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... About this guide iv Package contents vi H61M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.6 Expansion slots 1-14 1.7 Jumpers 1-16 1.8 Connectors 1-17 1.9 Software support 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
... About this guide iv Package contents vi H61M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.6 Expansion slots 1-14 1.7 Jumpers 1-16 1.8 Connectors 1-17 1.9 Software support 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-10 2.4 Main menu...
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...may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable... away from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. If you are not damaged. It includes descriptions...
...may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable... away from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your area. If you are not damaged. It includes descriptions...
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H61M-CS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl ASUS Webstorage 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN...
H61M-CS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl ASUS Webstorage 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN...
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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. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.5cm(6.9in) KBMS...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/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan 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. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.5cm(6.9in) KBMS...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/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
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Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports... by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before ...
Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports... by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before ...
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...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to ...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to pins 2-3. H61M-CS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-CS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing...
...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to ...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For system failure due to pins 2-3. H61M-CS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-CS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing...
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By default, this connector. ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 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...
By default, this connector. ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) ... this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 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...
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... in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 H61M-CS...
... in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 H61M-CS...
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... in case you need 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. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the...
... in case you need 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. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Place the support DVD in the...
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...to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Always update the utility to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Locate the BIOS file from... switch to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. ...
...to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Always update the utility to the Folder Info field. 6. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Locate the BIOS file from... switch to avail all its features. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to download then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. ...
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... DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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...
... DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 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...
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... is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Before updating BIOS 1. asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and...item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you can use as shown. Insert the support DVD...
... is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Boot your computer. Before updating BIOS 1. asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and...item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you can use as shown. Insert the support DVD...
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Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!. • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later...
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... becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.7 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause...
... becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.7 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause...
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...F7 hot key for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the ...
...F7 hot key for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the ...
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... Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
... Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information
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... screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of...
... screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. General help At the top right corner of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of...
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... System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time.... 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of ...
... System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time.... 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of ...
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Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then ... administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top...
Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then ... administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. The User Password item on top...
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... memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Use / to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the CPU and DIMM...
... memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Use / to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the CPU and DIMM...