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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.
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...slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and ...use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will ...
...slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the system and ...use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will ...
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...that you 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...optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and ...
...that you 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...optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and ...
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...Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Due to ... works on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. When read/write...
...Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M Series 2-19 Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Due to ... works on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. When read/write...
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... boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled]...the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot on the next boot after AC ...
... boots up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed. 2.7.1 [Enabled] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled]...the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot on the next boot after AC ...
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...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 state of the NumLock to [On]. The following four items appear when you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to ...the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item...
...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 state of the NumLock to [On]. The following four items appear when you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to ...the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. This item allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 POST Delay Time [3 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item...
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...Boot non-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] ...® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you want to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function ...
...Boot non-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] ...® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from unauthorized access and malwares during POST. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.8 Security Boot Allows you want to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that Microsoft® Secure Boot can function ...
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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] Append db from file... dbx from a USB storage device. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded securely.
... 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] Append db from file... dbx from a USB storage device. db Management The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that more db's images cannot be loaded securely.