Asus H81M-K TW H81M-K User's Manual

Asus H81M-K TW Manual

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    H81M-K Motherboard
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/download problems
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    Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H81M-K specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the
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    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
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    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H81M-K 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
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    H81M-K specifications summary LAN Realtek® RTL8111G Gigabit LAN Controller Audio USB ASUS unique features Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
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    H81M-K specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0, 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
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    the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. ASUS H81M-K 1-1
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    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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H81M-K 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    -pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 22.6cm(8.9in) VGA LGA1150 2 USB3_12 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN AUDIO BATTERY H81M-K RTL 8111G PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 Intel® 64Mb BIOS 6 SPEAKER SB_PWR ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 H81 7 F_PANEL CLRTC SPDIF_OUT
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    / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. H81M-K H81M-K CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
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    1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS H81M-K 1-5
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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 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H81M-K Channel B DIMM_B1 H81M-K 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs
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    of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on
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    , you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS H81M-K 1-9
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    Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable
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    powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. H81M-K CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H81M-K Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. ASUS H81M-K 1-11
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    requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H81M-K +5V +5VSB (Default) H81M-K Keyboard and USB device wake-up 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from
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    Out. 5. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. ASUS H81M-K 1-13
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    Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front
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    AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H81M-K SPDIF_OUT H81M-K Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS H81M-K 1-15
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    PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H81M-K CHA_FAN VCC CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H81M-K CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. USB 2.0
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    down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H81M-K GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G 1~2 [dark brown]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H81M-K SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND
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    ) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H81M-K PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H81M-K System panel connector reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS H81M-K 1-19
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    the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H81M-K SB_PWR H81M-K Onboard LED 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click to display more items Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS H81M-K 1-21
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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H81M-K 2-1
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    start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the . Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. •
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    ://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H81M-K 2-3
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    2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 BOARD: H81M-K VER: 0209 DATE: 06/03/2013 H81MK.CAP 4194304 2013-06-07 17:30:48 2-4
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    to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options. ASUS H81M-K 2-5
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    setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to
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    resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Power Saving mode Selects the boot device ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the priority Displays the system properties Advanced mode Normal is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H81M-K 2-7
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    an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Menu bar Configuration Scroll bar Navigation keys fields The
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    can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H81M-K 2-9
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    Scroll down to display the following items: 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS H81M-K 2-11
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    2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
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    2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS H81M-K 2-13
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    2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS H81M-K A-1
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    waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing
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    E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL ( . 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. ASUS Computer GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY ASUS H81M-K A-3
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H81M-K conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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