The ASUS H81M-CS Motherboard User Manual provides safety guidelines, installation steps, BIOS setup, specifications, and regulatory information.
This manual covers safety information, package contents, a specifications summary, and detailed product introduction for the ASUS H81M-CS motherboard. It also includes a full BIOS information chapter with instructions for managing and updating the BIOS, as well as appendices with regulatory notices.
The guide explains proper handling procedures, installation precautions, and how to configure system settings, while also providing technical specifications such as CPU socket type, chipset, memory support, and I/O ports.
| Chipset | Intel® H81 Express Chipset |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2 x DIMM slots, max 16 GB DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz, non‑ECC, unbuffered |
| Integrated graphics | Intel® HD Graphics support |
| LAN controller | Realtek® RTL8111GR Gigabit LAN |
| Audio codec | Realtek® ALC887 8‑Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
| USB ports | 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 (rear) + 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 |
| Expansion slots | 1 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x1 |
| Storage connectors | 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s + 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s |
| Form factor | uATX (7.5 in × 7.0 in) |
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static damage.
Enter the BIOS setup program and use the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility to update the BIOS firmware.