Hardware Workshop
I need to replace the motherboard in a PC and avoid Windows 10 OS reinstall.
Replacing ASUS Model: H81M-K with JGINYUE H81M-VH PLUS motherboard as future proof upgrade.
As a content producer I’m always looking for “Upgrades & Optimizations for Higher Quality Output Results“.
Transplanting CPU and motherboard, or PC case swap with CPU upgrade. No OS reinstall, just motherboard chipset drivers install.
Other interesting topic is expanding on the mini series “What takes to capture & stream servicing the PC” as this time I bring the web cam from PC desk to the workbench / workshop area.
Here are tech. specs. for both motherboards I’m working on.
Uninstalling hardware drivers in Windows X, is first thing to do.
ASUS Model: H81M-K
CPU: Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Chipset: Intel® H81
Memory: 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600 Mhz.
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : DVI/RGB ports
– Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
– Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® H81 chipset :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow,
2 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), dark brown,
Supports Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *1
LAN
Realtek® 8111G, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
Realtek ALC887/897 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *2
– Supports : Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
USB Ports
Intel® H81 chipset :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Intel® H81 chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
Special Features
ASUS EPU :
– EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– GPU Boost
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger
– Anti-Surge
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
– Network iControl
– USB 3.0 Boost
– Disk Unlocker
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
– Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
– ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-Slot
Operating System Support
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DVI
1 x D-Sub
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Accessories
User´s manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-Virus Software (OEM Version)
Form Factor
uATX Form Factor
8.9 inch x 6.9 inch ( 22.6 cm x 17.5 cm )
Note
*1-1:Due to the limitation of the Intel® H81chipset, Intel® Rapid Start Technology can be configured only from the BIOS Setup program.
*1-2:These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
*2:Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
JGINYUE H81M-VH PLUS motherboard
Supports LGA1150 needles
DDR3 dual channel memory slot supports up to 16GB of memory
Desktop Universal Memory
6-layer PCB
USB3.0 * 3 USB2.0 * 5
SATA3.0 * 2 SATA2.0 * 2
1 * PCI-Ex16 1 * PCI-Ex1
VGA+HDMI video interface
Gigabit network card interface
M. 2 NVME protocol
As seen in 4 live sessions live video series:
Power squeeze on H81 mb from JGINYUE [se5-ep19 #mveddylive]
In this session I go through overview about the hardware and the reasons for migration.
Featuring the resident “LabSims” (“The Sims”) simulation running.
Video Contents *Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00:00 Contents & Live Intro
Channel updates in brief:
Libera Pay (Stripe), video platforms & Rumble+Odysee, lab arsenal status, next ReOrchestration, Godot Engine, Blender .. .
Testing performance of my newest live streaming (X.264 encoder) and video capture rig setup: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with RX590.
00:19:45 Into The Lab Workshop
Keep rehearsing live act and production workflow from previous hardware setup (i5 with onboard GPU for H.246 QuickSync encoder). Now I’m able to use single PC for capture, streaming and dashboards with chats for 6 stream destinations or targets.
00:32:11 Overview and Internals
00:53:58 SUMMARY
PT2: Power squeeze on H81 mb from JGINYUE [se5-ep20 #mveddylive]
Preparations for the “Eddys Great Hardware Shuffle”: removing motherboard chipset drivers in resident WinX OS, disassembly and cleaning.
Featuring the resident “LabSims” (“The Sims”) simulation running.
PT3: Power squeeze on H81 mb from JGINYUE [se5-ep22 #mveddylive]
Featuring the resident “LabSims” (“The Sims”) simulation running.
The “Eddys Great Hardware Shuffle”: No OS reinstall motherboard swap.
Useful links for missing documentation (PDF s) on JGINYUE mb model:
Similar motherboards based on Intel H81 chipset from other “brands” that have manuals useful for layout reference:
- Closest match : https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/H81M-PRO-VH/support
- https://www.asus.com/supportonly/h81mplus/helpdesk_manual
- https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/H81M-VG4/index.asp
Content in this session: dusting off – cleaning and applying thermal paste to CPU (maybe something else; GPU).
PT4: Power squeeze on H81 mb from JGINYUE [se5-ep23 #mveddylive]
Now: Mounting components in PC case, power on and drivers install for (old) OS, anything else is yet undetermined.
Featuring the resident “LabSims” (“The Sims”) simulation running.
Final round
I need is to find out what internal SATA ports are running at what data transfer rate (6G and or 3G). As there is no manual available from manufacturer.
All went smooth, I’ve preformed basic tests like booting to existing installations of WindowsX and Pop!_Os (Linux), checked for the order of GPU initialization.
Maybe I’ll do a session live streaming of software side of final setup; drivers for AMD RX550 GPU, motherboard chipset and onboard GPU, Realtek audio drivers.
For this PC I’m more interested onto Linux side of use-case.
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