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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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... to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide...
... to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide...
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...innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused...
...innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or... expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the ... LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the ... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H61M Series 1-7
... Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the ... LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the ... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H61M Series 1-7
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M Series 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M Series 1-11
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ASUS H61M Series 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher ...; Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP...
ASUS H61M Series 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher ...; Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP...
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ASUS H61M Series 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS ... memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
ASUS H61M Series 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS ... memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Install the...
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... to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
... to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory...
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... connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. D-Sub port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15...
... connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. D-Sub port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This 15...
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...connectors are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS H61M Series 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) ...that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
...connectors are for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS H61M Series 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) ...that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
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...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 4. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® H61 ...
...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ... Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 4. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Intel® H61 ...
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... Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M Series 1-27 F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 H61M-PLUS +HD_LED RESET H61M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights ...
... Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M Series 1-27 F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 H61M-PLUS +HD_LED RESET H61M-PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights ...
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...8226; This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.... 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the ...
...8226; This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.... 3. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the ...
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... version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS...
... version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. CAP (for the BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS...
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... • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MPLUS.CAP 8390656 2013-01-10...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default...
... • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MPLUS.CAP 8390656 2013-01-10...[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default...
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... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default ...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 optimized default Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the Advanced mode ...
... you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default ...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 optimized default Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the Advanced mode ...
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... description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. ASUS H61M Series 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their...
... description of the menu screen are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. ASUS H61M Series 2-9 A configurable field is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their...
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... press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS H61M Series 2-11 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Confirm the...
... press . 2. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS H61M Series 2-11 Otherwise, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Confirm the...