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...the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to anyone in this information. ... shipment of the product, either (1) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
...the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to anyone in this information. ... shipment of the product, either (1) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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... power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
... power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
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... complete a task. Used to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual.
... complete a task. Used to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual.
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
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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...
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...
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...channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Voltage 1.65V 1.... CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-...
...channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the following: - Voltage 1.65V 1.... CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-...
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Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
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... function. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and features. Use ... frequency. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting...
... function. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and features. Use ... frequency. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting...
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...: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Probe] Select to maintain the VRM... thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use / to adjust the value. Use the and...
...: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Probe] Select to maintain the VRM... thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. This item allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use / to adjust the value. Use the and...
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... section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. The above item is available only in H61M-PLUS. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or... of SATA3/4. [Enabled] Enables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Disabled] Disables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21
... section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. The above item is available only in H61M-PLUS. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or... of SATA3/4. [Enabled] Enables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of SATA3/4. [Disabled] Disables the SATA 6.0Gb/s support of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you do not want to adjust the upper limit of... and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you do not want to adjust the upper limit of... and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan...
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... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to...
... temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to...
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... devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to boot up. The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Windows UEFI mode]. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows...
... devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to boot up. The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Windows UEFI mode]. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows...