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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 USB56 PCIEX16 H61M-F ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-F motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 USB56 PCIEX16 H61M-F ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-F motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- xi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following...
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... point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-F 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to...
... point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M-F 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to...
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...DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M-F 1-3 This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to ...energy consumptions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly ...
...DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS H61M-F 1-3 This is a user-friendly utility that allows you to ...energy consumptions. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly ...
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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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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-F ASUS H61M-F 1-5
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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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-F ASUS H61M-F 1-5
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.../ 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. H61M-F H61M-F CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the .... PS/2 and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW 1-4) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3.
.../ 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. H61M-F H61M-F CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the .... PS/2 and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW 1-4) 2. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-F 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-F 1-11
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...do any of the following: - Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of these memory modules depend on ... of accessing information from the same vendor. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS H61M-F 1-13 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,...
...do any of the following: - Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of these memory modules depend on ... of accessing information from the same vendor. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS H61M-F 1-13 The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB,...
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.... Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS H61M-F 1-15
.... Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS H61M-F 1-15
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... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. CLRTC H61M-F 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-F Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M-F 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS...
... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. CLRTC H61M-F 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-F Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS H61M-F 1-17 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS...
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...) port. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a microphone. ASUS H61M-F 1-19 This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Line Out port (lime). PS...
...) port. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to a microphone. ASUS H61M-F 1-19 This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Line Out port (lime). PS...
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...• If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS H61M-F 1-21 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http...://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer...
...• If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. ASUS H61M-F 1-21 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http...://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-F CHA FAN PWM CHA 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 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. ASUS H61M-F 1-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-F CHA FAN PWM CHA 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 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. ASUS H61M-F 1-23 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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The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. SPEAKER H61M-F PIN 1 H61M-F Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M-F 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 8. Ground HWRST# (NC) 7. The ...pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 H61M-F +HDD_LED RESET H61M-F System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power...
The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. SPEAKER H61M-F PIN 1 H61M-F Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M-F 1-25 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 8. Ground HWRST# (NC) 7. The ...pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 H61M-F +HDD_LED RESET H61M-F System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power...
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...Quit all Windows® applications before 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 a USB flash disk in case you need to restore...Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 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-F 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
...Quit all Windows® applications before 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 a USB flash disk in case you need to restore...Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 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-F 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3....
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... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-F 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the... You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that ...
... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-F 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the... You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that ...
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... drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MF.CAP 8390656 2013-11-05...stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M-F 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc ...
... drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MF.CAP 8390656 2013-11-05...stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M-F 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Restart your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc ...
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... 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. ASUS H61M-F 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits...
... 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. ASUS H61M-F 2-7 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits...
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Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. ASUS H61M-F 2-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display the other items (...
Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that item. ASUS H61M-F 2-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it and press to display the other items (...
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... top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS H61M-F 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Otherwise, you set...
... top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS H61M-F 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Otherwise, you set...
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... the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this function. ASUS H61M-F 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you set the CPU ratio and...
... the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Changing the values in this function. ASUS H61M-F 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you set the CPU ratio and...