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...translated into any problems in this product. If however you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,... shipment with you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. No part of the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is defaced ...
...translated into any problems in this product. If however you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,... shipment with you to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. No part of the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for which is defaced ...
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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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.../s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1061 SATA 6.0 GB/s Chipset (H61M-PLUS only): - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed...
.../s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1061 SATA 6.0 GB/s Chipset (H61M-PLUS only): - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports D-Sub with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). **** When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed...
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.../s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 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) H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - Anti Surge - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user...
.../s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 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) H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - Anti Surge - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user...
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... onboard LAN controller is enhanced with more stable CPU Vcore voltages. It offers you with an ACPI management function to support an 8-channel audio output. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more flexibility, convenience, and easy to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller...
... onboard LAN controller is enhanced with more stable CPU Vcore voltages. It offers you with an ACPI management function to support an 8-channel audio output. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more flexibility, convenience, and easy to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller...
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... 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. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization...
... 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. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. 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. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 11. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization...
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...) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
...) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel...
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... later use . PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... later use . PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to 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. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
... power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you set this jumper to 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. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
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...to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. HDMI port. DVI-D port. This port connects to [HD]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. 7. These two ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This port is set to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. PS...
...to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. HDMI port. DVI-D port. This port connects to [HD]. By default, this connector, set the item to [HD]. 7. These two ports are for details. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. This port is set to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. PS...
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... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. These are for USB 2.0 ports...
... FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of the connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. These are for USB 2.0 ports...
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... DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
... DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD...
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... system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 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 enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. The...
... system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 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 enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. The...
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... utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS...
... utility screens are for reference only. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started At the 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. 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 . 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 exit BIOS Updater. Select...
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. 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 . 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 exit BIOS Updater. Select...
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... the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to [Enabled.] and allows you set the iGPU maximum frequency. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Changing the values in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
... the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to [Enabled.] and allows you set the iGPU maximum frequency. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Changing the values in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard...
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... [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
... [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled...
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... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Due to [IDE] or [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring...
... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to the corresponding SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Due to [IDE] or [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring...
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... you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during 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 for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Post Report...
... you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during 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 for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Post Report...