Motherboard H87M-E
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Contents Safety information....................................................................................... iv About this guide.......................................................................................... iv Package contents........................................................................................ vi H87M-E specifications summary................................................................ vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed....................
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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 2. 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.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H87M-E 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. H87M-E specifications summary CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.
H87M-E specifications summary LAN Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN controller USB Intel® H87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) - 8 x USB2.0/1.
H87M-E specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x HDMI port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6.
Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1.2 • 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.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H87M-E 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 3 5 19.3cm (7.6in) CPU_FAN KBMS CHA_FAN2 DIGI +VRM LAN_USB78 AUDIO COM BATTERY CHA_FAN1 16 24.4cm (9.
1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard and USB device wakeup (KB_USBPWB) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) 4. Intel® LGA1150 CPU socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® H87 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [yellow]) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. USB 2.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1.3.1 • 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 LGA1150 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.
4 5 C A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 1.4.1 System memory Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 H87M-E H87M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.
1.4.3 • 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.
Support the DIMM lightly with 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. 1.5 2 1 DIMM notch Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. IRQ assignments for this motherboard LAN PCIE x16_1 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 Intel PCH SATA Controller HD Audio USB2.0_1 USB2.0_2 USB3.0 1.6 1.
4. Hold down the 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! 2. • 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.
3. USB device wake-up (USBPWF) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or by clicking on the USB mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. USBPWF 1 2 3 2 H87M-E +5V (Default) +5VSB H87M-E USB device wake up 1.7 1.7.
4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8channel configuration.
1.7.2 1. Internal connectors ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-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.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) NC AGND NC NC SENSE2_RETUR 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. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR 3.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 H87M-E H87M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
9. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL PWR SW PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND PWR LED HDD_LED+ HDD_LEDGround HWRST# (NC) PIN 1 H87M-E HDD_LED RESET H87M-E System panel connector • • • • 10. 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.
1.8 1. Onboard LEDs 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.
1.9 1.9.1 Software support Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. 1.9.
BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 2-2 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 to enable it. 3.
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H87ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version.
Booting the system to a 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 to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4.
3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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 F7 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 2.
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Pop-up window Submenu item General help Navigation keys Scroll bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 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 confi
Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / 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.
2. Press on your keyboard or right-click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page. 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 2.4 Main menu 2.4.1 System Language [English] The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program.
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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
2.5 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. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to display the following items: Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. Target Cache Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target Cache speed. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and 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 Limit [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key.
DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL initial Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [63 DRAM Clock] DRAM I0-L (CHA) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Delay 1 Clock] - [Delay 15 Clock] DRAM IO-L (CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [A
MISC MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] Enables the MRC fast boot. [Disable] Disables the MRC fast boot. DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...
Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to 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 Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the frequency tuning mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] When enabled, it allows CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal of the external regulator exceeds the limit.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to manage the CPU Integrated VR fault.
Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to set the power saving level 3 threshhold. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. 2.5.13 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. 2.5.
2.5.16 CPU Graphics Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage. Increase the graphics voltage when increasing the iGPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU graphics voltage override. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval.
2.5.19 CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset mode sign. Configuration options: [+] [-]. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU digital I/O voltage offset. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator.
2.5.26 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB. The values range from 0.3950V to 0.6300V with a 0.0050V interval 2.5.28 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. [Disabled] 2.6 Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] [Disabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. Only one thread per activated core is enabled. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only. CPU C states [Enabled] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. Disables enhanced C1 state. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [x] Allows you to set the wake-up time.
[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multiple-monitor output. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Configuration Allows you to control various DMI functions. DMI Gen 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.
Intel® xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB3_1~6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] [HDMI] Sets to an SPDIF audio output. Sets to an HDMI audio output. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. Disables the controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®/Realtek LAN device. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®/ Realtek LAN device. 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.
2.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.7.1 CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperature. 2.7.
2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Chassis1/2 Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. [Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
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.
2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] 2.8.6 The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. [Disabled] 2.8.
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first] 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 system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. OS Type [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system.
KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). 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. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
2.8.10 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. • • 2.8.11 To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
2.9 Tools menu 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.9.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
2.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 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 , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
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.
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.
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A-4 Appendices (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Apr. 17, 2013 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
