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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 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...
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 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...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional .... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional .... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
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... This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of...
... This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of...
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xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 17.5cm(6.9in) RT 8876 CPU_FAN KBPWR ATX12V VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (... 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 ...
xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 17.5cm(6.9in) RT 8876 CPU_FAN KBPWR ATX12V VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (... 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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... users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb...PCIe 2.0 devices. 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 PCIe 2.0 (in the world. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ...
... users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb...PCIe 2.0 devices. 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 PCIe 2.0 (in the world. It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ...
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... The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with difficult POST situations. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power...systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 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...
... The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with difficult POST situations. See section 1.7 Jumpers for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power...systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 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...
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...different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your system. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products ... supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore ...
...different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your system. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products ... supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore ...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-E Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component... is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-E Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any component... is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before touching any component. •...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... ASUS H61M-E 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard ...of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™...
... ASUS H61M-E 1-7 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard ...of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™...
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when ...
... in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. •... • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when ...
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...you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and ...
...you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will... arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and ...
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...end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to... 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.
...end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to... 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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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 These are for USB 2.0 ports.... USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 These are for USB 2.0 ports.... USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V...
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... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard...
... Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows...174; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard...
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...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 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 to complete the installation. ... Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Place the support DVD in the...
...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 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 to complete the installation. ... Bar appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Place the support DVD in the...
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...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3....
...using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61ME.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3....