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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-F 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 ...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 ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-F 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 ...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 ...
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... ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Ai Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS WebStorage * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/...max. 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 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
... ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Ai Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS WebStorage * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/...max. 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 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
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H61M-F 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 DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-... 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...
H61M-F 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 DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-... 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...
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.... It offers you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to support an 8-channel audio output. This all-in the front panel to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ... introduction It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 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 goes beyond the...
.... It offers you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to support an 8-channel audio output. This all-in the front panel to navigate EFI BIOS than 2.2 TB. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ... introduction It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 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 goes beyond the...
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...) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. H61M-F H61M-F CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. PS/2 and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW 1-4) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 USB 2.0 connector...
...) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. H61M-F H61M-F CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. PS/2 and USB device wakeup (3-pin PS2_USBPW 1-4) 2. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 USB 2.0 connector...
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...port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear... 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). ASUS H61M-F 1-19 Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
...port (pink). Refer to support a 7.1-channel audio output. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear... 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). ASUS H61M-F 1-19 Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
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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-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-F 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 to this connector. DVI-D port. Front panel audio connector (...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-F 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 to this connector. DVI-D port. Front panel audio connector (...
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... to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 H61M-F H61M-F USB3.0 Front panel connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data...
... to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 H61M-F H61M-F USB3.0 Front panel connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data...
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... reset button for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable 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 this connector. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-...pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. System panel...
... reset button for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable 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 this connector. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-...pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. System panel...
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...USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller legacy support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in a consecutive order. 2.5.6 Onboard ... EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M-F 2-19 The USB port numbers may not be arranged in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled...
...USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller legacy support. Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the HD Audio Controller item to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in a consecutive order. 2.5.6 Onboard ... EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M-F 2-19 The USB port numbers may not be arranged in this user manual for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled...