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...** When you install a total memory of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ ...; processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of ...
...** When you install a total memory of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ ...; processors Supports Intel® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Up to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of ...
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ASUS H61M-CS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
ASUS H61M-CS 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR 2 6 7 Page ASUS H61M-CS 1-3 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin ..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-CS PCIEX16 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 USB56 USBPW5-8 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS 11 1 10 9 8 Connectors...
...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 EATXPWR 2 6 7 Page ASUS H61M-CS 1-3 Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56) 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin ..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-CS PCIEX16 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 USB56 USBPW5-8 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS 11 1 10 9 8 Connectors...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-CS H61M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61M-CS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-CS H61M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61M-CS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H61M-CS 1-9
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H61M-CS 1-9
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shared - - - - shared - - Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - shared - - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS H61M-CS 1-11 shared - shared - PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - -
shared - - - - shared - - Realtek 8111F controller - shared - - - shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - shared - - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS H61M-CS 1-11 shared - shared - PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - -
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... (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M-CS 1-13 Refer to the audio configuration table for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34...
... (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port allows Gigabit connection to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M-CS 1-13 Refer to the audio configuration table for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34...
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ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio...
ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio...
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... Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 3. H61M-CS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND H61M-CS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
... Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 3. H61M-CS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND... RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND H61M-CS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-CS H61M-CS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! ASUS H61M-CS 1-19 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5.
... the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-CS H61M-CS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Insufficient air flow inside the... each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! ASUS H61M-CS 1-19 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5.
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Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-CS 1-21 Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-CS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED...
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-CS 1-21 Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-CS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED...
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... in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Click...
... in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Click...
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...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-CS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Download the ...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while ...
...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-CS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. Download the ...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while ...
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When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ... keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-CS VER: 0401 DATE: 02/19/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-CS.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move...
When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ... keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-CS VER: 0401 DATE: 02/19/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-CS.CAP 8390656 2012-12-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move...
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...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS H61M-CS 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits...
...; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS H61M-CS 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits...
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... do not fit on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to...
... do not fit on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to...
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... current password, then press . 3. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing...
... current password, then press . 3. To change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing...
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... the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. ASUS H61M-CS 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained...
... the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. ASUS H61M-CS 2-13 The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained...
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... State. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M-CS 2-15 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several...
... State. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M-CS 2-15 Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several...