Asus Computer Hardware H87M E User Manual

H87M-E  
 
Contents  
Chapter 1:  
Chapter 2:  
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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 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.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding components, 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 be exposed to moisture.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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 descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the  
motherboard.  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
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Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
1.  
2.  
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.  
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  
completing a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when  
completing 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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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
ASUS H87M-E motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables  
1 x I/O Shield  
Accessories  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
Support DVD  
User Guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
H87M-E specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®,  
Celeron® Processors  
Supports Intel® 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  
Memory  
Intel® H87 Express Chipset  
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-  
buffered memory*  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.  
Please refer to the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.  
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).  
*** Due to Intel® chipset limitation, the DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory  
modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.  
Graphics  
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port  
Multi-VGA output support: D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI ports  
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x  
1600 @60Hz  
- Supports DVI-D with max.resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
- Supports RGB with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz  
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB  
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)  
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
Intel® H87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel® Rapid Storage  
Technology 12 support  
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (yellow)  
- Support Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start  
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*  
* These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel Audio CODEC  
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Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-restasking  
*
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel  
audio output.  
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H87M-E specifications summary  
LAN  
USB  
Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller  
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 back panel (blue)  
8 x USB2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at midboard, 2 ports at back panel)  
ASUS unique  
features  
ASUS 5X Protection  
- 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: Digital Power Design for CPU  
- ASUS 4 Phase Power Design  
- ASUS CPU power utility  
ASUS DRAM Fuse  
- Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage  
prevention  
ASUS ESD Guards  
- Ehanced ESD protection  
ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors  
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2.5x Long Lifespan with excellent durability  
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O  
- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating  
ASUS Exclusive Features:  
- ASUS EPU  
- ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth  
domination for top network program in use  
- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission  
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+HDD support  
- ASUS Ai Charger  
- ASUS GPU Boost  
- ASUS AI Suite 3  
- ASUS Anti-surge  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized  
speed control  
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphical user interface  
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
- ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS Q-Design  
- ASUS Q-Slot  
- ASUS Q-DIMM  
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H87M-E specifications summary  
Rear panel I/O  
ports  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)  
1 x DVI port  
1 x RGB port  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports  
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output  
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin)  
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports  
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors  
1 x CLRTC jumper  
Internal  
connectors/  
switches/  
buttons  
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector  
2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors  
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)  
1 x System panel connector  
1 x Speaker connector  
1 x S/PDIF Header  
1 x COM Header  
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector  
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector  
BIOS features  
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.7, ACPI  
v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My  
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions  
Manageability  
Support DVD  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE  
Drivers  
ASUS utilities  
EZ Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Form factor  
uATX form factor: 9.6”x 7.6” (24.4cm x 19.3cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Product introduction  
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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.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
1.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits.  
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can  
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.  
1.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge  
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.  
1.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place six 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.  
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ASUS H87M-E  
Place this side  
towards the rear  
of the chassis  
H87M-E  
1.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
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2
3
4
3
5
19.3cm (7.6in)  
CHA_FAN2  
CPU_FAN  
KBMS  
DIGI  
+VRM  
EATX12V  
USB3_34  
USB3_56  
2
HDMI  
ASM  
1442  
LAN_USB78  
AUDIO  
COM  
BATTERY  
6
CHA_FAN1  
PCIEX16  
16  
H87M-E  
RTL  
8111G  
PCIEX1_1  
15  
14  
64Mb  
BIOS  
Super  
I/O  
Intel®  
H87  
PCIEX1_2  
PCIEX1_3  
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4  
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2  
USBPWF  
SB_PWR  
7
ALC  
887-VD2  
CLRTC  
SPDIF_OUT  
USB910  
USB1112  
USB1314  
SPEAKER  
AAFP  
F_PANEL  
13  
12  
11  
10  
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1-2  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.2.4  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED  
Page  
1-11  
1-14  
1-16  
1-3  
1. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB)  
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)  
3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)  
4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket  
5. DDR3 DIMM slots  
1-7  
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)  
7. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow])  
8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)  
1-17  
1-16  
1-18  
1-18  
1-10  
1-17  
1-14  
1-15  
1-19  
1-12  
1-15  
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)  
10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
11. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112, USB1314)  
12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
14. Onboard LED (SB_PWR)  
15. USB device wake-up (USBPWF)  
16. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM)  
1.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th  
generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors.  
H87M-E  
H87M-E CPU socket LGA1150  
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ASUS H87M-E  
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.  
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only. DO  
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150  
socket.  
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 if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard  
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the  
LGA1150 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP  
cap.  
1.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
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B
2
3
1-4  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
C
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5
A
B
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.  
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