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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
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... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...the features of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and...
... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes ...the features of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and...
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H61M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ ...at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS Ai Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does ...
H61M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ ...at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use ASUS Ai Charger ASUS WebStorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The ASUS Network iControl feature does ...
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H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks...ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up ...
H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x Audio jacks...ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up ...
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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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...a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs... support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB...
...a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs... support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad. * Check your USB...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-3 It allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...-based utility. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to energy consumptions. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the...
ASUS H61M-E 1-3 It allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy ...-based utility. This is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in line with no need to energy consumptions. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the...
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...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an ...
...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion ...for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an ...
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...settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
...settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.... • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
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...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ...device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E H61M-E Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA ...
...USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up . • The total current ...device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E H61M-E Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA ...
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...Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus... 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-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
...Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus... 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-E HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-E Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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... AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61M-E SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_4...or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
... AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61M-E SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_4...or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
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... DVD that allows you need to complete the installation. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX...
... DVD that allows you need to complete the installation. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX...
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...the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to ...prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
...the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Press to ...prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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... press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... press to the USB port. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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... to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the...
... to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the...
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... Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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, the... • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 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...
... Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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, the... • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . 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...
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... Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
... Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot ...match what you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On ...
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... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default screen...selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default screen...selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) ...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu ... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu ... system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings.