Asus H97I-PLUS User manual

Motherboard
H97I-PLUS

ii
E9789
Second Edition
September 2014
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
H97I-PLUS specifications summary......................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................................1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................................1-4
1.4 System memory ...........................................................................................1-8
1.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................................... 1-10
1.6 Headers.......................................................................................................1-11
1.7 Connectors .................................................................................................1-12
1.8 Onboard buttons and switches ................................................................1-20
1.9 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................1-21
1.10 Software support ....................................................................................... 1-22
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................................2-6
2.3 My Favorites ...............................................................................................2-15
2.4 Main menu ..................................................................................................2-17
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................................2-19
2.6 Advanced menu .........................................................................................2-29
2.7 Monitor menu .............................................................................................2-38
2.8 Boot menu ..................................................................................................2-41
2.9 Tool menu...................................................................................................2-47
2.10 Exit menu....................................................................................................2-48
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xitbyyourself.Contactaqualiedservice
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
 Before installing the motherboard and adding components, 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 be exposed to moisture.
 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. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter2:BIOSinformation
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for 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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
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing 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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H97I-PLUS specifications summary
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CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation, New 4th Generation and 5th
Generation Intel®Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and
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.
Chipset Intel®H97 Express Chipset
Memory 2xDIMM,max.16GB,DDR31600/1333/1066MHz,non-ECC,un-
buffered memory
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 (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160
@24Hz/3840x2160@60Hz
- SupportsHDMIwithmax.resolutionof4096x2160@24Hz/2560x
1600@60Hz
- SupportsDVI-Dwithmax.resolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
- SupportsRGBwithmax.resolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D, Intel®Quick Sync Video, Intel®Clear Video HD
Technology, and Intel®Insider™
Supports up to three displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
*DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant; supports DisplayPort 1.2
monitor daisy-chain up to 3 displays
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS H97I-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.

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H97I-PLUS specifications summary
Storage Intel®H97 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology 13 support
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices
support
- Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology, Intel®Rapid Start
Technology, and Intel®Smart Connect Technology*
* These functions work depending on the CPU installed.
LAN Intel®I218V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN
controller and physical layer (PHY)
Audio Realtek®ALC8877.1-channelhighdenitionaudioCODEC
- AMP
- AbsolutePitch192khz/24bittrueBDlosslesssound
- BD audio layer content protection
- Supports jack-detection and multi-streaming
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
USB Intel®H97 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 rear panel (blue)
Intel®H97 Express Chipset
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel)
ASUS unique features High Performance
ASUS 5X PROTECTION
- ASUS motherboards safeguard your PC with 5X Protection:
DIGI+VRM, DRAM Fuse, ESD Guards, High-Quality Solid
Capacitors, and Stainless Steel Back I/O to ensure the best quality,
reliability, anddurability
DIGI+ Power Control
- ASUS 6 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 High-Quality Solid Capacitors
- 2.5x Longer lifespan with excellent durability
ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O
- 3x More durable corrosion-resistant coating
Gaming Scenario
ASUS audio features: Feel the sound power with different usage
scenarios
Steam OS Support
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H97I-PLUS specifications summary
ASUS unique features Interactive HomeCloud
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV
- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting
Android™ 4.0 and iOS®7 systems
Remote GO!
- Remote GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote
Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smart phone, tablet
devices supporting Android™ 4.0 and iOS®7 systems
Exclusive Features
- USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
- Ai Charger
- Disk Unlocker
- AI Suite 3
- Anti Surge
- MemOK!
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUSFanXpert2+featuringFanAutoTuningfunctionforoptimized
speed control
ASUS EZ DIY
- Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
- UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 mouse / keyboard combo port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3-jack 7.1-channel audio I/O ports
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H97I-PLUS specifications summary
Internal connectors 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 2 USB ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3
4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU cooler control
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin
(PWM mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x MemOK! button
1 x Speaker connector
1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS header
1 x TPM header
BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.8, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree
BIOS3,MyFavorites,QuickNote,LastModiedLog,F12PrintScreen
function, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support Windows®8.1
Windows®8
Windows®7
Form factor Mini-ITX form factor: 6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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ASUS H97I-PLUS 1-1
Product introduction
1
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.

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H97I-PLUS
1.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardts.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,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.
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.
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis

ASUS H97I-PLUS 1-3
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
H97I-PLUS
PCIEX16
Super
I/O
F_PANEL
AAFP
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CPU_FAN
USB1112
Mini PCIe
USB7-10
SPDIFO
Intel
I218V
ASM
1442K
ALC
887
64Mb
BIOS
17cm(6.7in)
17cm(6.7in)
Intel®
H97
SPDIF_OUT
SPEAKER
DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
EATXPWR SB_PWR
CLRTC
LGA1150
AUDIO
HDMI
_DP
LAN_USB3_34
KBMS_USB3_56
USB3_12 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3
MemOK! DRAM_LED
DVI
VGA
EATX12V
TPM
BATTERY
M.2(SOCKET3)
21 3 4
11
2
9
10
12
141517 16
5
1113
7 86
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1.2.4 Layout contents
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1150socketdesignedforthe4th
Generation,New4thGenerationand5thGenerationIntel®Corei7/Corei5/Corei3,
Pentium® ,Celeron®processors.
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
Connectors/Headers/Slots/LEDs Page
1. CPUandchassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1/2) 1-16
2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinEATX12V) 1-18
3. TPMheader(20-1pinTPM) 1-18
4. MemOK!button 1-20
5. LGA1150CPUsocket 1-4
6. DRAMLED(DRAM_LED) 1-21
7. DDR3DIMMslots 1-8
8. StandbypowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-21
9. Speakerconnector(4-pinSPEAKER) 1-16
10. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinF_PANEL) 1-19
11. Intel®H97SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1-4) 1-14
12. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-15
13. M.2Socket3 1-17
14. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB1112) 1-15
15. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-11
16. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-14
17. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-17
18. MiniPCIeslot 1-19
H97I-PLUS
H97I-PLUS CPU socket LGA1150

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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A
B
 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
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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B
C
5
4
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.

ASUS H97I-PLUS 1-7
3 4
A
B
B
A
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
1
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2
B
A
A
B
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1.4 System memory
1.4.1 Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1
ChannelB DIMM_B1
1.4.2 Memory configurations
Youmayinstall1GB,2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMM
sockets.
 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.
 AccordingtoIntelCPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.65Visrecommendedtoprotect
theCPU.
 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.
 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efcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryloadoroverclockingcondition.
 VisittheASUSwebsiteat:www.asus.comforthelatestQVL.
H97I-PLUS
H97I-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1

ASUS H97I-PLUS 1-9
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
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2
3
To remove a DIMM
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1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.
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 Configuring 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 x16 slot
ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16
graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecications.