With quality, features, and affordability, the Asus H81M-K is a great entry point for you to enjoy the prowess of the 4th generation Intel Core processor in LGA 1150 packaging. Based on Intel's H81 chipset, this motherboard works flawlessly with the state-of-the-art "Haswell" processor and incorporates native USB 3.0 and SATA III for blistering data transfer. Asus also incorporates a wealth of features and technologies, making this unit a great foundation for your new PC build. From the user-friendly BIOS setup to the traffic optimizing network, GPU performance enhancing technology, and energy-saving feature, Asus offers you more than enough to ensure an exceptional experience in every aspect.
New UEFI BIOS – friendlier and more intuitive
The media-renowned UEFI BIOS from Asus provides the smoothest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS, and now features more intuitive functions to quickly take you to favorite BIOS pages and frequently-accessed settings through custom shortcuts. You can even write quick notes in-BIOS for future reference, view an activity log of setting changes and modifications, and rename SATA ports. EZ Mode has a whole new look, upgraded with extra-friendly capabilities like detailed fan controls, XMP profile settings, SATA information, and fast clock adjustment. Together, these perfect your BIOS experience.
USB 3.0 Boost (UASP Support)
Asus USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. Asus software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction.
GPU Boost
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-wide upgrades for every use.
Network iControl
One click to prioritize network traffic for applications you're currently using, or to set up favorite profiles to run at specific times. Avoid network congestion, speed up downloading, and make sure online gaming runs optimized, all through an intuitive user interface.
Q-Slot
Press the Q-Slot clip lightly, and the graphics card just pops out. The large winged clip is easy to reach, so you don’t have to struggle with installing or removing even the biggest graphics cards.
EPU
The Asus EPU (Energy Processing Unit) provides total system power management by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power usage for critical PC components in real-time – helping save power and money!
