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... capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. UMA Memory: 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial...
... capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. UMA Memory: 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial...
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... Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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... the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to reduce carbon footprint of ... these utilities simultaneously. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M Series 1-3 This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust ...
... the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to reduce carbon footprint of ... these utilities simultaneously. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M Series 1-3 This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to adjust ...
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout • 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 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3...
1.3.3 Motherboard layout • 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 ATX12V CPU_FAN CHA_FAN DIGI +VRM DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. Front...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ATX power connectors (24...
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. Front...; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ATX power connectors (24...
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...This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up the ...exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ...
...This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up the ...exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power ...
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... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. HDMI port.... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. PS/2 Keyboard port. These two ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector is for details. 1-22 ...
... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. HDMI port.... an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. PS/2 Keyboard port. These two ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector is for details. 1-22 ...
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...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage..., USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors...
...FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage..., USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS 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 complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then ...utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen ...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS 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 complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then ...utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Place the support DVD in the future. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen ...
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...enable it. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Always update the utility to the ... download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
...enable it. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Always update the utility to the ... download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. b. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. ASUS H61M Series...
... or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. ASUS H61M Series...
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Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS ...
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS ...
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... chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable... system can be used under the Exit menu. 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). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the...
... chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.9 Exit Menu for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable... system can be used under the Exit menu. 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). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to erase the...
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... the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. ASUS H61M Series 2-9 General help At the top right corner...
... the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. ASUS H61M Series 2-9 General help At the top right corner...
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... USB2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in H61M-PLUS and H61M-A/USB3.0. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use when...
... USB2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller. [Enabled] Enables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in H61M-PLUS and H61M-A/USB3.0. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use when...
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... disable the PXE OptionRom of SATA3/4. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set... LAN controller. The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller....
... disable the PXE OptionRom of SATA3/4. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set... LAN controller. The above item is available only in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller....
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...requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Use and keys to generate a wake event. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by ...on the +5VSB lead. When you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function The above two items are available only in H61M-PLUS and H61M-A/USB3. 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes...
...requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Use and keys to generate a wake event. Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by ...on the +5VSB lead. When you to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function The above two items are available only in H61M-PLUS and H61M-A/USB3. 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes...
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...For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available until your computer enters the operating system. Set this item to [Enabled] to accelerate the boot speed. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled...] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. The following four...
...For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available until your computer enters the operating system. Set this item to [Enabled] to accelerate the boot speed. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled...] Fast Boot [Enabled] Select to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST. The following four...
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ASUS H61M Series 2-31 The Platform Key (PK) state will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to load the downloaded KEK from File Allows you to a USB storage device. Load KEK from a USB storage device. ...you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will change from Unloaded mode to delete the KEK from a USB storage device. Delete PK Allows you to a USB storage device. Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Microsoft® Secure Boot...
ASUS H61M Series 2-31 The Platform Key (PK) state will not be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to load the downloaded KEK from File Allows you to a USB storage device. Load KEK from a USB storage device. ...you to clear all the system's Secure Boot keys will change from Unloaded mode to delete the KEK from a USB storage device. Delete PK Allows you to a USB storage device. Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Microsoft® Secure Boot...
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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] ... structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.7.9 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from file Allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append dbx from file Allows you to store the db to load the additional dbx from...
... 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] ... structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.7.9 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from file Allows you to a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append dbx from file Allows you to store the db to load the additional dbx from...