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... information. Such software in this product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you . All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
... information. Such software in this product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which you . All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
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...1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 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...
...1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 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...
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...® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-Sub with latch 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155...
...® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-Sub with latch 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155...
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... 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in (22.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Specifications are...
... 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in (22.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Specifications are...
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... set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your USB device's conditions. *** Ai Charger is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with your network programs. It allows you with difficult POST situations. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is only supported when you with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 8-channel high...
... set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your USB device's conditions. *** Ai Charger is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with your network programs. It allows you with difficult POST situations. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is only supported when you with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 8-channel high...
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... 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed...
... 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 came with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed...
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...the front panel audio I . 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 8. This port connects to [HD]. This port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
...the front panel audio I . 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for details. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 8. This port connects to [HD]. This port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. By default, this connector, set to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
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... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-F Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-F Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the connector. 4. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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...3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
...3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that...
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI 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 original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI 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 original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
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... BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to avail all its features. c. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating...
... BIOS setup program. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to avail all its features. c. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Insert the USB flash disk that you to download then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating...
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... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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...
... system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file 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...
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... current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
... current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-F 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS H61M-F 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD...
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... adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. ASUS H61M-F 2-13 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items...
... adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. Use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. ASUS H61M-F 2-13 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items...
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.... Use and keys to zero (0). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. ASUS H61M...
.... Use and keys to zero (0). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. ASUS H61M...
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... is set the Active Memory Threshold. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
... is set the Active Memory Threshold. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When read/write of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is installed to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
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...® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this function. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows...
...® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this function. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows...
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...only when you set values. 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support (USB3_E12) Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
...only when you set values. 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support (USB3_E12) Allows you to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On...
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... for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM...
... for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Launch CSM to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM...