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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
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...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your...
...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your...
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... Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use...
... Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use...
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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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...voltages for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your network ... CPU and its full potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ...
...voltages for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your network ... CPU and its full potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, ...
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...fan and chassis fan speeds according to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the world's first real... to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color boot...
...fan and chassis fan speeds according to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into the world's first real... to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color boot...
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...• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR... LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 SATA3G_2...
...• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR... LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 SATA3G_2...
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... with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings ...
... with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings ...
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...clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about... 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
...clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about... 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of...
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...power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin ...in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +...
...power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin ...in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB device wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the +...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard... is for any DVI-D compatible device. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard... is for any DVI-D compatible device. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. By default, this connector, set to [HD]. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. When...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. When...
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ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These ... H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section .../ Windows® 7. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 ...
ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These ... H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section .../ Windows® 7. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 ...
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...menu. Place the support DVD in the future. The Specials menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet ...BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
...menu. Place the support DVD in the future. The Specials menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet ...BIOS in the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
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...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot ... 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to avoid ...
...only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to prevent system boot ... 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to avoid ...
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... not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS...
... not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS...
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... the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you...
... the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you...
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... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H61M ...
... for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H61M ...
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... If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the... Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the...
... If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the... Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the...
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ASUS H61M Series 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot ...3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode...functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...
ASUS H61M Series 2-7 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot ...3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode...functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode...