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1. Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 2 Optical S PDIF OUT port 3 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port 4 Intel USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 Audio I O ports 7 Intel USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback 8 External SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 9 DVI D port 10 HDMI port 11 DisplayPort 12 USB 2 0 ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions ASUS H87M PRO 2 13 AN 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 The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only 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 Due to the design of the Intel 8 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Multi VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows OS environment two displays under BIOS and one display under DOS Intel displ
2. ha SPDIFOUT 5V GND OF don SPDIF_OUT H87M PRO Digital audio connector YA The S PDIF module is purchased separately ASUS H87M PRO 1 19 4 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification supporting up to 480 Mbps connection speed sot SEI o d USB910 USB1112 USB1314 i ipa a s ad si Baa Baa Baa mo o d a a a D mmo opazo DIDZO ANHZO SSIS pas Pees fico EES 235502 ff tf LEE LEE d AAA IM a DIF LTT LTT ooo PNT IGO min PINID EEO O PEPZ BEES glaz m a BD al gl Boao ER 6 a H87M PRO USB2 0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard A You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB dark brown first and install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Y These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 2 0 ports un
3. 1 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel 4th Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors con O Oo 5 o Th DO comm H87M PRO CPU socket LGA1150 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA 1150 socket Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap ASUS H87M PRO 1 9 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR3 modu
4. 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions Intel Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 support AN If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and p
5. If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 8 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 Ke CO i SB_PWR EE EH D O ON OFF N Standby Power Powered Off H87M PRO Onboard LED 2 GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights up when the GPU Boost switch is turned on i ey GPU_LED D RI a O Pi O fh O Co comm H87M PRO GPU Boost LED 3 DRAM LED The DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during the motherboard boot process If an error is found the LED next to the error device
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7. From the USB 3 0 Boost screen click to select a USB device To enable UASP on your USB device click UASP To revert to its normal transfer rate click Normal Click to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click to enable UASP or Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate Click to select a USB device YA Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Use the USB 3 0 devices for high performance The data transfer speed varies with USB devices ASUS H87M PRO 4 11 4 3 7 Network iControl Network iControl is a one stop setup network control center that allows you to manage your network bandwidth and set the bandwidth priority for your running programs To launch Network iControl click Network iControl on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar aN Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this utility Network iControl can only support the onboard LAN EZ Start screen Click to activate Network iControl Click to select a profile Click to apply the changes Tick to enable the selected profile EZ Profile screen Click to save the profile settings or rename the profile Click to select a network profile Click to set the program as High Normal or Low priority Tick to assign a schedule of your network programs to avoid network congestions Select a program from this list and click Q to add to your network
8. 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 Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient Configuration options Auto 0 00 1 50 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from OA to 80A at 1Amp 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 and lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from OA to 50A at 1Amp 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 and lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from OA to 30A at 1Amp increment Chapter 3 BIOS setup Extreme OV Disabled By default this item is set to Disabled and helps provide over voltage protection for the CPU When you set this item to Enabled you can select voltage settings for overclocking but this will not guarantee the CPU s lifespan CPU
9. 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone Manufacturer Authorised representative in Europe ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel 886 2 2894 3447 Address 4F No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Appendices aunyeubi ty Usus Aner awen 039 uoNsog Gupew Aywuojuoo 93 8BOZOEL ien L0z Sunpew 39 Burxiye uibaq 0 JE ELOZ E0 ZZ 8 eg uonese jDag Buppew 39 amala SHOS NISIA 6007 822 ON 03 uonein6o4 CT 6007 219 ON 03 uoneinBey C 8002 9221 ON 03 uogempen CT Bade g dF 17 6002 LLOZIZIW 200z 59009 N3 D LLOZ ZLY L 09609 N3 I apad OCT 9369007 X 8002 11 29 N3 D 20 002 FLA 2 162 zoe Na D zooz seeos na O 20 8002 FLA Lues ZOE Na D oL0z 62bz9 N3 O 11 8002 L Y LA 2 25 LOE N3 D booz ose0s Na O 60 2002 1 LA e 9ze zoe Na D 10 6002 FLA z9 zoe Na D 90 2002 2 2 LA z 92 zoe na D 10 6002 l 1 LA 2 b s zoe na D 60 0L0Z L S LA pz 687 L0 N3 CI LI L102 L 9 LA e68
10. Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen fe For more details refer to section 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorit i NK Ai Tueak Ce Advance 5 Tool ASUS 0 C Profile gt input the label of setup profile Label Save to Profile Quick Note Last Modified Load fron Profile ct Screen Load Save CMOS Profile Fron to USB drive YA The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Chapter 3 BIOS setup Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key ina profile number from one to eight press lt Enter gt and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode My Favorit i Ma Ai Tueak C Advanced G Monite DI E Tool ASUS SP
11. It natively supports up to six USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2 0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel integrated graphics performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCle 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCle 1 0 2 0 devices Dual Channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz to boost the system s performance and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications Native SATA 6 0 Gb s support With Intel H87 Express Chipset natively support for the Serial ATA SATA storage interface this motherboard delivers up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rates It also provides enhanced scalability faster data retrieval double the bandwidth of current bus systems Quad GPU CrossFireX Support This motherboard features the most powerful Intel H87 platform that optimizes PCle allocation in multi GPU CrossFireX solution giving you a brand new gaming enjoyment S PDIF out connector at the back I O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S PDIF SONY PHILIPS Digital Interface out c
12. System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause repeated One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7 At power on hold down the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power switch for more than fo
13. 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 description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you
14. YA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Boot Logo Size Control Auto This item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Enabled Auto Automatically adjust the boot logo size according to Windows requirements Full Screen Display the boot logo in full screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Enabled This item allows you to select a 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 AN This feature will only work when set under normal boot Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Disabled This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time Configuration options 1 sec 10 sec Until Press ESC ASUS H87M PRO 3 41 3 42 Bootup NumLock State On On Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Set the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables the function Enabled The system waits for the lt F1 gt key to be pressed when error occurs Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add o
15. for default core ratio settings Target Cache Speed 3000MHz Target DMI PCIE Clock 100HMtz Target IGPU Speed BOOMHz ASUS MaltiCore Enhancement CPU Core Ratio Min CPU Cache Ratio Quick Note Last Modified Max CPU Cache Ratio D ct Screen CPU bus speed DRAN speed ratio node elect Iten Menory Frequency General Help IGPU Max Ratio fa F2 Previous Values 3 Shortcut GPU Boost Add to ShortCut and My Favorites ed Defaults F12 Print Screen ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Default set to Enabled for maximum performance under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode Disabled Allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core ASUS H87M PRO 3 9 3 10 YA When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following items appear 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Allows you to set the 1 Core Ratio Limit Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Allows you to set the 2 Core Ratio Limit Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit 1 Core Limit must not be set to Auto 3 Core Ratio
16. reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 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 and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 3 7 Boot menu for details Exits the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU temperature CPU without saving the changes saves voltage output DRAM information and Selects the display language the changes and resets the system CPU chassis fan speed of the BIOS setup program or enters the Advanced Mode ASUS UEF BIOS Utilit Ext W fdvancad Bois 8 4 4 9 WIR PR BIOS Version 6307 English D CPU Type Genuine Intel R CPU 0090 e 2 00Gitz Speed 2000 Mhz Monday 01 12 2009 XE Total Mesory 1024 MB DDR3 mt CPU Information IE Dram Informa
17. 3 Detection latch GND GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM KI CPU_FAN3 x m GND Ri CHA FAN PWR mE CHA FAN IN mE CHA FAN PWM CHA_FAN1 ul GND CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR O tell fi do Comm H87M PRO Fan connectors CHA FAN PWM A DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow Ce inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure that the CPU fan is securely installed to the CPU fan connector A The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FANS for better thermal environment The CPU_FAN connector and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature The CPU fan connector has a special latch that detects the installed CPU fan type and automatically changes the fan control mode DC mode and PWM mode for the most precise fan control function 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the
18. 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual 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 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan 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 Lower Temperature 20 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 20 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 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Chassis1 2 3 Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chapter 3 BIOS setup YA The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1 2 3 Q Fan Control items to E
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20. Core Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the cores of the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing core frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive 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 YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode or ba Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value LI 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 001V interval YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core 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 CPU Graphics Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing iGPU frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offse
21. DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup 3 52 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive 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 using BIOS Updater 1 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater Jpc g 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 12 22 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS ASUS H87M PRO 3 53 4 Select Yes and press lt Enter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer i f DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot H failure A For BIOS Updater version 1 30 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to loa
22. Limit Auto Allows you to set the 3 Core Ratio Limit Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4 Core Ratio Limit 1 Core 2 Core Ratio Limit must not be set to Auto 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core Limit must not be set to Auto Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value Configuration options Auto 1 30 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum value Configuration options Auto 1 30 CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode 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 CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100 100 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configuration options vary with the BCLK PEG Frequency item settings iGPU Max Frequency Auto Auto The iGPU frequency is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading Manual Use the lt gt or lt g
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24. RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less 2 Enter a name for the RAID set and press lt Enter gt 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press lt Enter gt 4 When the Disks item is selected press lt Enter gt to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears 5 4 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values O RAID 0 128KB 7 RAID 10 64KB G RAID 5 64KB amp We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The def
25. Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 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 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 a USB3_12 wt Vbus Vbus m IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX ja m t IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX a 1 GND wem GND wL intA_P1_SSTX 0 IntA_P2_SSTX Jm m IntA_P1_SSTX o m IntA_P2_SSTX st GNO ma o GND mt inta_P1_D IntA_P2_D Ja mt IntA P1 D a IntA P2 D a s ID D Ki a SE 7 etna P a comm H87M PRO USB3 0 Front panel connector YA The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately S These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 3 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s 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
26. State Support Auto Allows you to set the a C state according to the following configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 2 PCH Configuration ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode We My Favorit i Ait E Advanced POH Configuration gt PCI Express Configuration settings PCI Express Configuration Intel 0 Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to control the ASPM Active State Power Management on both Northbridge side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto ASPM Support Disabled Allows you to set the ASPM level Configuration options Disabled Auto LOs L1 LOsL1 PCle Speed Auto Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 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 S4 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 Allows you to set the wake up time The values range from 0 Immediately to 120 m
27. System Agent Configuration gt Check to enable UT d function on MCH UT d Disabled CPU Audio Device Enabled DUI Port Audio Disabled Graphics Configuration DAT Configuration NB PCIe Configuration Menory Configuration Quick Note Last Modified VT d Disabled Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function CPU Audio Device Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled DVI Port Audio Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCle graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select which of the iGPU PCIE Graphics device for Primary Display Configuration options Auto IGPU PCIE PCI iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to set the system memory size allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options Auto 32M 64M 96M 128M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Auto Allows you to enable or disable Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor For LucidLogix Virtu MVP function support set this item
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29. components ee ot ASUS EHE a H87M PRO DOD ZEIL te Gag Eir ELLE Slot Description PCle 3 0 2 0 x16_1 slot Yellow at x16 mode PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot PCle 2 0 x16_2 slot Dark brown at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction VGA configuration Single VGA PCle card Dual VGA PCle card PCI Express operating mode x16 Recommend for single VGA x16 x16 graphics card to get better performance In single VGA card mode use the PCle 3 0 2 0 x16_1 slot yellow for a PCI Express We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment The PCle x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCle x1_1 and PCle x2 slots The default setting is x2 mode Go to the BIOS Setup to change the settings IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN Marvell 9172 PCIE x16_1 PC
30. hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the frequently used items New Quick Note function allows you to take notes in the BIOS environment New log reminder allows you to view all your modified settings F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file press the reset button of your chassis for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q Shield s special design makes it convenient and easy to install on your motherboard With better electric conductivity it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shield it against EMI Electromagnetic Interference ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q Connector is a unique adapter that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to one module eliminating the hassle of plugging one cable at a time and making the connection quick and accurate ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q Slo
31. 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 Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device 3 32 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorit iZ Mali fil Tueake E Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration gt HD fiudio Controller Enabled Disabled Azalia HD fudio Front Panel Type mm SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express X16 2 slot Black bandwidth KZ node Marvell Storage Controller Enabled Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Marvell Storage Power Sav ing Disabled Quick Note Last Modified Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Serial Port Configuration ShortCut and My Favorites Defaults Exit 2 Print Screen HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller The following two 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 supp
32. resume from a low power hibernate state in seconds Saving your system memory to the designated SSD it provides your computer a faster wake up response time while still keeping the energy use low 1 1 2 DIGI VRM Digital Power Design DIGI VRM All new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal SVID requests from the CPU with ultra fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power Accurate delivery reduces waste and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential EPU EPU Energy Processing Unit the world s first real time power saving chip automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the component s lifespan 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system level upgrades for every use Chapter 1 Product introduction USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost which supports USB 3 0 standard UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol significantly increases a USB device
33. the 4 pin 8 pin EATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot 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 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 If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions PWR_LED SPEAKER T T n A VA u ul H J 4 do 9 I I EEx S g EEER CS Io SS e Ke D D 00 E p ag 5 5 Se 45 ag eg O 28 o met af CO oa o LL IL HDD_LED PWR_SW RESET al Ri a CA Requires an ATX power supply 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 mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connecto
34. the best quality reliability and durability ASUS Digital Power Design Digital Power Control Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU ASUS 4 Phase Power Design ASUS CPU power utility continued on the next page H87M PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DRAM Fuse Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention ASUS ESD Guards Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan ASUS All 5K Hour Solid Capacitors 2 5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability ASUS Stainless Steel Back O 3x More durable corrosion resistant coating ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS EPU ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS USB 3 0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3 0 transmission ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB HDD support ASUS GPU Boost ASUS MemOK ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS AI Charger ASUS USB Charger ASUS Anti Surge ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q Connector ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Stylish Heatsink and MOS Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control providing an exclusive tailored fan speed setting for each fan ASUS EZ DIY ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface AS
35. to Enabled to empower both integrated and discrete graphics The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI Desktop Management Interface functions DMI Gen 2 Auto Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2 Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled NB PCle Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs ASPM L1 ASPM LOsL1 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS H87M PRO 3 29 3 6 5 AMT Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Active Management parameters ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorit SS Ma A
36. to provide reasonable protection against 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 ASUS H87M PRO A 1 gt Kl el Vu A 2 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
37. 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 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 remains lit Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you 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 If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK switch to boot and load BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings 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 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you to turn on or off the GPU Boost function dn CO GPU Boost l Disable Enable Default o 5 H87M PRO GPU Boost switch To ensure sys
38. you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices 3 48 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility or performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system s failure to boot Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary AN Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive A Save a copy of the original motherb
39. you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more custom signed UEFI executable files can be loaded UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders drivers and applications Yes Load the default dbx Enabled Load from a USB storage device The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 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 W Boot Override To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press lt F5 gt when ASUS Logo appears Press lt F8 gt after POST To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears These items displays the 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 45 3 46 3 9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode dr thy Favor SS Main Ai Tweaker G Advances Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS 0 C Profile ASUS SPD Information 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
40. 3 After the download is complete click OK ASUS H87M PRO 4 13 4 14 4 3 9 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 Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS boot logo the BIOS from file Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 10 USB Charger USB Charger allows you to quick charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off in sleep mode or hibernate mode To launch USB Charger click USB Charger on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar VA The USB Charger will not work if the ErP ready item in the BIOS is enabled Indicates that the connected USB device is in charging Click to fast mode charge your USB device Click to stop charging your USB device Click to detect the connected USB device Click to discard the settings Click to apply the settings Click to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off f Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to your user manual for more details ASUS H87M PRO 4 15 4 3 11 Syst
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42. ASHES RUMSCUNSMO POEMS VST RRERScMoTELUMORVEL TES KC Korea Warning Statement BE 717 AE 90447124 o alt 7 9 B APAAPA FE AAAA ASHE Ae BALI ga ZE AAAA 44 Ved SG FIUME 1314 HEI USI VIVAAH BER HAMAS 4 Bd us Appendices 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 indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in 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 ori 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 different regions RF Equipment Notices C
43. ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU Cache and Core frequencies and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up To launch TurboV EVO click TurboV EVO on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar YA Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable AN For system stability all changes made in TurboV EVO will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts Using TurboV EVO CPU Frequency Click or to adjust the CPU Ratio and CPU Cache Ratio Click or to select the number of cores to Click to save the adjust changes into a profile Click to undo all the Click to load changes the saved profile Tick to enable See to apply all the Group Tuning changes ASUS H87M PRO 4 7 Voltage Click orto Drag A to adjust CPU adjust DRAM Core Voltage offset CPU Analog Drag A to adjust CPU VO PCH Cache Voltage offset and PCHVLX voltages Click to save the changes into a profile Click to undo all the Click to lo
44. Agent Configuration AMT Configuration USB Configuration Platform Misc Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration am Wick te Lost Hod ified Network Stack ge Opt General Help Prev Values Shorteu Add to ShortCut and My Favorites Opt in Defaults F10 Save it F12 Print Screen ASUS H87M PRO 3 21 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects A The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode W My Favorit i Ai Tueake 5 Advanced CPU Configuration gt Includes THI TMZ and ENTIN Quick Note Last Modified Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut Hyper thread ing ShortCut and My Favorites FS Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit 2 Print Screen Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core are enabled Disabled Only one thread per activated core is enabled 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Active Processor Cor
45. Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration package power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Package Power Time Window Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s package power time window Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s short duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limiy to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help votlage stability Configuration options Auto CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto Allows your system to take precautionary actions to be taken by the CPU when the thermal conditions 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 15
46. CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Power Decay Mode Auto 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 Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto Allows you to set the gradient of the high speed active phase current balance during load transients to eliminate current imbalance that can result from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 Power Current Offset Auto 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
47. D Information gt DIMM Slot mani DIM Slot number Manufacturer Qinonda Module Size 1024 MBytes Maximum Banduidth 1333 Mhz Part Nunber IMSH1GUO3ALF1C 13H Serial Number 24030811 roduct Week Year 24 2008 SPD Ext JEDEC ID Frequency Mhz D D Quick Note Last Modified tRAS tRC B Select Screen I tRRD Change Opt tRFC F1 General Help tUTR 5 f s U tRIP 5 R tPA o P wirt and My Favorites Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen ASUS H87M PRO 3 47 3 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 You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu STATES Seta tis Save Changes H Reset Discard Changes E Exit RSS EZ Mode Dawk EFT Shell frase enpi device Load Optimized Defaults 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 Yes 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 Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When
48. DVD ccssccsssscssesscsensecsenseesenseecenseecenseeces 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software ManUalSs iii 4 2 4 3 Software information A 4 3 1 Al SUitG EE 4 3 4 3 2 DIGI VM EE lena die eins 4 4 4 3 3 BPW ia alal 4 6 4 3 4 RU lee EVO carrai 4 7 4 3 5 EDA O P 4 9 4 3 6 USB 3 0 o olci i 4 11 4 3 7 Network Control ENEE 4 12 4 3 8 USB BIOS Flashback 4 13 4 3 9 ll 4 3 10 USB Chargen 4 3 11 System Information 4 3 12 Audio configurations 4 3 13 Intel SBA SUPPOM EEN EE pi RAID support 5 1 KUER UCL EE 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions E 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks iii 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIO ANE 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk ccsscsssssesssssesssssessscsesssseesssseeeseseseeeseneees 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ais 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation Appendices INOUCOS saissciisscnsisssccsccosssssssessoessusessctnsssideodsunssecuabssashcosaiasd arbsedatesosatosossissssiuosedanssesdts A 1 ASUS contact information ii A 4 vi 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 devi
49. E European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant ASUS H87M PRO A 3 A 4 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 812 282 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com
50. Exit and then press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set AN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press lt Del gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt oan em m SP oO bo Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process ASUS H87M PRO 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to Intel AHCVRAID Driver menu then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver path to open the RAID driver folder 5 Select 32bit or 64bit folder depending on your operating sys
51. IE x16_2 PCIE x1_1 shared PCIE x1_2 shared Intel PCH SATA Controller shared HD Audio shared USB 2 0_1 shared USB 2 0_2 USB 3 0 ASUS H87M PRO shared 1 13 wi la 0 ed a f VI 1 2 6 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 1 MemOK button Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK to switch lights continuously Press and hold the MemOK button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot CCT ao D i CH MemOK em l z a rm D D 1 z g 8 ki coca comm ae H87M PRO MemOK switch a_N Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED 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 the Windows OS environment During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system
52. Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup YA Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup aN Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports are set to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press lt Ctrl gt lt l gt to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation 1 Create RAID Volume 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model o ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS t Select Serial 9LSOHJA4 9LSOF4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LSOBJ5H All Rights Reserved 4 Recovery Volume Options 5 Acceleration Options 6 Exit Size 149 0GB 149 0GB 149 0GB 149 0GB ESC Exit Type Status Vol ID ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options AN The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen VA The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS H87M PRO Creating a RAID set To create a
53. My Favorites 1 Optimized Befanlto fib See ESC Dit Menu items Submenuitem Pop up window Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favori For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration Main For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions Ex For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen 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 Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item S
54. US CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Other features Support SBA continued on the next page xi xii H87M PRO specifications summary Internal UO connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x 19 pin USB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 2 0 port 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 6 x SATA 6 0 Gb s connectors yellow 1 x CPU fan connector 4 pin for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode CPU coolers control 3 x Chassis fan connectors 4 pin 1 x COM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x GPU Switch 1 x MemOK Button 128 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified Log F12 PrintScreen Function F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information WI 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME PXE 3 x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x Q Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q connector retail version only 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS Utilities Anti virus software OEM version uATX Form Factor 9 6 x 8 4 24 4cm x 21 3cm fo Specifications are subject to change without notice Packag
55. ache 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 VA 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 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the processor including its PCle controller and power control unit Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency 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 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 UO Voltage Offset Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I O on the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the
56. ad changes the saved Click to apply all the rofile P Click orto adjust CPU System changes Agent CPU Digital I O and CPU Input VCCIN voltages GPU Boost Click or to adjust the iGPU Max Ratio Tick Adaptive or Manual to select the CPU Graphics Voltage mode Click to save the Drag A to adjust CPU S Graphics Voltage changes ranie settings Click to load the saved Click to apply all the profile changes Click to undo all the changes Auto Tuning Select the function to auto tune Click to automatically overclock and achieve a total system level up 4 8 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 5 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions To launch Fan Xpert 2 click Fan Xpert 2 on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to maximize the fan speed Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan s noise level and speed Click to increase the fan s speed for a high cooling capability Click to set the fan s speed to silent mode Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system s temperature Click and drag to set the fan s rotati
57. age 12 000 V Quick Note Last Modified Screen CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Select Iten ct CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 ROH Change Opt Pl General Help CPU Fan Profile Standard f2 Previous Values 3 Shortcut fdd to ShortCut and My Favorites Chassis1 Q Fan Control Enabled CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A Chassis Fan 1 2 Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speed 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 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item ASUS H87M PRO 3 37 3 38 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature YA The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q Fan Control item to Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPM Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM
58. all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry 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 R glement sur le mat riel 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 interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 VCCI Class B Statement tit dpi Ao e pat ME e E ERMET CORE gt MRS TERET TAM CI LIMI VOCI DARI lt 77 ACMA RE TY OBR RRRRTSMSHE LAME L THLE MR MBRMIVASF LEY s ng CRL CR
59. arity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS H87M PRO 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt 3 Setthe SATA Mode item to RAID
60. ashback 1 2 3 4 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http support asus com Extract and rename the BIOS image file to H87MPRO CAP Copy H87MPRO CAP to the root directory of the USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port when the system is turned off Press the reset button for three seconds and the power LED on your chassis begins to flash Wait until the power LED of your chassis goes out indicating that the BIOS update process is completed USB BIOS Flashback port YA For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 11 1 EZ Update in Chapter 3 Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while j BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename file format error If this scenario happens please restart the system to turn off the light Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection
61. ault value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press lt Enter gt The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press lt Y gt to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or lt N gt to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS H87M PRO 5 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when 4 you delete a RAID set To delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes 1 Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Usethe up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press lt Y gt to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press lt N gt to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID support Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5
62. ay architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks Pixel Clock H total x V Total x Frame Rate Screen refresh rate DVI port 165 MHz VGAport 180 MHz HDMI port 300 MHz DisplayPort 533 MHz LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Off No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection CH Orange Blinking Data activity 1 Gbps connection ER Orange Blinking Ready to wake up then steady from S5 mode 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange BO light blue black H ime aray D I rn 2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS ASUS H87M PRO 2 15 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS in 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 4 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector so asa sN Turn on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c
63. ce or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values ASUS H87M PRO 3 35 3 6 10 Network Stack ASUS UEF BIOS nr pa Dasz Metuork Disch Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 pv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 36 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 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 UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 15 Ma Ai Tueake Co Advan CPU Tenperature 73 C 163 F CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1967 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A n 2 Speed N A Chassis Fan 3 Speed N A UCCIN Voltage 1 792 U J W Voltage 3 328 U SU Voltage 5 120 U 120 Volt
64. ces to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet 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
65. croll bar Ascroll 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 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings General help At the top right corner 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 Quick Note button This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup ASUS H87M PRO 3 5 3 3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items ele My Favoriten Tesch io 1 the Ube er ser Le sele reso 14 ce gar key Quick Neto Let folifia Right click ut ad Wu Tea Les A
66. d overview 1 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 2 Motherboard layout 21 3cm 8 4in lt gt
67. d the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them 3 54 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system YA 4 2 Support DVD information This motherboard supports 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 and 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 operating systems OS Motherboard settings and hardware options vary The setup procedures presented in this chapter are for reference only Refer to Windows operating system documentation for detailed information YA 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 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices The AHCI RAID Driver menu contains the RAID AHCI driver disk The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Click the Contact T
68. dding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press lt F4 gt on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page YA You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 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 UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode d My Favorit DI Tweak C Advanced Choose the system default language DEER IPER aries Wick Note Last Hodified System Date Monday 01 12 2009 D ect Screen Systen Tine 18 46 22 Select Change Opt General Help Security F2 Previous Values Shortcut fidd to ShortCut and My Favorites Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings intsiatretor Tee Be Posad Quick Rete Last ofif iod YA If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to era
69. der Windows 7 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 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 E elt xa E E Ww y re E a u W Q Q aci O A A OO O o IZ9 o IZZ Z a DO aam EE EEE PINI PINI deo 9 a 8 a ae Si lr a Os Uz Na FER 25373 res x eo DS Oo 38 0 LOT S g o D d al Sha S D Lu al HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition H87M PRO Front panel audio connector SS We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD ASUS H87M PRO 1 21 6 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN1 2 3 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 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 A
70. ding on your CPU specification Do not remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration la 0 da a lt UO ASUS H87M PRO 4 5 4 3 3 EPU EPU is an enery saving utility that allows you to adjust the CPU GPU and Fan Control settings to their power saving conditions To launch EPU click EPU on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Click to configure Click to configure Click to configure the the settings in High Click to configure the settings in settings in Auto mode Performance mode the settings in Max Away mode Power Saving mode Tick to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click 4 or gt to adjust the Configured Max CPU Power Click W to select a fan profile Tick to put the system sound on mute mode aN When you enable Configured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows OS information of your computer However the true CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you manually set You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 4 TurboV EVO
71. 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 Aggressive LPM Support Auto This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI or RAID and allow you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto IDE Legacy Native Mode Selection Native This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to IDE Configuration options Native Legacy S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G_1 SATA6G_6 Yellow This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI or RAID and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H87M PRO 3 27 3 28 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration ASUS UFFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode de thy Favorit i x Ai Tueak E Aduanced
72. e contents Check your motherboard package for the following items YA If any of the items are damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrations above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary xiii xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips cross screwdriver E vi O A Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional YA The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA1150 socket for Intel 4th Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron Processors This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU dual channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel H87 Express Chipset Intel H87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the 1150 socket Intel 4th generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance
73. e manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration 4 3 2 DIGI VRM ASUS DIGI VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability It also provides the highest power efficiency generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss To launch DIGI VRM click DIGI VRM on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Help Click to apply all the changes Click to undo all the changes Chapter 4 Software support CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient response CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component The actual performance boost may vary depen
74. e processor 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 Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the base frequency when operating below power current and temperature specification limit Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS H87M PRO 3 23 CPU C States Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled VA The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to Enabled Enhanced C1 state Enabled Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration options Disabled CPU C7 CPU C7s C7 Latency Long Allows you to set the duration of C7 latency for C7 state Configuration options Short Long Package C
75. ed Allows you to set the optimized setting for stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC ASUS H87M PRO 3 13 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance 0 Regular 25 Medium 50 High 75 Ultra High and 100 Extreme Configuration options Auto Regular Medium High Ultra High Extreme YA The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification CPU Fixed Frequency XXX This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 200kHz to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to set the power phase based on the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment 1 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual e Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored This following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control item to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast Allows you to
76. el e YA When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as H87MPRO CAP for this motherboard ASUS H87M PRO 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup Press lt Delete 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 Delete gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis S 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 A The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey lt F5 gt See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and
77. em Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard CPU and memory settings To launch System Information click System Information on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen click MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen click CPU tab to view the processor s information 4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen click SPD tab to view the memory s information 4 3 12 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Sensing function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on Ei F Ej the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager ASUS H87M PRO 4 17 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows 7 W
78. es All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for the CPU Disabled Disables this function Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching Disabled Disables this function Boot Performance mode Max Non Tu Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff 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 Allows your system to adjust th
79. he PCH Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 185V to 2 135V with a 0 005V interval PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 735V to 1 500V with a 0 005V interval YA The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto Allows you to set a fraction of DRAM voltage as reference on the control lines Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A B The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300x with a 0 0050x interval Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Automatic configuration Disabled Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability Enabled Sets to Enabled for EMI control 3 20 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 Advanced menu The 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 ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Na fi Tu CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Paraneters POI Configuration SATA Configuration System
80. he Utilities tab to display the menu shows the ASUS contact applications and information other software that the motherboard supporis Click an icon to display DVD motherboard information Click an item to install Click to show more items If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD ASUS H87M PRO 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals YA The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the 2 folder of your selected software L 3 Some software manuals are eg provided in different languages JOIA Double click the language to show erer A the software manual bee g te gt a L Py D Kl er ID a The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you
81. i Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H87M PRO 3 39 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the other BIOS items ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode de My Favorit i Ma DI Tueaker Ce Advanced Select Enable to accelerate the boot speed Select Disable to go back to normal boot Fast Boot Enabled USB Support Partial Tw PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Next Boot after AC Power Loss Norna Boot Boot Logo Display Enabled Boot Logo Size Control Ruta Quick Note Last Modified POST Delay Tine sec ze t Screen lect Iten Bootup NumLock State On Ente t Opt Vait For PU If Error Enabled Pl General Prev ious Option ROM Messages Force HIE F3 Shortcut F4 Add to ShortCut and My Favorites Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled FS Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed YA The following four items appear only when you set Fast Boot to Enabled USB Support Partial In Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST Th
82. i Tu E Advanced AMT Configuration gt Intel ANT Gua Enable Disable Intel R Active Management Technology BIOS BIOS Hotkey Pressed bisabled Extension IANT WU is always enabled Un Configure ME Disabled Intel AMT Enabled Allows you to enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extension iAMT H W is always enabled This option just controls the BIOS extension execution If enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device Configuration options Disabled Enabled BIOS Hotkey Pressed Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS hotkey press Configuration options Disabled Enabled Un configure ME Enabled Allows you to unconfigure ME without password Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode My Favorit ht Ai Tu Advanced USB Configuration gt Enables Legacy USB support AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications Legacy USB Support Enabled Intel alt Mode futo EHCI Hand off Disabled KingstonDT 101 62 USB S e to ISB Single Port Control Quick Rote Last Wed ified VA The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enab
83. ile 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 Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot yellow at x16 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot dark brown max at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots The PCle x16_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCle x1_1 and PCle x1_2 slot The default setting is x2 mode Go to the BIOS setup to change the settings Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Dual VGA output support DisplayPort HDMI DVI RGB port Supports DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz 3840 x 2160 60Hz Supports HDMI with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously Supports Intel InTru 3D Intel Quick Sync Video Intel Clear Video HD Technology and Intel Insider Maximum shared memory of 1024MB Supports ATI Quad GPU CrossFirex Technology Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller continued on the next page H87M PRO specifications summary Storage Rea
84. ile 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 Deleting the db file may cause boot failure Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Yes Load the default db Enabled Load from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more custom signed UEFI executable files can be loaded UEFI executable files include UEFI boot loaders drivers and applications Yes Load the default db Enabled Load from a USB storage device a_N The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 3 44 Chapter 3 BIOS setup dbx Management The dbx Revoked Signature database lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded N Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Deleting the dbx exposes your system to security threats Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Yes Load the default dbx Enabled Load from a USB storage device Append dbx from File Allows
85. indows 8 Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Advanced settings Set default device button Control settings panel Analog and digital connector status 4 18 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 13 Intel SBA support Intel SBA Small Business Advantage is a combination of hardware and software that provides unique security and productivity capabilities designed for small businesses YA Intel SBA requires MEI driver AMT host software kit installed Platform requirements Windows 7 Windows 8 32 64bit Lynx Point PCH with Core Haswell CPU Shark Bay platforms with 5MB vPro ME 9 0 firmware load CPU and chipset requirements Intel Core i3 Core i5 Core i7 with B85 or H87 Express chipset Intel Core i5 Core i7 vPro with one of these chipsets B85 H87 or Q87 The Intel Management Engine software kit must be installed The Local Manageability Service and Intel Management Engine Interface must be installed and running S Local Administrator rights on the target machine YA The Intel SBA does not support the 800 x 600 screen resolution ba Some models without the 5MB ME firmware do not support Intel SBA Please refer to the specification sheet for details Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest CPU QVL Qualified Vendors List Ki la OI da a UO ASUS H87M PRO 4 19 J g p er ec a
86. inutes Active 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 25 3 26 Active Memory Threshold 0 Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work YA Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support Disabled Allow you to enable or disable the Intel Smart Connect Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 6 3 SATA 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 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items nt za madi SN Coni tts at rz gt Paible Last Modified General Help za jors Dear Ct aed Mu Tea lies mi Chapter 3 BIOS setup SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard
87. irst Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCle 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 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 Windows UEFI Allows you to select your installed operating system Execute Mode 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 Windows Vista Windows XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set OS Type to Windows UEFI Model It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Install Default Secure Boot keys 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 The settings are applied after reboot Save Secure Boot Keys A
88. is process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 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 restarting 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 an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss Boot Logo Display Enabled Enabled Display the boot logo during POST Disabled Hide the logo during POST
89. le is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR A or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 i J O o D th Do oom H87M PRO 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system 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 According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 MHz 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 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 yo
90. led Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program It cannot be recognized in boot devices list Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the EHCI Hand off support USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port YA Refer to section 1 2 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports ASUS H87M PRO 3 31 3 6 7 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features ASUS UEF BIOS Utility Advanced Mode K it n Di Tueak 5 Advanced Platform Misc Configuration gt For enhanced PCI Express power saving Select Enable to perform PCI Express Native Power Managenent Disabled fictive State Pover Management ASP operations in OS PCI Express Native Power Management Disabled Allows you to enhance the
91. llows you to save all the Security Boot keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any 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 Configuration options Yes No Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Yes Load the default PK Enabled Load from a USB storage device A The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable ASUS H87M PRO 3 43 KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx YA Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Once the KEK is deleted the db and dbx cannot be updated under operating system Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Yes Load the default KEK Enabled Load from a USB storage device Append KEK from File Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Yes Load the default KEK Enabled Load from a USB storage device f The KEK f
92. module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis RxD Q Txp Le at DIR O GND a wt DSR 2 RTS m sf CTS Rite PIN1 DcD L DO Oo ec EELER H87M PRO Serial port COM connector The serial port bracket COM is purchased separately ASUS H87M PRO 1 23 8 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The 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 EATX12V EATXPWR oo00 SADU 3 Volts Q GND z IRAR 12 Volts J 5 Volts i EFF 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby C 5 Volts Power OK CH 5 Volts Pas GND GND Sea 5 Volts GND 2222 GND _ C H GND A EE 5 vele EH PSON GND GND o 3 3 Volts_ 12 Volts fi DO cm 3 Volts CH 3 Volts PIN H87M PRO EATX power connectors AN Fora 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 Do not forget to connect
93. n device to do so Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode Allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST 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 automatically 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 ff 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 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 f
94. nabled Chassis1 2 3 Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis1 2 3 Fan Profile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign detailed fan speed control parameters YA The following four items appear only when you set the Chassis1 2 3 Fan Profile items to Manual Chassis1 2 3 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 75 C Chassis1 2 3 Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and 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 Chassis1 2 3 Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan1 2 3 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Ant
95. nfiguration options Auto 1 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Chapter 3 BIOS setup tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto Dec_WRD Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto 15 Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 MISC MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enable Disable DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimiz
96. oard 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 Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 11 1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment YA EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP Ge Internet Service Provider This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package ASUS H87M PRO 3 49 3 50 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility YA Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website Ges 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 Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it Othelp Tafo IEnteri Selmet ow Lei Mahl Suiteh Mips Pagel Pg Dionne gd Ban Es 3 Press lt Tab gt 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 lt Tab gt 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 pe
97. on speed Click to undo Click and drag the changes the sliders to adjust the fan s responsiveness Click to go back to Click to switch between i the previous screen the CPU and chassis Geet the fan screens ASUS H87M PRO 4 9 4 10 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is below 75 C Click and drag to adjust the fan s speed Click to go back Click to switch between the to the previous CPU and chassis fan screens screen When the CPU temperature reaches 75 C the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch only 4 pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2 The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2 pin fans If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its full speed If the CPU or chassis fans have been changed the Fan Auto Tuning process should be repeated DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 6 USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices To launch USB 3 0 Boost click USB 3 0 Boost on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Using USB 3 0 Boost 1 2 3 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port
98. onnector at the back I O The S PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality ASUS H87M PRO 1 1 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology an important part of Green ASUS eco friendly computing reduces load and wait time eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage and uses an installed SSD requires 18 6 GB available space as a cache for frequently accessed data or applications It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity operating up to six times faster than a hard drive only system to boost the system s overall performance 4th generation Intel Core processors support Intel Smart Response Technology An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel Smart Response Technology The SSD is reserved for caching function Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real time even when your system is in sleep mode This saves wait time for applications to update and sync with the cloud for a more efficient computing experience Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows your computer to quickly
99. ons Auto 1 16 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 ASUS H87M PRO 3 11 3 12 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write to Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 RTL IOL control 31 DRAM RTL CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHB_R0DO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Co
100. orts 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 33 PCI Express X16_2 slot Dark brown Bandwidth X2 mode X2 mode PClex16_2 slot runs at x2 mode with all slots enabled X4 mode PClex16_2 slot runs at x4 mode for high performance support PClex1_1 and PClex1_2 will be disabled Marvel Storage Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Marvel Storage controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Marvel Storage OPROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Marvel Storage OPROM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Marvel Storage Power Saving Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Marvel Storage Power Saving function Configuration options Enabled Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the Realtek LAN controller The following item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration VA This item function
101. p to recover the BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS H87M PRO 3 51 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive aN NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer When the ASUS Logo appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support
102. perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual A DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to a A complete a task f IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task YA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics 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 H87M PRO specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi GPU support LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 Generation 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 Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel H87 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs max 32GB DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Prof
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104. profile 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support 4 3 8 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set a schedule to when you can download for a newer version To launch USB BIOS Flashback click USB BIOS Flashback on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to check for a new BIOS Update available for download Click to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download Il In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the download schedule Downloading the updated BIOS LS Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear VO connection of your user manual for more details To download the updated BIOS 1 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click B from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click Download
105. quest please 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 information vi About this UE vii H87M PRO specifications SUMMAFY riir rire ix Package Contents siisesssisccssissssssiccssacncassiocssssnesstuacssscoesisisessssessiiusesanssesstusosnnseesneseranes xiii Installation tools and cCoMponents rece xiv Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product MONINE esinin aeaaeae 1 1 1 1 2 DIGI VRM Digital Power Design ii 1 2 1 1 3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 2 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1 3 1 1 5 ASUS EZ DING punica iaia RUne 1 4 1 1
106. r computer with ESD Guards Electrostatic discharge ESD conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any USB peripherals causing damage to the computer ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the ESD current away for a more reliable computing environment 1 1 4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment The heatsink design also lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat exchange Combined with usability and aesthetics the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance ASUS H87M PRO 1 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing environment With its Fan Auto Tuning feature ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks all fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans specifications and positions 1 1 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate UEFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for
107. r 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 S System warning speaker 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 ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_SW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF S 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 ASUS H87M PRO 1 25 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel ASUS H87M PRO 2 1 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation cure the mothe
108. r panel I O ports ASUS unique features Intel H87 Express Chipset 6x Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors yellow with RAID 0 1 5 10 and Intel Rapid Start Technology 12 support Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Marvell PCle SATA 6 0 Gb s controller 2x eSATA ports at the back I O These functions will work depending on the CPU installed These SATA ports are for data hard drives only ATAPI devices are not supported Realtek ALC892 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Absolute Pitch 192khz 24bit true BD lossless sound Supports Jack Detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF out port at back I O Intel H87 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost 2x 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 H87 Express Chipset 8x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 6 ports at mid board 2 ports at the rear panel 1 x PS 2 Keyboard Mouse COMBO port 1 x Optical S PDIF out port 1x LAN RJ 45 port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D Sub port 2x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports blue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 2 x eSATA 6 0Gb s ports 8 channel audio ports ASUS 5X Protection ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection DIGI VRM DRAM Fuse ESD Guards All 5K Hour Solid Capacitors and Stainless Steel Back I O to ensure
109. rboard to the Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to se chassis N S 0 fe a f VI ASUS H87M PRO 2 1 2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install Ce a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 socket on the LGA1150 socket 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 1 3 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS H87M PRO mbly stall the CPU heatsink and fan asse To unin 2 1 4 DIMM installation ATX Power connection 2 1 5 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 6 SATA device connection ASUS H87M PRO 2 9 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install the ASUS Q Connector To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards ASUS H87M PRO 2 11 2 12 2 2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds and the BIOS is updated automatically To use USB BIOS Fl
110. rform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Chapter 3 BIOS setup if X This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and WA single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure AN Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 9 Exit Menu for details 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 BIOS file amp The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing 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 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setu
111. s only if there is a serial port COM connector on the motherboard Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings I0 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options I0 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 I0 2E8h IRQ 3 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 9 APM ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode d ty Favori ST a AI feck GE tonitor W 5 Aduanced APM gt Deep 4 Disabled Uhen enabled the sy will further redu Restore AC Power Loss Power Off will power off t devices The Power On By PCIE Disabled can be woken Power On By Ring Disabled dev ices Power On By RTC Disabled 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 Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Realtek LAN devi
112. s transfer speed up to 170 faster than the already impressive USB 3 0 transfer speed It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction USB Charger With a dedicated onboard controller quick charge all your smart devices such as smartphones tablets and more all up to three times faster even when the system is powered off in sleep or hibernation mode Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs Al Suite 3 With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities MemOK MemOK the remarkable memory rescue tool allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues ensure memory boot compatibility determine fail safe settings and dramatically improve the systemis bootup ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU ESD Protect you
113. se the RTC RAM 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 7 Administrator 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 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 pa
114. set a response for the CPU power phase control Configuration options Ultra Fast Fast Medium Regular CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component 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 YA Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support 3 14 Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your core processor s speed to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled YA The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit
115. setup 3 1 Knowing BIOSi c ia 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program ci 3 2 3 2 1 EZ MOJO aaa eoat aaa aa aa la 3 3 3 2 2 Advanced Mode 3 3 My CU 3 4 MAN MON EE 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu 3 6 Advanced MENU scscsscssrseesrseesrsecesrseeesrseeesrseeerersssserssssersesreresnerees 3 6 1 CPU Configuratio siisii ssia ainaoikeaa 3 6 2 PCH Configuration a 3 6 3 SATA Ne EE 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration iii 3 28 3 6 5 AMT Configuration ui 3 6 6 USB COnfIQUIAtIONI v ii 3 6 7 Platform Misc Confiouraton eesesesseseeeeeeseeteeeteneteeeenes 3 6 8 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 6 9 APM 3 6 10 Network Stack 3 7 Monitor menu 3 8 BOOt MENU ssssssscisesssncesssnsssssnsosesusssssnsocesnsscusunssesunsoosenssosusuassnsusoseauassnsscoseine 3 9 TOONS MENU sssesssscesssssesssssesssnsssotnsssssisesssusssssnsssonnssostsasestisieoasnuvestsieosssasestees 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ie 3 9 2 ASUS O C Profile iii 3 9 3 ASUS SPD Information ni lia 3 10 Exit menu 3 11 Updating BlOS ssiaiic ctsccccsistsecsessicattscsetectetctecdess scart csessercncncedatevoastreveresnsrie 3 11 1 EZ Update isicicccscscsssescscecsescaceescsesteacssedtecstcecreeactesteentseasestetersteees SH ASUS EZ Flash ege ana 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Contents Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system si 4 2 Support DVD information rririir iris 4 2 1 Running the support
116. ssword 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 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 3 BIOS setup 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction YA The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ASUS UER BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Coe Advanced This item is default set to Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed 3000MHz Enabled for maximun performance under XMP Manu define menory Target DRAM Speed 133aMitz frequency mode o Disable
117. t keys to adjust the optimal iGPU frequency value The frequency may vary depending on the system load Chapter 3 BIOS setup GPU Boost As Is GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance Configuration options As Is Enabled EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this e happens revert to the default settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Configuration options Auto 1 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration opti
118. t Mode Adaptive Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU Graphics 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 ASUS H87M PRO 3 17 3 18 YA 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 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 YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Adaptive Mode Additional Turbo Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Auto This item allows you to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics 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 CPU Cache Voltage Auto Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode YA The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the CPU C
119. t is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your DIY experience Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 6 Other special features DisplayPort Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10 8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables providing billions of colors and bi directional communications thus enabling the fastest refresh rates and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable It also supports HDCP copy protection for Blu ray discs Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort cable with your 3D display then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience HDMI Support High Definition Multimedia Surface HDMI is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit channel audio and uncompressed digital video up to 4K 2K resolution visuals through a single cable Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu ray discs HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS H87M PRO 1 5 1 2 Motherboar
120. tem Copy the files of the selected folder to the root path of your USB floppy disk drive YA Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers gt RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation YA Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive 5 8 Chapter 5 RAID support Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference 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
121. tem performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off A The GPU Boost LED near the GPU Boost switch lights up when the GPU Boost switch is enabled Refer to section 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU Boost LED If you enable this switch under the Windows OS environment the GPU Boost function will be activated after the next system bootup ASUS H87M PRO 1 15 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC This jumper 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 12 23 D I Sai Normal Clear RTC Default H87M PRO Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure
122. through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 3 1 Al Suite 3 Al Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Ai Suite 3 To install Al Suite 3 on your computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Special tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click Utilities tab gt Al Suite 3 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 After the Al Suite 3 is installed restart your computer Using Al Suite 3 You can launch the Al Suite 3 for the following Windows operating systems For Windows 7 click g on the notification area For Windows 8 click the AI Suite 3 app from the Start Screen When launched the main screen of the Al Suite 3 appears To go to the Al Suite 3 main menu bar click N on the top edge of the screen YA The main screen of the Al Suite 3 is for reference only and vary with models Main screen Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar ASUS H87M PRO 4 3 Al Suite 3 main menu bar DIGI VRM TurboV EVO USB 3 0 Boost Network iControl USB BIOS Flashback Fan Xpert2 EZUpdate System USB Charger Information ZS The screenshots of Al Suite 3 in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the softwar
123. tion Sp Fan Temp 159 8 F 71 0 DIMM_A1 Qinonda 1024NB 1333th CPULFAN 1934RPM Standard DIMM_AZ N A UCCIN Volt TIU CHAPAN N A Standa CIN Vol 1 Wm mu FANI i andard bim Mun CHa_FAN2 N A Standard C System Performance Performance Energy Saving Boot Priority Shortt FI Advanced Mode ET Boot Menu FA DefauTE PS Selects the boot Loads optimized Selects the Advanced Displays the Advanced device priority default settings mode functions mode menus Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority YA The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system ASUS H87M PRO 3 3 3 4 3 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 YA To access the Advanced Mode click Exit then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey Back button Menu bar General help JSS UEH BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Wy Favorite Z Main mn Teter Co Ani GJ But fen Gi SS madi CRI Configuration gt Le Idea TRI PO and DTTA Le ee fei fe Disabled Emana Last ified Total Want te Thermal Metter TTT Atie Precemer Cores wer M Add Lo Darto and
124. u do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB 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 im 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 higher frequency refer to section 3 5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS H87M PRO 1 11 1 2 5 Expansion slots ji d Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
125. ur seconds to let the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting ASUS H87M PRO 2 17 gt D U er ID N 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS YA The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances Anerror message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personn
126. value The values range from 0 001V to 0 999V with a 0 001V interval CPU Digital I O 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 Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I O on the processor Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency 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 SVID Support Auto Disabling SVID support stops the processor from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled YA We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to Enabled SVID Voltage Override Auto Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 2 440V with a 0 001V interval ASUS H87M PRO 3 19 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 185V to 1 800V with a 0 005V interval A According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may fe damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V PCH VLX Voltage Auto Allows you to set the voltage for the I O on t
127. will remain lit until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an easy way to identify problems related to the DRAM L DRAM LED a 8 a ch DO CI H87M PRO DRAM LED ASUS H87M PRO 1 17 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 Intel H87 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 yellow These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal 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 H87 chipset SATA6G_5 SATA6G 6 right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle A side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA A port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards AN These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode

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