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Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
H87-PRO specifications summary............................................................................ ix
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1:
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-5
Chapter 2:
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-12
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Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-17
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-17
Chapter 3:
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites...............................................................................................3-6
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-7
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-9
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-22
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-36
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-39
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-46
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-48
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-49
Chapter 4:
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
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Software information.................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5:
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-7
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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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.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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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:
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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.
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.
Chapter 5: RAID support
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
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ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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.
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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
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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H87-PRO specifications summary
CPU
LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 /
Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
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The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset
Memory
Intel® H87 Express Chipset
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory*
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
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Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors List).
*** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on
XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 MHz.
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot [yellow] (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [dark brown] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
3 x PCI Express slots
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The PCIe x16 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe X1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots. The
default setting is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS Setup to change the settings.
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port
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Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz /
3840 x 2160@60Hz
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Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x
1600@60Hz
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Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video
HD Technology, and Intel® Insider
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Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Multi-GPU
support
Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage
Intel® H87 Express Chipset:
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6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (yellow) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and
Intel® Rapid Start Technology 12 support
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Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
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These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
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LAN
Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN controller
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
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Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel pack-retasking
Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
USB
Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
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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)
Intel® H87 Express Chipset
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
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ASUS unique
features
ASUS 5X Protection
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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
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Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU
ASUS 6 Phase Power Design
ASUS CPU power utility
ASUS DRAM Fuse
Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage
prevention
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ASUS ESD Guards
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Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan
ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors
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2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating
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ASUS Exclusive Features
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ASUS EPU
ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination
for top network program in use
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ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support
ASUS GPU Boost
ASUS MemOK!
ASUS AI Suite 3
ASUS AI Charger
ASUS USB Charger+
ASUS Anti-Surge
ASUS Q-Design
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ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS Q-Slot
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ASUS unique features
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink
Solution
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ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for
optimized speed control, providing an exclusive tailored fan
speed setting for each fan.
ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
for EZ BIOS download scheduling
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Rear panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x D-Sub port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
8-channel audio ports
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
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 (yellow)
1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x COM connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x GPU Switch
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
BIOS features
Manageability
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified
Log, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS
DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
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Accessories
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x Q-Shield
1 x Support DVD
1 x User Manual
Drivers
Support DVD contents
ASUS Update
ASUS Utilities
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
User Manual
H87-PRO
ASUS H87-PRO motherboard
User manual
Support DVD
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS Q-Shield
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If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws
Philips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel LGA 1150 CPU
Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan
DDR3 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.
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Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
Product introduction
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1.1
Special features
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Product highlights
LGA1150 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® 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® H87 Express Chipset
Intel® H87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1150 socket Intel® 4th
generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. It utilizes
the serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s
performance. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer
rate than USB 2.0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Dual-Channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher
bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications.
Native SATA 6.0 Gb/s support
With Intel® H87 Express Chipset natively support for the Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface,
this motherboard delivers up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced
scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
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.
S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems
via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connector at the back I/O. The
S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal
quality.
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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 Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing,
reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power
usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for
frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive
capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system’s
overall performance.
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4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support Intel® Smart Response Technology.
** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.
*** The SSD is reserved for caching function.
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 experience.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power
hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides
your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
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DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design
DIGI+ VRM
All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal
(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering
precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore
voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking
scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface.
This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full
potential.
EPU
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or
AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current
PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise
and extends component longevity.
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ASUS Exclusive Features
GPU Boost
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates
flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every
use.
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USB 3.0 Boost
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI
Protocol), significantly 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 for any user interaction.
USB Charger+
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as
smartphones, tablets and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is
powered off, in sleep or hibernation mode.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs.
AI Suite 3
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.
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 systemís bootup.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused
by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).
ESD
Protect your computer with ESD Guards. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can
happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals-causing damage to the computer.
ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away
for a more reliable computing environment.
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ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC
environment. The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power
phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics,
the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its
elegant appearance.
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