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xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6.
... setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6.
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...ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers... This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
...ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers... This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
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...AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this... feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,...
...AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the previous item to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this... feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® XP. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,...
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...All USB devices will be detected. If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. The following four items appear when ...PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until...
...All USB devices will be detected. If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to [Enabled]. The following four items appear when ...PS/2 devices. [Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until...
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ASUS H61M Series 2-29 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This feature will be displayed only if ...] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for better compatibility. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to...
ASUS H61M Series 2-29 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This feature will be displayed only if ...] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for better compatibility. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to...
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... following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Boot... OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from the BIOS database. [Custom] Allows you want to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating...
... following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Boot... OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from the BIOS database. [Custom] Allows you want to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating...
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... that more images can load on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append db from file... with time-based authenticated variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded securely.
... that more images can load on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append db from file... with time-based authenticated variable. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can be loaded securely.