPM header
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items H87M-PLUS ASUS H87M-PLUS motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii User Manual
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit ® ® Intel LGA1150 CPU Intel LGA1150 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiii
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights ® ® ® LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7, Intel Core™ i5, Intel ® ® Core™ i3, Pentium , and Celeron Processors ® th ® ® This motherboard supports Intel 4 generation Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium , and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. ® Intel
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Chapter 1 Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ® This motherboard features the most powerful Intel H87 platform that optimizes PCIe allocation in multi-GPU CrossFireX™ solution, giving you a brand-new gaming enjoyment. ® Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode. This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efficient computing e
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MemOK! MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system’s bootup. AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely cont
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Chapter 1 • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-Slot and Q-Shield design speed up and simplify the DIY process. 1.1.6 Other special features HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncomp
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LGA1150 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 21.9cm(8.6in) CPU_FAN KBMS_USB78 Super DIGI +VRM I/O EATX12V COM ASM 1442 HDMI 7 8 LPT 9 DRAM_LED MemOK! TPM USB3_56 2 LAN_USB3_34 CHA_FAN2 BATTERY AUDIO CHA_FAN1 H87M-PLUS PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111G 10 PCI1 8MB ASM ® BIOS Intel 1083 H87 PCI2 ALC 11 PCIEX16_2 887 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL CLRTC AAFP 13 17 16 15 14 12 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
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Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 1-18 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-19 3. LGA1150 CPU socket 1-7 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-8 5. TPM header (20-1 pin TPM) 1-19 6. MemOK! button 1-13 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 1-16 8. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 1-14 9. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-15 10. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-16 ® 11. Intel H87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7
