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... 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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
... 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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
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... support list. resolution of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
... support list. resolution of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. 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...
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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 ....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 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm...
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 ....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 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm...
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...Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data ... Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
...Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data ... Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-E H61M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-E H61M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... same vendor. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the...
... same vendor. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the...
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... for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip ...; • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel...
... for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip ...; • • • • • SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and 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. For system failure due to reenter data. You can automatically reset ... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and 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. For system failure due to reenter data. You can automatically reset ... RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the ...
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...decreased average heat production. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in this function. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-... frequency. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value...
...decreased average heat production. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in this function. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to your CPU model. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-... frequency. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the memory operating frequency. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value...
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... hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled] and allows you set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid... size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. ASUS H61M-E 2-17 When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel...
... hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to [Enabled] and allows you set the Active Memory Threshold. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid... size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. ASUS H61M-E 2-17 When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel...
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... when you set the previous item to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to [IDE] or [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage...
... when you set the previous item to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to [IDE] or [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage...
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... the presence of USB devices at 64MB. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS H61M-E 2-19 For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. If no USB device ...Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The iGPU shared memory size will be arranged in a consecutive order. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. ...
... the presence of USB devices at 64MB. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. ASUS H61M-E 2-19 For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. If no USB device ...Motherboard layout in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The iGPU shared memory size will be arranged in a consecutive order. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. ...
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...to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. For more details, see ... the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions. Label Allows you to eight, ...
...to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. For more details, see ... the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Press [Enter] to configure options for special functions. Label Allows you to eight, ...