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...(1) for the cost of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model... such as required under the same license as stated in this email address). or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("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...
...(1) for the cost of this product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model... such as required under the same license as stated in this email address). or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("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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...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 1-19 BIOS ...information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 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...
...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 1-19 BIOS ...information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 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...
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... guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power...
... guide is broken, do not try to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power...
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... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • 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 or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may...
... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • 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 or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may...
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....7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in the front panel to change without notice. H61M-G specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition...
....7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in the front panel to change without notice. H61M-G specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition...
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...location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For ...run at the maximum transfer rate of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DDR3 modules are developed for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or ...
...location of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to prevent installation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of DDR3 1600MHz. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For ...run at the maximum transfer rate of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. DDR3 modules are developed for the OS can be about 3GB or less. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or ...
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... Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory...
... Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory...
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...read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to use . 4. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the... removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing ...
...read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to use . 4. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Unplug the... removing expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. To remove a DIMM B A A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing ...
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...indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:14 PM shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. shared - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio ... - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot...
...indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:14 PM shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. shared - IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 Realtek 8111G controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio ... - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot...
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... audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel...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. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices ...
... audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel...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. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices ...
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.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement ...minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-G PIN 1 H61M-G Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 1-15 2/12/14 2:57:26 PM The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...
.... ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement ...minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-G PIN 1 H61M-G Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 1-15 2/12/14 2:57:26 PM The system may become unstable or may not boot up . •...
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...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 ... SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details...
...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 ... SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details...
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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 PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin ... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! 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...
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 PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin ... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! 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...
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...location of the onboard LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off mode. 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 system reboot without turning off the system power....the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
...location of the onboard LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off mode. 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 system reboot without turning off the system power....the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing...
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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 OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support...respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of...
...ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support...respective menus. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of...
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... BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted... using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
... BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted... using FAT32/16 on a single partition only. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to...
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... utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS... setting. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. ...
... utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to recover BIOS... setting. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the updated BIOS file. ...
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...press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-G VER: 0303 DATE: 10/26/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ... disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below.
...press . 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-G VER: 0303 DATE: 10/26/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or... drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the boot device. 3. ... disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below.
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... zero (0). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows... [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate...
... zero (0). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows... [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate...
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... zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake...wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report ...
... zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake...wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report ...