H61M-A User's Manual
Page 3
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
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 7
... find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
... find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 10
... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Anti Surge - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors...
... panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Anti Surge - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 11
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.
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 14
... (iGPU) 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 bandwidth and allows you..., and easy to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN...
... (iGPU) 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 bandwidth and allows you..., and easy to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated Gb LAN...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 15
...time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust ...
...time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 18
...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 29
...system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ...Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on...
...system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ...Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 31
..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking,...back to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically ...
..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking,...back to reenter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 32
... USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
... USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 34
... the item to this connector. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to this connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I . 11. PS/2 Keyboard port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). Connect one end of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port connects to [HD]. If you want...
... the item to this connector. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to this connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I . 11. PS/2 Keyboard port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC... • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. This port is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). Connect one end of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port connects to [HD]. If you want...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 36
... and optical disc drives. 3. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. 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...
... and optical disc drives. 3. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. 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...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 37
See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to Serial ...must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. 4. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows...
See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to Serial ...must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. 4. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 41
...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click...
...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Click...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 42
...you start using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to download then click Next. 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 updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select...
...you start using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to download then click Next. 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 updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the Drive field. 4. Go to the Tool menu to select...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 43
...or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to ...latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Download...
...or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. Insert the support DVD to ...latest version. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Download...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 44
... 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ...
... 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 45
... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/...BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS...
... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/...BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 46
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ... a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard ... a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 47
... temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/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 menus Silent mode Loads ...(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority •...
... temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/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 menus Silent mode Loads ...(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority •...