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... to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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...Sub 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 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 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin 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 WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
...Sub 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 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 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin 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 WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor...
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... for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H61M-G H61M-G CPU socket LGA1155 ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 1-3 2/12/14 2:57:01 PM Standby...
... for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. H61M-G H61M-G CPU socket LGA1155 ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 1-3 2/12/14 2:57:01 PM Standby...
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... (64MB) chips or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Check with less power consumption. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for better...
... (64MB) chips or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. Check with less power consumption. The system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is notched differently to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for better...
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... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup...
... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup...
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... 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is set the item to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to this connector to...
... 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This port is set the item to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to this connector to...
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.../s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC H61M-G PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS...
.../s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC H61M-G PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Refer to change at www.asus.com...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Refer to change at www.asus.com...
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... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update...
... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you need to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update...
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... load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure...
... load the BIOS default settings to enable it. 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure...
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.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. This utility also allows you to the USB port. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows...
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..., type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting...
..., type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Booting...
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... the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 13...
... the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 13...
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... each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M...
... each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M...
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... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual...
... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual...
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... supports, set this menu allow you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is fixed in this user manual for the locations of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout...
... supports, set this menu allow you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is fixed in this user manual for the locations of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout...
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...Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Auto...
...Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Auto...
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The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 23 2-23 2/12/14 2:57:58 PM Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500...
The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Chassis Fan Max. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 23 2-23 2/12/14 2:57:58 PM Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500...
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... VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. This item allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Full Screen Logo to fully support the Windows® Security Update...
... VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to display during the boot sequence. The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. This item allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Full Screen Logo to fully support the Windows® Security Update...
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... BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to USB drive. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started...
... BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to USB drive. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started...