Asus E3M-PLUS V5 User manual

Motherboard
E3M-PLUS V5

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E11218
First Edition
January 2016
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
E3M-PLUS V5 specications summary.................................................................... vi
Chapter 1 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 Headers ....................................................................................................... 1-10
1.7 Connectors.................................................................................................. 1-11
1.8 Software support........................................................................................ 1-18
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................................. 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites.................................................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Main menu................................................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................ 2-11
2.6 Advanced menu.......................................................................................... 2-11
2.7 Monitor menu.............................................................................................. 2-12
2.8 Boot menu................................................................................................... 2-12
2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................... 2-13
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 2-14
Appendices
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 nd 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 yers,
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 (+).

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E3M-PLUS V5 specications summary
CPU LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V5 series, 6th Generation Intel®
CoreTM, Pentium®, and Celeron®Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
*Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®C232 Chipset
Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB DDR4 2133MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory
modules
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
*** The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Storage Intel®C232 Chipset with RAID 0/1/5/10 and Intel®Rapid Storage
Technology Enterprise support:
- 6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
LAN Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Gaming Audio:
- LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous
illuminated audio trace path.
- Audio shielding - Ensures precision analog/digital separation and
greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right
channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and
immersive sound with exceptional clarity and delity
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS E3M-PLUS V5 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.

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E3M-PLUS V5 specications summary
USB Intel®C232 Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the rear panel,
blue)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel)
ASUS unique
features
Extreme Stability
ASUS 5X Protection II
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes
- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 Phase digital power design
- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability
Superb Performance
ASUS EPU
- EPU
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
USB 3.0 Boost
- Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
Gaming Scenario
Audio Features
-Audio that roars on the battleeld
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS7
and Android 4.0 system
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- ASUS AI Charger
EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring a friendly graphical user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
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E3M-PLUS V5 specications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.
ASUS Quiet
Thermal Solution
Quiet Thermal Design
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
Back Panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x COM port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal I/O
connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CLRTC
1 x Speaker connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x TPM connector
BIOS features 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS
3, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System
Support
Windows®10 (64-bit)
Windows®8.1 (64-bit)
Windows®7 (64-bit/32-bit)*
*Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and
“ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.
Form factor uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.3 in (22.6 cm x 18.5 cm)

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Product introduction
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1.1 Before 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.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts 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.
1.2.1 Placement 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.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six 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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E3M-PLUS V5
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
E3M-PLUS V5
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
SPEAKER
F_PANEL
CLRTC
TPM
SPDIF_OUT
USB1112USB910 USB3_12
AAFP
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
ATX12V
CHA_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887-VD2
Realtek
8111H
DIGI
+VRM
LGA1151
Intel®
C232
DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR4 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4SATA6G_5SATA6G_6
128Mb
BIOS
22.6cm(8.9in)
18.5cm(7.3in)
AUDIO
LAN_USB78
USB3_34
USB3_56
KBMS
COM
PCIEX16_1
21 3 4
1
5 789
6
5
1113
14
15
12 10

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel®Xeon®
E3-1200 V5 series, 6th Generation Intel®Core™ / Pentium®/ Celeron®processors.
1.2.4 Layout contents
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.
• 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
LGA1151 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.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-15
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-14
3. Intel®LGA1151 CPU socket 1-3
4. DDR4 DIMM slots 1-6
5. Intel®C232 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 1-16
6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-15
7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-17
8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-17
9. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 1-10
10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 1-14
11. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM) 1-16
12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-13
13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-13
14. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots 1-9
15. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-9
E3M-PLUS V5
E3M-PLUS V5 CPU socket LGA1151

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
1
23
A
B
A
B
C
45

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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
1
Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
3 4

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1.4 System memory
1.4.1 Overview
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets.
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
1.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
According to Intel®CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the
CPU.
E3M-PLUS V5
E3M-PLUS V5 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1

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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 conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to Intel® chipset limitations, DDR4 2133MHz and higher memory modules on
XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2133MHz.
• 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.
- For more details, refer to the Microsoft®support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
• 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. Prole 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 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.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (2 DIMMs).
• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List)
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
1

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1.5 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.
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
A
B

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1.5.1 Installing 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 rmly 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.
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure 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, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network
cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard supports one PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphics card that complies with the
PCI Express specications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D
PCIE x16 shared - - -
PCIE x1_1 shared - - -
PCIE x1_2 - shared - -
LAN - - - shared
XHCI shared - - -
SATA shared - - -
HD Audio shared - - -

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1.6 Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, 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.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug 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.
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins
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.
E3M-PLUS V5
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
E3M-PLUS V5 Clear RTC RAM

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1.7 Connectors
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. 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.
3 42
56
1
89 7
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
LAN port LED indications
3. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
4. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
5. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
To congure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake
up from S5 mode

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6. USB 2.0 ports These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1
devices.
7. USB 3.0 ports. These four 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.
• 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.
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM). This port connects a modem, or other devices
that conform with serial specication.
9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-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
For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel conguration in the table.