Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
H87M-PLUS specifications summary....................................................................... ix
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiii
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-4
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-15
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Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-15
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites...............................................................................................3-6
Main menu ..................................................................................................3-7
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................3-9
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-21
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-34
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-37
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-43
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-45
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-46
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information.................................................................................4-3
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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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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*
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The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Memory
Intel® H87 Express Chipset
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 /1066MHz, 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. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
** 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.
Vendors List).
Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and
x4 devices)
2 x PCI slots
VGA
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI / DVI / RGB port
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600
@60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Maximum shared memory 1024MB
Multi-GPU support
Storage
Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology
Intel® H87 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology 12 support
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6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (yellow)
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
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These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN
Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
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Supports Anti-pop function and front panel jack-retasking
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Use a chassis HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio
output
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H87M-PLUS specifications summary
Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
USB
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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)
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at rear panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS DIGI+ VRM
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ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Digital Power Design for the CPU
ASUS 4 Phase Power Design
ASUS Fuse Protection
ASUS ESD Guards
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Enhanced ESD protection
ASUS 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
2.5 x longer lifespan, excellent durability (5k hours)
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ASUS Extra Durable Stainless Steel Back I/O
3 x longer lifespan
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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
AI Charger
ASUS GPU Boost
ASUS MemOK!
AI Suite 3
Anti Surge protection
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
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ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink
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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 UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS My Logo 2
* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating
systems.
Back Panel I/O
Ports
1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x RGB 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
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H87M-PLUS specifications summary
Internal I/O
connectors
1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 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
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
1 x COM port
BIOS features
Manageability
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, Mylogo2,
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 Shortcut function, iGPU+PEG and OA 3.0
support
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Drivers
Support DVD
contents
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
uATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 8.6 in. (24.4 cm x 21.9 cm)
Form factor
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items
User Manual
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
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary
with different models.
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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 (o |
