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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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...; i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the... back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified ...
...; i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the... back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified ...
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... (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/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...
... (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/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...
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... PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/18666 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth...Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 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 twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
... PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/18666 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth...Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 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 twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
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... to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to support an 8-channel audio output. Network iControl Network iControl is ... 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 navigate EFI BIOS ...
... to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to support an 8-channel audio output. Network iControl Network iControl is ... 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 navigate EFI BIOS ...
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...profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using...support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. Get total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS... that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according...
...profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using...support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to switch back and forth between different utilities. Get total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS... that contains the BIOS file. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according...
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...3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower ...the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install ...
...3GB system memory if you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower ...the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install ...
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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 to 480 Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to ...PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The two fan connectors support fans of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will...
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 to 480 Mbps connection speed. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to ...PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the connector. The two fan connectors support fans of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will...
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The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS H61M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current ...frequency range simultaneously. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications ...: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to the integrated graphics loading.
The thermal conditions should be monitored. ASUS H61M Series 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current ...frequency range simultaneously. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line Calibration is defined by Intel VRM specifications ...: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to the integrated graphics loading.
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...Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores ... Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the CPU you to choose the number of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
...Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores ... Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the CPU you to choose the number of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables... item should be enabled in specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio....
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables... item should be enabled in specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio....
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...only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows ... options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad...
...only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows ... options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad...
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...and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. ... Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit ...
...and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 90ºC. ... Chassis Fan Max. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit ...