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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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...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are using, contact your local ...
...disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions of the... this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are using, contact your local ...
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... 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 4GB capacity...x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of the above items is supported by...
... 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 4GB capacity...x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of the above items is supported by...
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... object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 1-1 2/12/14 2:56:59 PM Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the... motherboard. Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall...
... object or a metal object, such as indicated in the image. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the bag that the motherboard fits. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 1-1 2/12/14 2:56:59 PM Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the... motherboard. Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1 Take note of the chassis as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall...
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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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...AAFP) 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...wake-up (USBPW5~8) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. 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 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin ...
...AAFP) 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...wake-up (USBPW5~8) 12. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. 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 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. Speaker connector (4-pin ...
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... if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is not compatible with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the...
... if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is not compatible with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not... cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the...
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... DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size...
... DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size...
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... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite...
... make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite...
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...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI ...Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1...
...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI ...Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1...
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...to this connector is for details. 1-14 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:24 PM Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 ...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...
...to this connector is for details. 1-14 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:24 PM Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. USB 2.0 ports 1 ...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to ...
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...to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 a...7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 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 ...
...to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 a...7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 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 ...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support ...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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 on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support ...
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...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off mode. SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity 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 for the system power LED. 7. System panel...
...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off mode. SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity 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 for the system power LED. 7. System panel...
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ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Refer to your ... the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers... the BIN folder. If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The ...
ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Refer to your ... the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click Drivers... the BIN folder. If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The following screen is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. To run the DVD. The ...
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ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57:35 PM With this utlity, you...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 the future. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to...
ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57:35 PM With this utlity, you...AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 the future. Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection...network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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 motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to...
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...Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains ... can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, ...
...Do not save them on the USB flash drive. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains ... can use as shown. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility, ...
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...update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. Using the...system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your motherboard if you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup ...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
...update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to force reset from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. Using the...system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on your motherboard if you in this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup ...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
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... setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V...
... setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V...