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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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...; applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you...
...; applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you...
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..., and press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16...
..., and press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16...
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... for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You...
... for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You...
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... or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single ...partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
... or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single ...partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
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.... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them.
.... Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them.
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... Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after .... See section 1.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
... Chapter 2: BIOS information Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after .... See section 1.7 Jumpers for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS H61M-CS 2-25 Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver...
... OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages... or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] ASUS H61M-CS 2-25 Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver...
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... select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend 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 to load the ... of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select Yes to load the default values. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you select this option from the Exit menu. When you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ASUS H61M-CS 2-29
... select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend 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 to load the ... of the parameters on the Setup menus. Select Yes to load the default values. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you select this option from the Exit menu. When you to load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. ASUS H61M-CS 2-29