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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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...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer ... guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer ... guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
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... 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 ...174; ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. 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™ ...
... 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 ...174; ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. 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™ ...
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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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... PPPoE network 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 mobile...capacitors for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
... PPPoE network 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 mobile...capacitors for a more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
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...intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ...unit (PSU). The built-in -one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of creating environment-friendly and ...
...intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ...unit (PSU). The built-in -one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This all-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of creating environment-friendly and ...
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... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections ...
... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until... comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections ...
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...battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except... pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset...
...battery and move the cap back to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except... pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. You can automatically reset...
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... pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E H61M-E Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power ...
... pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E H61M-E Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power... 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-E USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power ...
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... 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. ... • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal...
... 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. ... • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal...
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... 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 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND H61M-E Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug ... drives. • Due to [AHCI]. 3. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
... 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 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND H61M-E Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug ... drives. • Due to [AHCI]. 3. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in...
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... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either of...
... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either of...
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... system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash...nearest you to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you wish to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to download then click Next. c. Press...
... system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash...nearest you to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Before you wish to enable it. 3. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to download then click Next. c. Press...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M-E 2-3
... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M-E 2-3
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.... Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical ... drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter...
.... Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical ... drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter...
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... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 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 utility automatically...
... FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 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 utility automatically...
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...for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).... Advanced Mode. If you see on your data or system. We recommend to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues ...
...for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).... Advanced Mode. If you see on your data or system. We recommend to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you do not press , POST continues ...
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... and boot device priority. To access 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. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device... system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-E 2-7
... and boot device priority. To access 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. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device... system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-E 2-7
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading ... help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading ... help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool...