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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. xi
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... seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections ...not need to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports...
... seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections ...not need to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports...
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...install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information...
...install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the... on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. ... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration...
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...Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] ...[Normal Boot] Returns to accelerate the boot speed. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] ...
...Enables the full screen logo display feature. Disables the full screen logo display feature. If you set Fast Boot to load the network stack driver during POST at any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] ...[Normal Boot] Returns to accelerate the boot speed. Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] ...
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... support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for the F1 key to be forced to display during Normal Boot. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. ASUS H61M Series 2-29
... support the non-UEFI driver add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for the F1 key to be forced to display during Normal Boot. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. ASUS H61M Series 2-29
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...-compliant OS. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from running during boot time. [Standard] Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database. [Custom...devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot ...
...-compliant OS. Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from running during boot time. [Standard] Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database. [Custom...devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot ...
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... can be loaded. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so 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 Load db from File Allows you...
... can be loaded. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so 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 Load db from File Allows you...