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... Super I/O ALC PCIEX1_2 887 USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 AAFP USB910 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-E motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...
... Super I/O ALC PCIEX1_2 887 USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 AAFP USB910 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-E motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...
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.... As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
.... As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in...
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... and cool environment. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
... and cool environment. This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that...
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1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 8. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)... 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 13. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Page 1-25 1-23 1-7 1-12 ...
...Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 8. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)... 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 13. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Page 1-25 1-23 1-7 1-12 ...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-E 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-E 1-11
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... use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Chip NO. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10...XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand 8GB(2x 4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher ...
... use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. Chip NO. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10...XMP) F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) Size SS/DS Chip Brand 8GB(2x 4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher ...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB ...
ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB ...
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... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Before...
... completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Before...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the...
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... To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). ASUS H61M-E 1-21 This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. Refer to a microphone. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function...
... To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). ASUS H61M-E 1-21 This port connects to support an 8-channel audio output. Refer to a microphone. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function...
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... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not...
... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not...
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...connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-E PWM Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable ...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! The USB module cable is purchased separately. CPU and ...
...connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-E PWM Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable ...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! The USB module cable is purchased separately. CPU and ...
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... Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
... Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support... OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only.
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...USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a ...ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
...USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a ...ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
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...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 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! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into...
...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 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! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into...
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Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-E VER: 0303 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61ME.CAP 8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48 Note [... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-E VER: 0303 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61ME.CAP 8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48 Note [... Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...
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... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device...
... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device...
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... or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of...
... or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of...
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... screen shows Not Installed. To change a user password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Select the User Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box...
... screen shows Not Installed. To change a user password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Select the User Password item and press . 2. User Password If you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the Create New Password box...