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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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... single-chipset design to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel...
... single-chipset design to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 This provides great graphics performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in line with no need to ...and voltage and sensor readings. The built-in -one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan ... This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ...
ASUS H61M-E 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is in line with no need to ...and voltage and sensor readings. The built-in -one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan ... This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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 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
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 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 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
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... comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. H61M-E H61M-E CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if...
... comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 6. H61M-E H61M-E CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. Contact your retailer immediately if...
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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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... the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system ...2400C10D-8GTX(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 Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you want to...
... the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system ...2400C10D-8GTX(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 Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you want to...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS ... single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS ... single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Remove the...
... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Remove the...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall... CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3.
... and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall... CMOS. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3.
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Microphone port (pink). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS H61M-E 1-21 PS/2 Mouse port. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below ...
Microphone port (pink). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects to a microphone. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. ASUS H61M-E 1-21 PS/2 Mouse port. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the audio configuration table below ...
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ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND GND GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts H61M-E GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend...consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs.
ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND GND GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts H61M-E GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend...consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs.
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... USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification... two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61M-E 1-25
... USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-E USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification... two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. These are for USB 2.0 ports. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61M-E 1-25
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... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that... Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that... Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is for reference only. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...
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... the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. From the Windows... 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Click the Utilities...
... the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. From the Windows... 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Click the Utilities...
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Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing... a USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4.
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. Doing... a USB flash drive that you to recover BIOS setting. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4.
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...after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 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...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen...
...after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. 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...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen...
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... functions 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 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The boot device...
... functions 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 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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... to return to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays...
... to return to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays...
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... set an administrator password: 1. To set a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box...
... set an administrator password: 1. To set a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Create New Password box...