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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12...
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..., 2 ports at the back panel); (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4GB...
..., 2 ports at the back panel); (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4GB...
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... user interface - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating...
... user interface - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating...
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...an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/18666 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who... i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1
...an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/18666 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who... i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support the new 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1
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... to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests...
... to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests...
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... fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient... real-time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to energy consumptions. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply...
... fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient... real-time PC power saving chip through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to energy consumptions. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply...
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...the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand 8GB(2x 4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For...a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Chip NO...
...the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand 8GB(2x 4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For...a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Chip NO...
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...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN... IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
...+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN... IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables ...
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...a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects iGPU voltage. ASUS H61M Series 2-15 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to adjust the ... the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto...
...a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects iGPU voltage. ASUS H61M Series 2-15 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to adjust the ... the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto...
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.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items... allow you to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled...
.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items... allow you to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled...
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...operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel®...Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ...
...operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel®...Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ...
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...] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] ...minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function...
...] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] ...minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function...
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...%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis... adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and... chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%.
...%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis... adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and... chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%.