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... iv 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...
... iv 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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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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... X.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Quit...
... X.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Quit...
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... then click Next. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avail all its features. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB ...and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Before you wish to the Drive field. 4. Insert...
... then click Next. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to avail all its features. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB ...and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Before you wish to the Drive field. 4. Insert...
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... drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... drive or the USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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... in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB...
... in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB...
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... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how ... to guide you failed to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/ Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB ...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how ... to guide you failed to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you in the EZ Mode/ Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB ...
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... devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the ...174; Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS H61M-CS 2-25 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The ...
... devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the ...174; Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS H61M-CS 2-25 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The ...
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Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS H61M-CS 2-29 When you select this option or if you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Optimized Defaults This ... finished making your changes. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes...
Select Yes to load the default values. ASUS H61M-CS 2-29 When you select this option or if you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Optimized Defaults This ... finished making your changes. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes...