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... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you . ii Product warranty or service will be ...serial number of their respective companies, and are included in writing by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software...
... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you . ii Product warranty or service will be ...serial number of their respective companies, and are included in writing by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software...
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... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 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...
... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 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...
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...) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors...
...) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors...
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... introduction This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that...
... introduction This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-23 1-20 1-7 1-26 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-24 1-27 1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. System panel connector (10...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-23 1-20 1-7 1-26 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-24 1-27 1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. System panel connector (10...
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... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional...
... Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. Voltage 1.65V 1.65V 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional...
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... BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS H61M Series...
... BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS H61M Series...
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... (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
... (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
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... compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97...
... compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97...
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... USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN...
... USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN...
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... later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
... later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
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... the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that...
... the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting.
... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting.
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... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can...
... to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can...
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... to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER...
... to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER...
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... value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control...
... value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control...
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... C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in order to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
... C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in order to zero (0). The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
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... 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you set the previous item to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you want the SATA hard disk drives to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Due to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA...
... 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you set the previous item to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you want the SATA hard disk drives to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Due to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. SATA...
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...Motherboard layout in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB Single Port Control USB1, 2, 5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series...
...Motherboard layout in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB Single Port Control USB1, 2, 5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series...
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... ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] 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 devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on device to do so. 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...
... ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] 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 devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on device to do so. 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup...