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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 2
.... Copies of these licenses are included in this product. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 3
... guide...iv Package contents...vi H87I-PLUS specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.6 Jumpers...1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 4
... 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...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 5
... updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 8
...fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector (10-1pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V poweer connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Speaker header 64 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a
WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Mini-ITX form factor...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 15
.... The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices.
• The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 17
...x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 20
... 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.
• Intel display architecture design supports the following maximum supported pixel clocks (Pixel Clock = H total x V Total x Frame Rate (Screen refresh rate)):
- HDMI port: 300 MHz
- DVI port: 165 MHz
- VGA...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 27
... notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which lists the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to display their respective menus.
The...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 28
...system goes into POST.
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
Click to automatically update your
motherboard's driver, software and
firmware
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider).
ASUS H87I-PLUS
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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 29
... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Drive field...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 30
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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.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 33
... your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to 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...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 55
... Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
Disables the SATA function.
[IDE]
Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 64
... Logo Display [Enabled]
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Display the boot logo during POST. Hide the logo during POST.
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.
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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 65
... system waits for the key to be pressed when error occurs.
2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
The third-party ROM messages will be displayed during the boot sequence.
The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
[Enabled...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 66
...] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpR...] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]
2.8.9 Secure Boot
Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 67
..., 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...
H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 68
.... • Press after POST.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
2.8.11 Boot Override
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.
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H87I-PLUS User's Manual - Page 69
... 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.
ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM...