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Chapter 1: General information

Manageability

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME

Power
requirement

AT/ATX mode

Operation
Temperature

0~50°C

Non-Operation
Temperature

-40~85°C

Relative Humidity

5%~95%

OS support

Windows

Ubuntu

Form Factor

Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)

NOTE:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for H81I-CM-AA

Page 1: ...Industrial Motherboard H81I CM AA ...

Page 2: ...ve companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is di...

Page 3: ...connectors 2 12 2 6 2 Internal connectors 2 14 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 1 BIOS setup program 3 1 3 2 My Favorites 3 3 3 3 Main menu 3 4 3 3 1 System Language English 3 4 3 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx 3 4 3 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 3 4 3 3 4 Security 3 4 3 4 Ai Tweaker menu 3 7 3 4 1 CPU Core Ratio Auto 3 8 3 4 2 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto 3 8 3 4 3 Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto 3 8 3 4 4 DRAM Frequency ...

Page 4: ...3 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled 3 22 3 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 3 23 3 7 Boot menu 3 24 3 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled 3 24 3 7 2 Boot Logo Display Enabled 3 24 3 7 3 Bootup NumLock State On 3 25 3 7 4 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 3 25 3 7 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 3 25 3 7 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled 3 25 3 7 7 CSM Compatibility Support Module 3 25 3 7 8 Secure Boot 3 26 3 7 9 Boot O...

Page 5: ...damaged or missing contact your distributor or sales representative immediately 1 2 Features Intel socket 1150 for 4th Gen Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Two DDR3L 1600 1333 1066 MHz Non ECC SO DIMMs up to 16GB 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s 6 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 8 x USB 2 0 12 x COM headers 1 x PCIe 2 0 x1 slot 1 full mini PCIe 1 x full half mSATA 1 x M 2 Socket 1 with E key 1 x SIM Card slot ...

Page 6: ...key type 2230 for WIFI BT device Storage 2 x SATA Gen3 0 up to 6 0 Gb s ports 1 x mSATA 3Gb s LAN Dual Intel Lan 2 x Realtek 8111H Audio Realtek ALC887 VD2 High Definition Audio Rear panel I O ports 2 x D Sub ports 6 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 8 x USB 2 0 ports 2 x LAN RJ45 ports 1 x P S2 keyboard mouse combo port 3 x Audio jacks Front panel I O ports 12 x Serial Port headers 12 x RS232 1 x CPU Fan hea...

Page 7: ...L by PME Power requirement AT ATX mode Operation Temperature 0 50 C Non Operation Temperature 40 85 C Relative Humidity 5 95 OS support Windows 7 Ubuntu Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 6 7 x 6 7 17 0cm x 17 0cm NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 8: ...ed 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 always remove the AC power by ...

Page 9: ...1H PCIEX1 SPK_OUT BATTERY ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN LPC_DEBUG COM1 UIM COM2 COM3 COM8 COM10 COM9 COM11 COM12 COM7 COM4 COM5 COM6 LPC_DEBUG MPCIE MSATA USB3 6 USB9 12 VGA1 VGA2 M 2 WIFI 6 8 7 5 3 4 1 12 9 11 10 13 5 14 15 16 15 1 2 17 2 2 Motherboard layout Place this side towards the rear of the chassis NOTE Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassi...

Page 10: ...A6G_1 SATA6G_2 2 15 7 Speaker connector 4 1 pin SPEAKER 2 16 8 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 2 16 9 AT ATX mode selection 3 pin AT_ATX_SEL 2 11 10 Chassis Intrusion header 4 pin CHASSIS 2 11 11 Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC 2 10 12 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN 2 17 13 Internal stereo speaker header 4 pin SPK_OUT 2 17 14 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP ...

Page 11: ...if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard The manufacturer 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 2...

Page 12: ...otherboard information 2 3 1 Installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 CAUTION Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA 1150 only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket ...

Page 13: ...H81I CM AA 2 6 A B C 4 5 ...

Page 14: ...n 2 3 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation CAUTION 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 B A A B 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...H81I CM AA 2 8 A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 ...

Page 16: ...ll Outline Dual Inline Memory Module SO DIMM sockets The figure below illustrates the location of the DDR3 SO DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A SO DIMM_A1 Channel B SO DIMM_B1 Installing a DIMM SO DIMM_A1 SO DIMM_B1 1 2 To remove a DIMM B A B A A DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Recommended memory configuration ...

Page 17: ...plug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 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 re enter data NOTE 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 CLRTC Connector ...

Page 18: ...ader 4 1 pin_CHASSIS This header is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a low level signal to this connector when a chassis component is installed The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event PIN 1 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS Conn...

Page 19: ...ps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange Blinking Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange Blinking then steady Ready to wake up from S5 mode 3 Video Graphics Adapter VGA ports These 15 pin ports are for VGA monitors or other VGA compatible devices 4 USB 2 0 ports These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are for USB 2 0 1 1 devices 5 Line In port light blue This port conne...

Page 20: ...Bus USB ports are for USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices 8 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone ...

Page 21: ...O SLAD2_SIO SLAD3_SIO S_LFRAME Connector type HEADER 2x5p K10 2 0mm pitch NOTE The serial port cables are purchased separately 1 Serial port connectors 10 pin COM1 COM12 These connectors are for serial COM ports Connect the serial port cables to these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis PIN 1 PIN 1 COM1 5 COM7 10 RXD1 DTR1 DSR1 CTS1 DCD1 TXD1 GND ...

Page 22: ... 12V_CPU 12V_CPU GND GND PIN 1 GND 5V 5V 5V 5V GND GND GND ATX_PSON _R GND 12V 3 3V 3 3V 12V 12V 5VSB NC GND 5V GND 5V GND 3 3V 3 3V EATXPWR A B 4 Serial ATA 6 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_3 4 5 6 These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s hard disk drives or an optical drive via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND Connector...

Page 23: ... The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button 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 PIN 1 PWR_BTN GND PWRBTN _PANEL PLED PLED 5V_FPANEL O_RSTCON _PR GND HDD_LED HDD_...

Page 24: ...the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CHA_FAN GND 12V O_CHAFANIN_R O_CHAFAN_PWM_Q A A CPU_FAN GND 12V O_CPUFANIN_R O_CPUFAN_PWM_Q B B Connector type WAFER HD 4p 2 54mm pitch S T 8 Internal stereo speaker header 4 pin SPK_OUT The internal mono speaker header allows connection to an internal low power speaker for basic system sound capabil...

Page 25: ...otherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS setup to Enabled AAFP PIN 1 A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 A_JD_HPOUT A_FMIC1_L A_FMIC1_R A_HPOUT_R A_JD_FRONT A_HPOUT_L Connector type HEADER 2x5p K8 2 54mm pitch 10 mSATA mPCIe combo slot MSATA_MPCIE This slot allows you to install a ...

Page 26: ...formation 11 M 2 Wi Fi This socket connects to an M 2 Wi Fi device NOTE The M 2 Wi Fi module is purchased separately M 2 WIFI 12 UIM socket Install a UIM card into this socket to establish a Mobile Broadband Internet connection UIM ...

Page 27: ...ion only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to reboot a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system Always shut down the system properly from the operating system Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The default BIOS settings for this ...

Page 28: ...erclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the k...

Page 29: ...s 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 F4 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 sys...

Page 30: ...ge version from the options Configuration options English Español Русский 한국어 3 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 3 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 3 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administr...

Page 31: ... new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter 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 ...

Page 32: ...ess Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ...

Page 33: ...ction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard 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 CPU Graphics S...

Page 34: ...e Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3 Core Limit value which should be 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 Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value which should be lower than or equal to the 3 Core ...

Page 35: ...ns Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM Command Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configura...

Page 36: ...O L CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DR...

Page 37: ...ting Optimized Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC MCH Full Check Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Skew Control Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Transmitter Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Receiv...

Page 38: ...ow Auto Allows you to set the package power time window Use the and keys to adjust the value Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to limit the CPU Integrated VR current Use and key to adjust the value CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuni...

Page 39: ...uto Allows you to set the power current slope Configuration options Auto Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Power Current Offset Auto Allows you to set the power current offset Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 62 5 50 37 5 25 12 5 0 12 5 25 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to set the power fast ramp response Use the and ...

Page 40: ... detects The items shown in the submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed 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 Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit ...

Page 41: ...lows you to select the boot performance mode 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 EIST Enabled When enabled it allows the system operation system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and core frequency which will lead to decreased average power consumption...

Page 42: ...y for C6 Configuration options Short Long Package C State Support Auto Allows you to disable or enable the whole C State package support Configuration options Auto Enabled C0 C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 3 5 2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto...

Page 43: ...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 Di...

Page 44: ... enable the iGPU Multi Monitor 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 PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed Configuration options A...

Page 45: ...isabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Enabled Enables the function 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 LAN2_U31G_12 Enabled Al...

Page 46: ...AFP mode to legacy AC 97 Wi Fi Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Wi Fi controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE Option ROM Dis...

Page 47: ...deep S4 state can be woken up via the power button LAN devices or other devices except 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...

Page 48: ...not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 3 6 3 CPU Input Voltage VCCIN CPU Core Voltage 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 3 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disable...

Page 49: ...nabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allow...

Page 50: ...st Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 3 7 2 Boot Logo Display Enabled Auto Adjusts logo automatically based on Windows display requirements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hide the logo during POST POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to Enabled This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiti...

Page 51: ...hird party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 3 7 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function 3 7 7 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 Au...

Page 52: ...g system Windows UEFI mode Executes 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 XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly The following it...

Page 53: ... 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 The KEK file 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...

Page 54: ...ed variable 3 7 9 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 To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do any of the following Press F5 when ASUS Logo appea...

Page 55: ...enu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press Enter to display the submenu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen ...

Page 56: ...e Changes 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 F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press E...

Page 57: ...st 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 the 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 te...

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