Asus H87I-PLUS Specifications

MotherboardH87I-PLUS

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionH87I-PLUSPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutSULP-I78HPCIEX16SuperI/OF_PANELAAFP

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-31.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® 4th generation C

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.1 Installing the CPU123ABABC45

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-51.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationTo install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2BAAB1Apply the Thermal Interface Materi

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-7• 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

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionA DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong di

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-91.5.1 Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-111.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.2. Optical S/

iiE8521Second EditionJuly 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction8. 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

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-131.7.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-15• We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cabl

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-179. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.SULP-I78HPIN 1PWR_BTNGNDPWRPWR_

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate tha

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-191.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/6

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore t

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when i

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedBooting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB p

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <E

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-7• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only wh

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedNavigation keysGeneral helpMenu barSubmenu itemConguration eldsMenu itemsPop-up windowBack buttonMenu itemsThe highligh

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-9Submenu itemsA greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu

2-10Chapter 2: Getting startedAdding items to My FavoritesTo add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:1. Use the arrow keys to select an item t

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-112.4 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an

2-12Chapter 2: Getting startedAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password

ivSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-132.5 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setting

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedScroll down to display the following items:Scroll down to display the following items:Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxx

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-15Target CPU Graphics Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the target CPU Graphics speed.2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the C

2-16Chapter 2: Getting started4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]This item becomes congurable only when the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core] and allows you

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-172.5.11 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Current Capability [Auto]Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-19CPU Internal Power Fault ControlThermal Feedback [Auto]Allows your system to take precautionary actions to be taken by the CPU when

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedPower Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto]Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking p

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-212.5.16 CPU Cache Voltage [Auto]Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache.

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode].Offset Mode Si

vWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-23CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto]Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I/O on the proce

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-252.6.1 CPU CongurationIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Power Management CongurationThis item allows you to manage and congure the CPU’s power.Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Te

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-27DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge side and Southbridge

2-28Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-29Graphics CongurationAllows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.Primary Display [Auto]Allows you t

2-30Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows th

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-312.6.7 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] D

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 ke

vi(continued on the next page)H87I-PLUS specications summaryCPU LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i7/ i5 / i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Proce

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-332.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll dow

2-34Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detect

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-35Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disa

2-36Chapter 2: Getting started2.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-372.8.1 Boot CongurationFast Boot [Enabled][Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.[Enabled] Allows your

2-38Chapter 2: Getting startedPost Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Enabled]. This item allows you

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-39The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].Boot Devices Control [UEFI and L...]Allows you to select the ty

2-40Chapter 2: Getting startedLoad PK from FileAllows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.[Yes] Load the default PK.[Enabled] Lo

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-41The db le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.dbx ManagementThe dbx (Revoked Sign

2-42Chapter 2: Getting started2.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

viiH87I-PLUS specications summaryUSB 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 bac

ASUS H87I-PLUS2-432.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes

H87I-PLUSA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

H87I-PLUSA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

viiiH87I-PLUS specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Internal I/O connectors/buttons/switches1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connecto

ASUS H87I-PLUS1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or chang