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ASUS H97I-PLUS E9789 User's Manual

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1. SPDIF_OUT H97I PLUS Digital audio connector i 4 The S PDIF module is purchased separately 1 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 4 8Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 USB3_12 PIN1 USB3 5V p USB3 5V IntA_P1_SSRX A IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX E IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSTX m GND GND IntA_P2_SSTX m IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND GND IntA_P1_D um q IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D a O00 IntA_P2_D GND H97I PLUS USB3 0 connector V e The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately e These connectors are based on xHCl specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting e These USB 3 0 ports only support Turbo Mode
2. D D D D F Lu Lu D D EN 29 Gof 6oo lt Z UI Wa lt Z Z ls tera Nee OH T SE SZ IZ A Lren O O O O IO o een 2c ZS Es z u i a two m HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 Gel pin definition compliant definition H97I PLUS Front panel audio connector A e Werecommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e Ifyou want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio or AC97 8 M 2Socket3 This socket allows you to install an M 2 NGFF SSD module M 2 SOCKET3 ri th 7 B E a ap SES L EE n UI H97I PLUS M 2 SOCKET3 A e This socket supports M Key and type 2260 2280 storage devices e When using Intel Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCle M 2 device ensure to set up the Windows UEFI operating system under RAID mode Z The M 2 NGFF SSD module is purchased separately ASUS H97I PLUS 1 17 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The
3. N e DONDOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors e Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector aN e The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power e The CPU_FAN and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature e The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes To set these fans to DC or PWM go to Advanced Mode gt Monitor gt Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Control items in BIOS 6 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings TH E SPEAKER Z E LA Speaker Out po Ei GND a GND Ce iga 5V lS PIN 1 H97I PLUS Speaker out connector 1416 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin 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 front panel audio I O module cable to this connector
4. H97I PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 2 3 4 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data e Ifthe steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery e You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values ASUS H97I PLUS 1 11 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel connectors 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 PS 2 Mouse Keyboard combo port This port connects to a PS 2 mouse or PS 2 keyboard 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 DisplayPort This port connects a display monitor or a home theater system 4 USB 2 0 ports 7 10 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 1 1 devices 5 LAN RJ 45 port These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Ss Speed LED Status
5. 1 20 1 9 MD OAC A KE 1 21 1 10 Software SUPPOT L l I a asas 1 22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup brogram u u u u uu u u u uu uu 2 6 2 3 My FAVORES u u u u asas 2 15 2 4 M AW EN OND u yl ll a aa zs s 2 17 2 5 Al Tweaker TT E 2 19 2 6 Advanced TRS UN eege Eege 2 29 2 7 Monitor Men E 2 38 2 8 BOOT CT E 2 41 2 9 COON TVG E 2 47 210 EE a un UE 2 48 Appendices leie A 1 ASUS contact INfOrmatiOn ccccccccssesesececcecesessececeeeceeceseeeceeseeecseeeeeeseeeeeseeeseeenees A 3 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 contac
6. Intel LAN Driver Management Engine Interface Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver si Intel USB 3 0 Driver 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS SS Update utility 2 1 1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically 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 Update click EZ Update on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar SLES EZ Update Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Select a downloaded BIOS file then click MyLogo or BIOS Update Click to find and Click to select Click to select the BIOS a boot logo update the from file BIOS V4 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Internet Service Provider ASUS H97I PLUS 2 1 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using
7. 2 4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced G a 04 01 2014 1 7 09 english E MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Tuesday mg My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor CPU 3700 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory uen 1333 MHz 1333 MHz Language English 1024 MB System Date 04 01 2014 System Time 17 09 53 Voltage Administrator 12 096 V 5 080 V G Choose the default language EE Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 2 4 1 Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Fran ais Deutsch fai tkp 3 h xz A S Espa ol Pyccku Et 01 2 4 2 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings e Ifyou have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 6 Headers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM e The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed a Ad
8. ASUS H97I PLUS 2 5 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program 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 Press lt Delete gt or lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options AN Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system e The BIOS 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 e Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program e ifthe system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default
9. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit ESC Chapter 2 Getting started 2 2 4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also easily set RAID in your system using this feature o Current System Configuration PC scenario CPU Freq 3700 MHz Ratio 37x Estimation tuning result BCLK 100 0 MHz Temp 69 C Main cooling system DRAM Freq 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your settings 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen then click Next 2 Selecta PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next 3 Select the CPU fan type Box cooler Tower cooler or Water cooler that you installed then click Next If you are not sure of the CPU fan type click I m not sure The system automatically detects the CPU fan type 4 Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto tuning ASUS H97I PLUS 2 13 Creating RAID To create RAID 1 Press lt F11 gt on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click RAID then click Next k e Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes e Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click N
10. Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection ACTILINK SPEED Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Data activity 1Gbps connection Blinking Ready to LAN port 6 Lineln port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone V Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel 2 1 channel earn aa Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front pane EIER Speaker Out i 4 To configure a 7 1 channel audio output o Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output 9 Optical S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 10 USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 These 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices DO NOT connect
11. Language Hot Keys Menu bar ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced odes 04 01 2014 1 7 04 english MyFavorite F3 Zo Qfan Contro F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Tuesday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit kA Hardware Monitor CPU I l 3700 MHz Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper threading Enabled Active Processor Cores DI E J Limit CPUID Maximum EISE WER Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled X Boot performance mode Max Non Turbo Performance gt CPU Power Management Configuration 5 080 V CPU Power Management Configuration 1 J Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 America Megatrends Inc Sub menu item General help Configuration Scrollbar Last modified Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 2 Getting started Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the syste
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13. Qfan ControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Tuesday My Favorites Main Ailweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor gt Qfan Tuning CPU CPU Temperature 64 C 147 F 3700 MHz MB Temperature 33 C 91 F 100 0 MHz CPU Fan Speed 3375 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A 37x Chassis Fan 2 Speed N A Memory CPU Input Voltage VCCIN 1 728 V uen 1333 MHz CPU Core Voltage 1 145 V 3 3V Voltage 3 344 V 1024 MB 5V Voltage 5 080 V Voltage 12V Voltage 12 096 V 2 12 096 V 5 080 V DW Click to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty circle for each fan SE l 2 7 1 Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan 2 7 2 CPU MB Temperature xxx C xxx F Ignore The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 7 3 CPU Fan Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan 1 2 speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 7 4 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN CPU Core Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automa
14. Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RAID Mode when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Z The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to RAID Pcie Nand Configuration Auto This item allows you to enable or disable PCle NAND Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 32 Chapter 2 Getting started Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When disabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST Power on Self Test when an error occurs in the hard disks Configuration options On Off Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G_1 SATA6G_4 These items allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 System Agent Configuration CPU Display Audio Enabled Enable this item to support CPU display audio output Configuration option
15. maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules e Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us e This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits Mb chips or less Z e The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a high
16. settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details e Ifthe system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 6 Headers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode Press lt F7 gt to change between the two modes Chapter 2 Getting started 2 2 1 EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode fan profile and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press lt F7 gt Z The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 8 Boot menu for details Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt or gt to Displays the CPU motherboard switch EZ System Tuning modes temperature CPU voltage output Selects the display CPU chassis fan speed and SATA language of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and information setup program configures system overclocking ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode 04 01 2014 e Benoi ete Tuesday 1 6 29 42 English Q
17. then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items N Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values 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 en Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Moe 04 01 2014 e E Engli i 2 Q ing Wi gt Qui P 1 Zi 0 English MyFavorite F3 goQfanControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 2 Tuesday gt My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor Target CPU Frequency 3700MHz CPU Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz l 3700 MHz Target Cache Frequency 3700MHz Ta
18. 8 pin EATX12V 3 TPM header 20 1 pin TPM 1 18 4 MemoOK button 1 20 5 LGA1150 CPU socket 1 4 6 DRAMLED DRAM_LED 1 21 Page 1 16 1 18 7 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 8 8 Standby power LED SB_PWR 9 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 21 1 16 1 19 1 14 1 15 117 1 15 1 11 1 14 ER 1 19 10 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 11 Intel H97 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 12 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 13 M 2 Socket 3 14 USB 2 0 connector 10 1 pin USB1112 15 Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC 16 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 17 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 18 Mini PCle slot 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors CE muy Ag N el H97I PLUS CPU socket LGA1150 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 Keep the cap after install
19. C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s C7 Latency Long This item allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto This item allows you to set the a C state support for the CPU package Configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 2 6 2 PCH Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 This item allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes ASUS H97I PLUS 2 31 Act
20. Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables Accessories 1 x I O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide Z H any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer H97I PLUS specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core 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 Intel H97 Express Chipset 2 x DIMM max 16GB 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 Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Refer to www asus com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 1 x PCI Express 3 0 x16 slot Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support DisplayPort HDMI DVI D RGB port Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 24Hz 3840 x 2160 60Hz 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 Supports Intel InTru 3D Intel Quick Sy
21. Configuration options CPU MB Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan 1 2 Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters Z The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1 2 Profile to Manual en Chassis Fan 1 2 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 45 C to 75 C Chassis Fan 1 2 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 2 Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for Chassis Fan Middle Temperature Chassis Fan 1 2 Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cyc
22. EZ Tuning Wizard F11 em gf Information CPU Temperature CPU Voltage EZ System Tuning H97I PLUS BIOS Ver 0201 1 160 d Intel R Core TM i3 4360 CPU 3 70GHz Speed 3700 MHz GR Motherboard Temperature Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MHz i 49 C 30 C DRAM Status SATA Information i Undefined 1024MB 1333MHz N A N A ST3160815AS 160 0GB Normal N A N A N A Boot gellt Switch all Intel Rapid Storage Technology pam P2 ST3160815AS 152627MB X M P v Disabled FAN Profile EDE FAN TN CHAT FAN 3375 RPM Gs CHA2 FAN e UEFI FAT KingstonDT 101 G2 7639MB A Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Save amp Exit F10 Advanced Mode F7 Enables or disables the Intel Shows the Displays the Rapid Storage Technology bootable devices Advanced mode Displays the CPU Fan s speed menus Click the button to manually Saves the changes Selects the boot tune the fans and resets the device priority Loads optimized system default settings Z The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system ASUS H97I PLUS 2 8 2 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To access the EZ Mode click EzMode F7 or press lt F7 gt Q Fan control EZ Tuning MyFavorite vee Quick Note
23. EZ Tuning Wizard for more information ASUS H97I PLUS 2 9 2 10 Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Z e The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste en e You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the bottom left of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup Chapter 2
24. a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system k e Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation e USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 11 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content 12 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I e Multi VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows OS environment two L displays under BIOS and one display under DOS e Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Screen refresh rate DVI port supports 165 MHz DisplayPort supports 533 MHz HDMI port supports 300 MHz 13 USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 These 9 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 3 0 2 0 devices ASUS H97I PLUS 1 13 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 Intel H97 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signa
25. click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in MyFavorites screen Setup Tree Map My Favorite amp Shortcut Main CPU Core Ratio Max CPU Cache Ratio Min CPU Cache Ratio Advanced Max CPU Cache Ratio Monitor BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Main menu Boot DRAM Frequency Tool Max CPU Graphics Ratio anel Exit GPU Boost p EPU Power Saving Mode Selected DRAM Timing Control E DIGI VRM shortcut items Internal CPU Power Management Extreme Over voltage CPU Core Voltage CPU Cache Voltage CPU Graphics Voltage CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign Su bmen u CPU System Agent Voltage Offset panel CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset CPU Digital UO Voltage Offset Mode Sign R e CPU Digital UO Voltage Offset E 1 press F4 key to SVID Support A A Y SS expandall Exit ESO 3 Select an item from main menu panel then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click D Z You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items e Items with submenu options e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 4 Click Exit ESC or press lt esc gt key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items Chapter 2 Getting started
26. different regions Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info asus com tw Web site http www asus com Technical Support Telephone 86 21 3842 991 1 Fax 86 21 5866 8722 ext 9101 Online support http support asus com techserv techserv aspx ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Support fax General support Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 http www asus com us 1 812 284 0883 1 812 282 2787 http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support H97 PLUS Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959931 http www asus com de http eu rma asus com sales 49 2102 5789555 49 2102 959911 http www asus com de support A 3 aneus UeysS AIISr owen O39 uonisod Bueu AUULIOIUO 93 LOL JOA vlog Dumugu 39 Dumug uibaq 0 163A t LOZ Y0 Z4 94eq UO e1e 99q Bueu 49x SAno a1iq SHoti na s9 LL0zDd 10Z L9 ON O3 uoneIn6 ti 6002 822 ON O3 uoneIn6 ti 6002 2179 ON 93 uoleln6 u 800Z S Zl ON 93 UOHeinBay M d43 23 SZ1 600Z 1 L LOZ Z LY 2
27. harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RN The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Indu
28. il a I H97I PLUS DRAM LED ASUS H97I PLUS 1 10 Software support 1 10 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 7 32 64bit Windows 8 32 64bit and Windows 8 1 32 64bit Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information 1 10 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard Click Drivers Utilities AHCI RAID Driver Manual Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus The following screen is for reference only YC ASUS insta id NIHH samina Google Chrome Browser Please select items to install DVD motherboard information Google Toolbar ASUS Probe Il Sense Driver Intel Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
29. item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows your system to adjust the CPU s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled Z Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only Chapter 2 Getting started CPU C States Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled Enhanced C1 state Enabled This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU
30. precautionary actions to protect the CPU when the thermal condition of the external regulator exceeds the threshold Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over voltage We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto This item allows you to improve the power rating when the CPU is in low power state or make the FIVR fully integrated voltage regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Power Decay Mode Auto This item allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when it exits manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto This item allows you to enhance the power saving condition or t
31. the system Ctrl Esc Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system Power Key Sets Power key on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCIE Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake on LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCle LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled en Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 lpv6 PXE wake event Configuration options Disable Link Enabled ASUS H97I PLUS 2 37 2 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced MO SN 04 01 2014 1 8 1 Xt English MyFavorite F3
32. when using USB 3 0 Boost feature 4 USB 2 0 connector 10 1 pin USB1112 This connector is for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis This USB connector complies with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed ok boo 1 s ma o 59389 a g USB1112 I 5 I PIN 1 Si U ip WAS g CU oma 0 Di A 2 oo ad 25 H97I PLUS USB2 0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ASUS H97I PLUS 1 15 5 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CRU FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CHA FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM g CPU_FAN I I 8 4 CPU FAN PWR J m CPU FAN IN um ul l CPU FAN PWM JS H97I PLUS Fan connectors
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34. 01V interval 2 5 14 CPU Cache Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache Increase the voltage when setting a high CPU cache frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode ASUS H97I PLUS 2 25 2 26 Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to set the CPU cache voltage offset By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 15 CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode Z e The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Manu
35. 9 SVID Support Auto Set this item to Enabled when overclocking your system Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled ASUS H97I PLUS 2 27 2 28 Z The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the SVID Voltage override By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 2 440 V with a 0 001 V interval 2 5 20 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN Auto Allows you to set the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800V to 2 700V with a 0 010V interval 2 5 21 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 20000V to 1 92000V with a 0 00500V interval AN According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V 2 5 22 PCH VLX Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the I O voltage on the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range fr
36. Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto SA PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH platform controller hub Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs L1 LOsL1 2 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H97I PLUS 2 35 2 36 Z The following three items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output Depop Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Co
37. E 1024 MB Enabled Enabled Voltage Enabled I 12 096 V Enable Remember current settings for a faster system boot when there is no important hardware change Disable Return to normal system boot 2 8 1 Fast Boot Enabled Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot speed SATA Support All Devices All Devices Hard Drive Only Boot Drive Only All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled Full Initialization Partial Initialization ASUS H97I PLUS All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected 2 41 2 42 PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restar
38. Getting started 2 2 3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan Click to activate DC Click to activate to be configured PWM Mode Mode Q Fan Tuning Select your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Silent Turbo and Full Spe gt d You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed CPU FAN CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN Si ep amp 9 Standard Silent Turbo Full Speed Manual exit esc Apply Select a profile to apply Click to apply to your fans Clicktoundo the fan setting Click to the changes go back to main menu ASUS H97I PLUS Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans operating speed Q Fan Tuning Select your target fan and then move the slider to select any of these profiles Standard Silent Turbo and Full Speed You can also move the slider to Manual and manually configure the fan s operating speed CPU FAN e CHA1 FAN CHA2 FAN Ki _ Standard Silent Full Speed Manual _ Fan off Undo Apply _Exit ESc _ Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status 2 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans operating speed 3
39. I BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM Rear panel I O ports 1 x PS 2 mouse keyboard combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI D port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S PDIF Out port 1 x LAN Ru 45 port 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 3 jack 7 1 channel audio I O ports continued on the next page viii H97I PLUS specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD OS support Form factor 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 4 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors gray 1 x 4 pin CPU Fan connector for 4 pin PWM mode CPU cooler control 2 x 4 pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 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 System panel connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 2 pin Clear CMOS header 1 x TPM header 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 8 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 functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory in
40. ITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law Copies of these licenses are included in this product Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and or other additional data you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product either 1 for free by downloading it from http support asus com download or 2 for the cost of reproduction and shipment which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to by sending a request to ASUSTeK Computer Inc Legal Compliance Dept 15 Li Te Rd Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request pleas
41. T Probe DIGI VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component s phase T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the current VRM balance CPU Current Capability Auto Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 Z Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support CPU Power Thermal Control 120 A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Z DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored DRAM Current Capability 100 This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking Set a higher value to provide a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the overclocking range and system stability Set this item to Manual to manually set a fixed DRAM switching frequency for an increased overclocking range or enhanced system stability Z The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to M
42. This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available USB devices Chapter 2 Getting started Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
43. USB storage device Z The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Chapter 2 Getting started KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Z Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Once the KEK is deleted the db and the dbx cannot be updated in the operating system Load Default KEK Select Yes to load the system default KEK or select No to load a downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Default KEK Select Yes to append the system default KEK or select No to append a downloaded additional KEK from a USB storage device for the db and dbx management Z The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Doing so may cause boot failures Load Default db Select Yes to load the system default db or select No to load a downloaded db from a USB storage device Append Default db Select Yes to append the system default db or select No to append a downloaded additiona
44. al Mode e Adaptive Mode is available for some specific CPU types CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode or Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode or Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage offset The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval Chapter 2 Getting started Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode and allows you to set the additional turbo mode CPU graphics voltage The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Total Adaptive Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item sums up the voltages of the CPU Graphics Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage options 2 5 16 CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU System Agent Voltage Offs
45. ally detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot Z The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first ASUS H97I PLUS 2 43 2 44 2 8 10 Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode Allows you to select your installed ope
46. an OS based utility Before you 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 USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 5 Press the Left Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done aN e This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 16 on a single partition only e DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced gh T 5 Flash Model H97I PLUS Version 0201 Date 03 13 2014 File Path fs0 H97 Series M4681 38 Drive Folder fs0 CS k 03 20 2014 10 58 8390656 H97IPLUS CAP fs2 fs3 2 File Model Version i Help Enter Select or Load Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move ESC Exit 2 2 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFr
47. an duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Middle Temperature 45 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to set the value for CPU Middle Temperature The range of the values depends on the CPU installed CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU fan s lower temperature The values range from 20 to 75 CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 7 6 Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Control DC Mode PWM mode Enables the chassis Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan DC mode Enables the chassis Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan Disabled Disables the chassis Q Fan control feature ASUS H97I PLUS 2 39 The following items appear only when you set the Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Control to PWM Mode or DC Mode Chassis Fan 1 2 Q Fan Source CPU This item controls the assigned fan according to the selected temperature source
48. anual Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for an increased overclocking range or a lower frequency for an enhanced system stability Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz Chapter 2 Getting started DRAM Power Phase Control Auto Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Auto Optimized Extreme 2 5 11 Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and their features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency resulting to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production Configuration options Disabled Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio s time duration that exceeds t
49. e Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Mini PCle slot This slot allows you to install a Mini PCle module 23 I Jef L Mini PCle Tt q g pm CS H97I PLUS Mini PCle slot Z The Mini PCle module is purchased separately ASUS H97I PLUS 1 19 1 8 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibil
50. e Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the 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 SS ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced TE 26 09 2063 1 3 3 GH English MyFavorite F3 E Quick Note F9 Hot Keys qo Qfan Control F6 EZ TuningWi Wednesday My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA ardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration gt PCH Configuration 3200 Ge D gt PCH Storage Configuration gt System Agent Configuration 109 0 Miz gt USB Configuration wg gt Platform Misc Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM 1333 MHz gt Network Stack Configuration 1024 MB 2 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects aN The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hyper threading Enabled Allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or proces
51. e available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 2 46 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced si 04 01 2014 1 8 20 english MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControKF6 E EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Tuesday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Exit LA Hardware Monitor gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Setup Animator Enabled 3700MHz 64 C gt ASUS Overclocking Profile 100 0 MHz 1 145 V gt ASUS SPD Information 37x 2 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen Z For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 9 2 Setup Animator Enabled Enables or disables the Setup animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 9 3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings V The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes e DONOT sh
52. e provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Safety MAEM E iv ABout INIS TT iv PACKAGE Coments sisisi A S AAEE EAE EARR vi H97I PLUS specifications summary u u vi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Before you DEER 1 1 1 2 Motherboard OVePyYIEBW u uU AA ii EEEE AAE 1 2 1 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 4 14 SystemMemMmory eegene EEN 1 8 1 5 EXD AMSIOMN SIOUS sisian I i l EA RA 1 10 1 6 IOO E 1 11 1 7 PANNE CO UU Sapu E E A O 1 12 1 8 Onboard buttons and switches
53. ee BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file aN e Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H97IPLUS CAP e The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment J The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen Before updating BIOS Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash d
54. er frequency refer to section 2 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment e For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest QVL Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM ASUS H97I PLUS 1 5 Expansion slots In the future 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 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings
55. et Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its PCIE controller and the PCU power control unit Increase the voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 17 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I O on the CPU By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 18 CPU Digital UO Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval 2 5 1
56. ext a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Select the RAID type for your selected storage function Backup RAID10 A You can only select Easy Backup RAID 10 if you connect four 4 HDDs Easy Backup RAID1 Cancel b For Easy Backup click Next then select from Super Speed RAIDO or Super Speed RAID5 Select the RAID type for your selected storage function Super Speed RAID 0 Cancel 4 After selecting the type of RAID click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup 5 After the RAID setup is done click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system 2 14 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Moe 04 01 2014 1 7 09 English MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan Contro F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 gt Tuesday H My Favorites Main AilTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor Max CPU Cache Ratio CPU 3700 MHz 100 0 MHz 37x Memory 1333 MHz 1024 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V f Configure the maximum possible CPU cache ratio Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc ASUS H97I PLUS 2 16 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items 1 Press lt F3 gt on your keyboard or
57. formation WIM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti virus software OEM version Windows 8 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 Mini ITX form factor 6 7 in x 6 7 in 17 0 cm x 17 0 cm Z Specifications are subject to change without notice Product introduction 1 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e 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 e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component e 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 ASUS H97I PLUS 1 1 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits i Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard com
58. gh Quality Solid Capacitors and Stainless Steel Back I O to ensure the best quality reliability anddurability DIGI Power Control ASUS 6 Phase Power Design ASUS DRAM Fuse Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS High Quality Solid Capacitors 2 5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back UO 3x More durable corrosion resistant coating Gaming Scenario ASUS audio features Feel the sound power with different usage scenarios Steam OS Support continued on the next page vii H97I PLUS specifications summary EES NTS Ela Interactive HomeCloud Media Streamer Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV Media Streamer app for portable smartphone tablet supporting Android 4 0 and iOS 7 systems Remote GO Remote GO Function Cloud GO Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote app for portable smart phone tablet devices supporting Android 4 0 and iOS 7 systems Exclusive Features USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission Ai Charger Disk Unlocker Al Suite 3 Anti Surge MemOK ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time UEF
59. he TDP Thermal Design Power for maximum performance Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4096 W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 this item allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 to 127 in seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 this item allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 W to 4096 W CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 125 to 1023 875 with a 0 125 interval CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto This item allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease the switching frequency to reduce the power consumption or increase the switching frequency to enhance voltage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency Tuning Offset appears that allows you to set its value from 0 to 6 ASUS H97I PLUS 2 23 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto Allows your system to take
60. he support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the EHC Hand off support Mass Storage Devices Auto This item allows your system to detect the devices according to their media formats Configuration options Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CD ROM Chapter 2 Getting started USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Z Refer to section 1 2 3 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 2 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features PCIE Native Power Management Disabled This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Windows Vista OS controls the ASPM active state power management support for devices Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device PCH PCI Express options DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB NorthBridge side and SB SouthBridge side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy saving conditions
61. he system overclocking capabiltity Select a higher power current slope levels for power saving enhancement or lower power current slope levels for system overclocking enhancement Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 Power Current Offset Auto This item allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 5 25 0 12 5 0 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto This item allows you to enhance the response of the CPU voltage regulator during the load transients Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 0 00 to 1 50 Configuration options Auto 0 00 1 50 Chapter 2 Getting started CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshhold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 80 A at 1 A increment Power Saving Level 2 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value T
62. he values range from 0 A to 50 A at 1 A increment Power Saving Level 3 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 A to 30 A at 1A increment 2 5 12 Extreme Over voltage Disabled This item allows you to set higher voltages for overclocking When you enable this item you can choose a high level voltage to overclock but does not guarantee the CPU life Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 13 CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage override Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V with a 0 001V interval Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode m Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 0
63. if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card s Install the software drivers for the expansion card k 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 and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications Chapter 1 Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 Intel 1218V controller USB2 0 controller 1 USB2 0 controller 2 shared _ HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 shared shared shared shared _ shared shared shared XHCI controller shared 1 6 Headers Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords CLRTC 4 2 4 2 e el Normal Clear CMOS Values Open Short
64. ils to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings e We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down 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 SB_PWR Sch Mil q Oem P SI H97I PLUS Onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second H j LI DRAM_LED
65. ing 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 ASUS H97I PLUS U U U U U I DU DU I I D 1 5 1 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation A N Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary Chapter 1 Product introduction To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS H97I PLUS 1 8 1 4 System memory 1 4 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets m A 2 a Channel Sockets i l ob We ChannelA DIMN A ek 1 Channel B DMM D rl a J OF H97I PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 4 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets LN e You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system
66. ity tuning for successful boot MemOK H97I PLUS MemOK button lu h EECH k 3 e Refer to section 1 9 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED e The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK switch does not function under Windows OS environment e During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes e Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists on the ASUS website at WWW aSUS COM e Ifyou turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds e lf your system fa
67. ive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file iF z 2 4 On the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g On the BIOS Updater screen press lt Tab gt to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D Chapter 2 Getting started ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS v1 30 2014 01 01 F WS H97IPLUS CAP 8390656 2014 03 13 21 14 34 Drives i Files panel panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press lt Up Down or Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Z The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer failaure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 2 10 Exit Menu for details AP DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
68. ive Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size When set to zero 0 it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at S3 entry Z Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Support Disabled This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI
69. l cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel H97 chipset SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN4 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND H97I PLUS SATA 6 0Gb s connectors aN e These connectors are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to RAID Refer to section 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration for details e Before creating a RAID set refer to the guide bundled in the motherboard support DVD e When using hot plug and NCQ set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration for details 2 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis SPDIFOUT 5V GND
70. l db from a USB storage device to load certain customized UEFI executable files The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable e UEFI executable files include UEFI boot devices drivers and applications dbx Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system Doing so may expose the system to security threats Load Default dbx Select Yes to load the system default dbx or select No to load a downloaded dbx from a USB storage device ASUS H97I PLUS 2 45 Append Default dbx Select Yes to append the system default dbx or select No to append a downloaded additional dbx from a USB storage device to forbid certain customized UEFI executable files Z The DBX file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 8 11 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported en e To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears 2 8 12 Boot Override These items displays th
71. lculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protect digital identities and ensures platform integrity TPM PIN 1 PCICLK GND FRAME PCIRST NC LAD3 LAD2 3V LAD1 LAD0 GND SE NC NC s 3VSB SERIRQ ke jo if GND CLKRUN Cor PWRDWN NC H97I PLUS TPM connector Z The TPM module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 12 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions F PANEL z a NC GND HWRST Ju D PWR Ground kj A PWR_LED HDD_LED 2 Wl _PWR_LED HDD_LED 4 el PIN 1 D a OD SI ES H97I PLUS System panel connector HDD_LED PWR System power LED 2 pin PWR_LED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mod
72. le The values range from 60 to 100 Chassis Fan 1 2 Lower Temperature 40 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the chassis fans lower temperature The values range from 40 to 75 Chassis Fan 1 2 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit the chassis fan operates at the minimum duty cycle 2 7 7 Anti Surge Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 40 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mo 04 01 2014 3 engi i Q Q i E gt Qui e 1 8 1 8 JW English MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 7 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 e Quick Note F9 gt Tuesday gt My Favorites Main Fast Boot SATA Support USB Support PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss Boot Logo Display POST Delay Time Boot up NumLock State Wait For F1 If Error Option ROM Messages Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Z Hardware Monitor CCO l All Devices 3700 MHz Partial Initialization s WE AER 100 0 MHz Auto Disabled 37x Normal Boot R SS Memory Auto 1333 MHz
73. m boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorites F3 This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup Select frequently used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu Z Refer to section 2 3 My Favorites for more information Q Fan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings Refer to section 2 2 3 QFan Control for more information EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode Z Refer to section 2 2 4
74. ment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual KC Korea Warning Statement va 717 HAS YEEAZ1 Aba el ANE ASCH dag za AAAA ABBE AS Sa ae BE dadd ASE Yeu Lo eg FALNE 03232 FSV asss Jgo 3 23 4q6oa2 lt ag de REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm dl DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal 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 solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in
75. ministrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program ASUS H97I PLUS 2 17 To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password
76. nc Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Supports up to three displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory of 512MB DisplayPort 1 2 Multi Stream Transport compliant supports DisplayPort 1 2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays continued on the next page H97I PLUS specifications summary Storage ASUS unique features Intel H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 support 4x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1x M 2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2260 2280 storage devices support Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology These functions work depending on the CPU installed Intel 1218V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer PHY Realtek ALC887 7 1 channel high definition audio CODEC AMP Absolute Pitch 192khz 24bit true BD lossless sound BD audio layer content protection Supports jack detection and multi streaming Optical S PDIF out ports at back I O Intel H97 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at rear panel blue Intel H97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 ports at mid board 4 ports at rear panel High Performance ASUS 5X PROTECTION ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection DIGI VRM DRAM Fuse ESD Guards Hi
77. ntroller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller item to Enabled Intel LAN PXE Option ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Charging USB devices in Power State S5 Disabled Enabled Charges USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5 State S5 is the soft off mode or shutdown state where your computer has no memory state and is not doing any computing tasks Disabled Disables this function 2 6 8 APM Deep S4 Disabled When enabled the system in S4 state will further reduce power usage and will power off the USB and PS 2 devices The system in deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button devices in LAN or other ways except via the USB and PS 2 devices Configuration options Disabled Enabled Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Chapter 2 Getting started Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 keyboard Space Bar Sets the Space Bar on the PS 2 keyboard to turn on
78. o the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 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 2 gt Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select ltalics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS H97I PLUS motherboard
79. om 1 1850V to 2 1350V with a 0 0050V interval 2 5 23 PCH Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the core voltage on the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 73500V to 1 50000V with a 0 00500V interval The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings 2 5 24 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval 2 5 25 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and B You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500V to 0 63000V with a 0 00500V interval k To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 26 CPU Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI electromagnetic disturbance generated by the BCLK Set this item to Enabled for EMI reduction or set this item to Disabled to enhance BCLK overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 2 6 Advanced menu Th
80. onfigure the PCIEx16 speed for slot 1 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Scrambler Enabled Set this item to Enabled to support high frequency DRAMs for a better stability Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Set this item to Enabled to support DRAM address remapping for 64 bit operating systems Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems Disabled Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list Auto Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup If any USB devices are detected the legacy USB support is enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto The xHCl is automatically enabled and runs at USB 3 0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system Smart Auto Upon detection the xHCI driver supports the USB 3 0 mode during both POST and operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables t
81. ost report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC 2 8 3 Bootup NumLock State Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable power on state of the NumLock Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 4 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When this item is set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 8 5 Option ROM Messages Enabled Enabled The third party ROM messages will be displayed during POST Disabled Disables the ROM messages and displays only the ASUS logo during POST 2 8 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled This item allows you to trap Interrupt 19 by the option ROMs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 7 Above 4G Decording Disabled This item allows you to decode the 64 bit capable devices above 4G address space Ensure that your system supports 64 bit PCI decoding Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 8 8 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST 2 8 9 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatic
82. ot be set to Auto 2 5 2 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed 2 5 3 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto This item allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed 2 5 4 BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 2 5 5 DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz DDR3 2133MHZz DDR3 2200MHz DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 2600MHZz DDR3 2666MHz DDR3 2800MHZ DDR3 2933MHz DDR3 3000MHZz DDR3 3200MHz DDR3 3400MHz Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting 2 5 6 Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU G
83. p1eOgJaUO H97I PLUS E9789 Second Edition September 2014 Copyright 2014 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 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 AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME W
84. pecification Do not remove the thermal module CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 300KHz to 500KHz with a 50KHz interval CPU Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Power Phase Response DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Power Phase Response The thermal conditions should be monitored ASUS H97I PLUS 2 21 2 22 The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Power Phase Response Power Phase Response Fast This item allows you to set a faster phase response for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Power Duty Control
85. ponents 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 N Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 08 Rem H97I PLUS Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Motherboard layout 1 OE 5 O OE 17cm 6 7in L L E D 1 DO KBMS_USB3_56 D DO OO CO H EATX12V oo CHA_FAN1 rood OO H S CHA FAN ZC ET _ ma K CC H CPU_FAN ON ZJ o Sep Gei I 5 elm Gs m soa s D F LGA1150 gt EE E NI SEE TPM DDR3 DIMMA1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMMB1 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_1 J 1 EE a C j l j ee BATTERY o Gil N SATA6G_2 LAN_USB3_34 Memok DRAM_LED USB7 10 I O i 2 USB3_12 muumuu mT M 2 SOCKET3 SATA6G_3 Intel 8 TT g Intel Se gals VIE USB1112 AAFP SPDIFO BARRA 64ND H97 887 e E ee I SATA6G_4 AUDIO BIOS LPP L US D WE i Ua ASUS H97I PLUS N 17cm 6 7in 1 2 4 Layout contents Connectors Headers Slots LEDs 1 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR
86. power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit ra EATX12V EATXPWR dg 3 Volt GND 3 Volts SC Ge Soe 12 Volts 5 Volts 12V DC GND 12 Volts 5 Volts 12V DC GND 5V Standby 5 Volts B Power OK 5 Volts H EH GND GND a ES 5 Volts GND GND GND 5 Volts PSON s GND GND i en 3 Volts 12 Volts mm d 3 Volts 3 Volts CT ae S H S PIN 1 H97I PLUS ATX power connectors For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W e DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot e We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e If you want to use two high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability e Ifyou are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCa
87. raphics ratio Use lt gt lt gt to adjust the value The ratio may vary depending on the system loading 2 5 7 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance Configuration options Keep Current Settings Enabled Chapter 2 Getting started 2 5 8 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled ASUS EPU Energy Processing Unit sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings Enable this item to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 9 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the lt Enter gt key AN Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings 2 5 10 External DIGI Power Control CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU loading Higher levels of the load line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 2 Level 8 Level 9 The boosted performance may vary depending on the CPU s
88. rating system Windows UEFI mode This item allows you to select your installed operating system Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management This allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx When the default Secure boot keys are loaded all the Secure Boot keys state will change from Unloaded mode to loaded mode Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all the previously applied Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save all the Secure Boot keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Load Default PK Select Yes to load the system default PK or select No to load a downloaded PK from a
89. rget DMI PEG Frequency 100MHz 100 0 MHz Target CPU Graphics Frequency 1150MHz CPU Core Ratio Min CPU Cache Ratio Memory Max CPU Cache Ratio BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto sa S ser 1333 MHz DRAM Frequen a 2194 1024 MB Max CPU Graphics Ratio Voltage GPU Boost Keep Current Settings EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled bs 12 096 V 5 080 V Auto The system will adjust all core ratios automatically Sync All Cores Configure a core ratio limit to synchronize all cores Per Core Configure the core ratio limit per core Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc 2 5 1 CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU core ratio automatically or manually Auto Sets all CPU Core Ratio to Intel CPU default settings automatically Sync All Cores Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for all cores Per Core Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio individually ASUS H97I PLUS 2 19 2 20 Z The following two items appear only when you set the CPU Core Ratio to Sync All Cores or Per Core 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value which should be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Ratio Limit value 1 Core Ratio Limit must n
90. rive Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http support asus com and save them in your USB flash drive k 3 NTFS is not supported under FreeDOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive ASUS H97I PLUS 2 3 Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 2 3 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port Boot your computer then press lt F8 gt to launch the select boot device screen When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device T and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults P2 ST3808110AS 76319MB aigo miniking 250MB UEFI FAT ASUS DRW 2014L1T 4458MB P1 ASUS DRW 2014L1T 4458MB UEFI FAT aigo miniking 250MB Enter Setup When the booting message appears press lt Enter gt within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boot from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Dr
91. s Enabled Disabled DVI Port Audio Off Enable this item to have an audio output when converting DVI to HDMI output Configuration options On Off Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from CPU and PCIE graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIE graphics devices Configuration options Auto CPU Graphics PCIE CPU Graphics Memory Auto Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the CPU graphics Configuration options Auto 32MB 64MB 96MB 128MB 448MB 480MB 512MB Render Standby Auto This item allows you to enable Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled CPU Graphics Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics devices for the multi monitor output The CPU graphics shared system memory size is fixed at 64 MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI direct media interface to run at PCI E 2 0 speed DMI Gen 2 Enabled Set this item to Enabled to run DMI at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS H97I PLUS 2 33 2 34 NB PCI E Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCI Ex16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to c
92. ses simultaneously Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H97I PLUS 2 29 Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Z For some CPU types only All and 1 appear Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legacy OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the mid level cache L2 to prefetch adjacent cache lines reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Performance Mode Max on Turbo Performance This
93. stry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil H97 PLUS A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement IDRE EE CT COMM EE HL LC OEM CORES PFET LEY ER ER L TOSS k ARE a amp 8 T gt Ms n ET Hei i HAS pE TIE LVR Oa LU F aux This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environ
94. t 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 for the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer t
95. tically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 7 5 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Chapter 2 Getting started Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control item to Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100RPM 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manuall CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 25 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU f
96. ting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will extend POST time Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 8 2 Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows display requrements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hide the logo during POST POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Auto and Full Screen This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds V This feature will only work under normal boot Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Disabled This item allows you to select a desired p
97. ut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure e We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile you want to save Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load Save Profile from to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive ASUS H97I PLUS 2 47 2 48 2 9 4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number DIMM_A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2 10 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 ASUS UEFI BIOS utility Advanced Moe 01 11 2009 1 8 49 English Myfavorite F3 Go QfanControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 3 Sunday My Favorites Main AiTweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Z Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults gt Save Changes amp Reset lt Mit 67 C gt Discard Changes amp Exit I 100 0 MHz 1 160V gt Launch EFI Shell from USB drives 37x Load Optimized Defaults

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