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..., model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
..., model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... 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 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.6 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-14 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-15 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-15 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-15 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-15 1.7 Jumpers...1-16 1.8 Connectors 1-18 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-18 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-24 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.9.2 Support DVD...
... 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 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-12 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.6 Expansion slots 1-14 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-14 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-15 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-15 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-15 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-15 1.7 Jumpers...1-16 1.8 Connectors 1-18 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-18 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-24 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.9.2 Support DVD...
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...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Rear panel ports LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum UMA memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system...
...174; Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-C specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB Rear panel ports LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum UMA memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system...
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... ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
... ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update...
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..., and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is only supported when you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information...
..., and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is only supported when you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information...
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... useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M-C 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 temperatures caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS H61M-C 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... the cap after installing the motherboard. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4.
... the cap after installing the motherboard. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) 13. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4.
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and...
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... USB port; Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the PS2 ports and USB ports 1~4 wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS H61M-C 1-17 PS2_USBPW1~4 12 23 H61M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C PS2/USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C USB device wake-up • The USB device wake...
... USB port; Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the PS2 ports and USB ports 1~4 wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS H61M-C 1-17 PS2_USBPW1~4 12 23 H61M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C PS2/USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C USB device wake-up • The USB device wake...
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... 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS H61M...
... 9-pin COM port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. This port is set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. ASUS H61M...
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert...
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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 updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
... install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install...
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... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H61M-C 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update...
... a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS H61M-C 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update...
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... the system. 2. ASUS H61M-C 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in DOS environment. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
... the system. 2. ASUS H61M-C 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in DOS environment. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Doing so can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. The actual utility screen displays may not be...
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... the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. The first three items appear only when you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to...
... the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. The first three items appear only when you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to...
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... Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started This item should be enabled in order to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...
... Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started This item should be enabled in order to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Use and keys to your CPU model. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores...
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... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology...
... graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to report warning messages during the POST. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology...
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..., the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. ASUS H61M-C 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in a consecutive order. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The USB port numbers may not be used only for the locations of USB devices at 64MB. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
..., the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. ASUS H61M-C 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in a consecutive order. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The USB port numbers may not be used only for the locations of USB devices at 64MB. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
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...; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio...
...; Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio...
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... you to easily enter the BIOS setup. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system 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 [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. You can only...
... you to easily enter the BIOS setup. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system 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 [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. You can only...