ASUS 90MB0F30M0AAY0, H87I-PLUS User Manual

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H87I-PLUS

Motherboard

E8210

First Edition

April 2013

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Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................

iv

About this guide..........................................................................................................

iv

Package contents.......................................................................................................

vi

H87I-PLUS specifications summary..........................................................................

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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 program.....................................................................................

2-6

2.3

My Favorites................................................................................................

2-10

2.4

Main menu...................................................................................................

2-11

2.5

Ai Tweaker menu.........................................................................................

2-13

2.6

Advanced menu..........................................................................................

2-24

2.7

Monitor menu..............................................................................................

2-33

2.8

Boot menu...................................................................................................

2-36

2.9

Tools menu..................................................................................................

2-42

2.10

Exit menu.....................................................................................................

2-43

Appendices

Notices......................................................................................................................

A-1

ASUS contact information......................................................................................

A-3

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, 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

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.

Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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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.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task..

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

 

means that you must press the enclosed key.

 

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

 

Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

 

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS H87I-PLUS motherboard

Cables

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

 

 

Accessories

1 x I/O Shield

 

 

Application DVD

Support DVD

 

 

Documentation

User Guide

 

 

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

H87I-PLUS specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Graphics

Expansion slots

Storage

LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, 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

2 x U-DIMM, max. 16GB DDR3 1600/1333/1066MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory modules

Dual-channel memory architecture

*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.

**Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).

***Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI/D-Sub port

-Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2304@24Hz / 2560 x 1600@60Hz

-Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x1200@60Hz

-Supports D-Sub with max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz

*Max. UMA Memory: 1024MB

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot

Intel® H87 Express Chipset:

 

- 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (yellow)

 

- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 mode

 

LAN

Intel® I217 Gigabit LAN Controller

 

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

 

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-

 

channel audio output

 

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H87I-PLUS specifications summary

USB

ASUS unique features

6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, [blue], 2 ports at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at back panel, [black], 4 ports at mid-board)

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 the best quality, reliability, and durability

ASUS Digital Power Design

-ASUS Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for CPU and iGPU

-ASUS 3 Phase Power Design

ASUS DRAM Fuse

-Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and short circuit damage prevention

ASUS ESD Guards

- Strong ESD protection for extended component lifespan

ASUS All 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors

- 2.5x Long Lifespan with excellent durability

ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O

- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating

ASUS Exclusive Features:

-ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission

-ASUS Network iControl

-ASUS Ai Charger

-ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

-ASUS AI Suite 3

-ASUS GPU Boost

-ASUS Anti-surge

ASUS Turbo-V EVO

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY:

-ASUS My Logo2

-ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

-ASUS EZ Flash 2

Back Panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port ports 1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

3 Audio jack(s)

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H87I-PLUS specifications summary

Internal I/O connectors/ buttons/switches

BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD

Form factor

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (yellow)

1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)

1 x Chassis 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: 6.7 in x 6.7 in (17.0cm x 17.0 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction

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1.1Before 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.

1.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.2.1Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.2.2Screw holes

Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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1-1

Place this side towards

PLUS-H87I

 

the rear of the chassis

 

1.2.3Motherboard layout

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17cm(6.7in)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLRTC

 

 

KBMS_USB56

 

 

 

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+VRM

 

 

 

SPDIFO

Super

 

ATX12V

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

_HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1442

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SU

DVI VGA

 

 

 

 

 

LGA1150

 

LP-I 78H

USB910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB34

SB_PWR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB1314

 

 

4

LAN_USB12

Intel

 

 

BATTERY

Intel®

8MB

SATA_

 

 

I217

 

 

 

H87

 

 

13

 

USB1112

 

 

BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

USB78

 

 

3

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA

 

AAFP

 

SPDIF_OUT

 

 

 

 

ALC

 

 

 

 

 

 

887

 

 

 

PCIEX16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

 

 

 

 

EATXPWR

 

 

240-pin module)

240-pin module)

 

17cm(6.7in)

3

 

9

(64bit,

(64bit,

F PANEL

 

 

 

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

SATA6

 

 

DDR3

DDR3

SATA 5

 

10

 

 

SATA 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA 1

 

 

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1.2.4Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED

Page

1.

Onboard LED (SB_PWR)

1-18

2.

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB_1314)

1-16

3.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

1-15

4.

Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket

1-3

5.

CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

1-14

6.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) )

1-10

7.

DDR3 DIMM slots

1-6

8.

Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

1-15

9.

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

1-17

10.

Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow])

1-14

11.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

1-13

12.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

1-13

13.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, 1112)

1-16

1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium® , Celeron® processors.

PLUS-H87I

H87I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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.

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1.3.1Installing the CPU

1

A

B

2

3

4

C

5

 

A

 

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1.3.2CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

A

2

 

 

B

B

A

3

4

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1 2 A

B

B

A

1.4System memory

1.4.1Overview

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

PLUS-H87I

Channel

Sockets

Channel A

DIMM_A1

Channel B

DIMM_B1

H87I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

1.4.2Memory configurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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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.

Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.

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 you do any of the following:

-Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.

-Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.

This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or less.

Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. 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 the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)

1.4.3Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1.Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

2.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

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2

DIMM notch

1

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM slot key

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket

3

until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.4.4Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

 

1.

Simultaneously press the retaining

 

 

clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2

 

 

 

Support the DIMM lightly with

1

 

your fingers when pressing the

 

 

retaining clips. The DIMM might

 

 

get damaged when it flips out

 

 

with extra force.

 

2.

Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DIMM notch

1.5Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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1.5.1Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6.Replace the system cover.

1.5.2Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1.Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2.Assign an IRQ to the card.

3.Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

1.5.3PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports two PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI

Express specifications.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PCIe x16

shared

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Intel I217 (LAN)

-

-

-

-

shared

-

-

-

On Chip SATA

-

-

-

shared

-

-

-

-

On Chip USB EHCI 1/2

-

-

-

-

shared

-

-

-

On Chip USB XHCI

-

-

-

-

-

shared

-

-

HD Audio

-

-

-

-

-

-

shared

-

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1.6Jumpers

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.

PLUS-H87I

CLRTC

1

2

2

3

Normal

Clear RTC

(Default)

 

 

H87I-PLUS 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 <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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1.7Connectors

1.7.1Rear panel connectors

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

5

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1.PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.

2.Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable

3.Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

4.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED

 

Speed LED

Activity Link

Speed

Status

Description

Status

Description

Off

No link

OFF

10Mbps connection

LED

 

LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

Linked

ORANGE

100Mbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange (Blinking)

Data activity

GREEN

1Gbps connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange (Blinking

Ready to wake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

then steady)

up from S5 mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN port

 

5.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

6.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6- channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

7.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

To configure an 8-channel audio output:

Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Headset

4-channel

6-channel

8-channel

2-channel

 

 

 

 

Light Blue (Rear panel)

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Lime (Rear panel)

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink (Rear panel)

Mic In

Mic In

Bass/Center

Bass/Center

Lime (Front panel)

-

-

-

Side Speaker Out

8.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

9.USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

10.USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices.

Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after 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 for data storage.

We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance from 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.

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 port: 180 MHz

11.DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

12.HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

13.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

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1.7.2Internal connectors

1.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.

PLUS-H87I

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AAFP

 

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

AGND NC NC

NC

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97 compliant definition

H87I-PLUS Front panel audio connector

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]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

2.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

PLUS-H87I

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

 

 

 

 

SPDIF_OUT

H87I-PLUS Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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3.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

CHA_FAN CPU_FAN

PLUS-H87I

CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

H87I-PLUS Fan connectors

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature.

4.Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow])

This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

SATA6

GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXN6

GND

RSATA_RXN6

RSATA_RXP6

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXN5

RSATA_RXP5

GND

SATA4 SATA2

PLUS-H87I

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

RSATA_TXP4

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN4

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN2

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

RSATA_RXN4

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP4

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP2

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3 SATA1

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

RSATA_TXP3

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN3

 

 

 

 

RSATA_TXN1

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

RSATA_RXN3

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP3

 

 

 

 

RSATA_RXP1

GND

 

 

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

H87I-PLUS SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.

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5.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

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.

 

ATX12V

 

EATXPWR

GND

+12V DC

+3 Volts

GND

GND

+12V DC

+12

Volts

+5 Volts

 

PIN 1

+12

Volts

+5 Volts

 

 

+5V Standby

+5 Volts

 

 

Power OK

-5 Volts

PLUS-

 

 

GND

GND

 

+5 Volts

GND

H87I

 

 

 

GND

GND

 

 

 

 

 

+5 Volts

PSON#

 

 

 

GND

GND

 

 

+3

Volts

-12 Volts

 

 

+3

Volts

+3 Volts

 

 

 

PIN 1

 

H87I-PLUS ATX power connectors

We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0 compliant power supply

unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.

We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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.

6.Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

 

SPEAKER

PLUSH87I-

Speaker Out

 

GND

 

GND

 

+5V

 

PIN 1

H87I-PLUS Speaker Out connector

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