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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H61M-G specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-...Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.9 Exit menu...2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 iii 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H61M-G specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-...Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.9 Exit menu...2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 iii 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM
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... voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your power ...
... voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your power ...
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...Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-G motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory... 3GB. We recommend a maximum of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
...Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-G motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory... 3GB. We recommend a maximum of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core...
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... it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 1-1 2/12/14 2:56:59 PM Unplug the power cord before touching any component. •...
... it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 1-1 2/12/14 2:56:59 PM Unplug the power cord before touching any component. •...
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... towards the rear of the chassis H61M-G 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111G AUDIO H61M-G PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super...
... towards the rear of the chassis H61M-G 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111G AUDIO H61M-G PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super...
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...) Page 1-12 1-15 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-18 1-15 1-11 1-16 1-12 1-18 1-14 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron... 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. 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 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors ...
...) Page 1-12 1-15 1-17 1-3 1-7 1-16 1-18 1-15 1-11 1-16 1-12 1-18 1-14 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron... 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 8. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 2. 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 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 10. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors ...
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...-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Unplug all power cables ...before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, ...
...-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Unplug all power cables ...before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, ...
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...8226; Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM The figure illustrates the location of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. For effective use of ...OS. - Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DDR3 modules are developed for the dual-channel configuration. A DDR3 ...
...8226; Due to Intel® chipset limitation, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Any excess memory from the same vendor. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM The figure illustrates the location of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. For effective use of ...OS. - Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. DDR3 modules are developed for the dual-channel configuration. A DDR3 ...
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...4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 ...and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 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. 2. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb...
...4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 ...and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 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. 2. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb...
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... PCI Express specifications. shared - - shared - - - - shared - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1-10 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:14 PM shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd...
... PCI Express specifications. shared - - shared - - - - shared - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1-10 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:14 PM shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - - - - shared - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd...
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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-G HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-G Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-G HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-G Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio...
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... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H61M-G SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3... GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M-G Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...
... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! H61M-G SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3... GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M-G Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 17 1-17 2/12/14 2:57:30 PM CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 17 1-17 2/12/14 2:57:30 PM CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors...
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...LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 18 2/12/14 2:57:31 PM F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR... BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-G PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-G System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is for the system ...
...LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 18 2/12/14 2:57:31 PM F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR... BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-G PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-G System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin connector is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is for the system ...
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...Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your ...the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12...
...Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your ...the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12...
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... EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57:35 PM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
... EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57:35 PM Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your...
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...; Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM This utility also allows you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to a hard disk drive or...
...; Before using FAT32/16 on the system. 2. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM This utility also allows you can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to a hard disk drive or...
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.... • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you failed to the default value. We recommend to always shut down... BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
.... • Press the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your motherboard if you failed to the default value. We recommend to always shut down... BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 6 Chapter 2: Getting ...
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...is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes ... functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side...
...is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 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 BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes ... functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side...