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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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... 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz D-SUB with Max. DVI-D with Max. Package contents Check your retailer. UMA Memory: 1024MB... slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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...
... 16GB, DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz D-SUB with Max. DVI-D with Max. Package contents Check your retailer. UMA Memory: 1024MB... slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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...
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. 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® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-12 1-15...
... 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 11. 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® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-12 1-15...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...
... the cost of the PnP cap. 1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...
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2 3 4 5 C A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 1-5 2/12/14 2:57:05 PM
2 3 4 5 C A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 1-5 2/12/14 2:57:05 PM
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:07 PM
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:07 PM
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...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 1-11 2/12/14 2:57:15 PM Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper ...
...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 1-11 2/12/14 2:57:15 PM Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so..., time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper ...
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...otherwise, the system would not power up 1-12 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:16 PM H61M-G USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G USB Device Wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ...under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected PS/2 or USB devices. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
...otherwise, the system would not power up 1-12 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:16 PM H61M-G USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G USB Device Wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether ...under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected PS/2 or USB devices. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
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...ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 17 1-17 2/12/14 2:57:30 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each 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 and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
...ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 17 1-17 2/12/14 2:57:30 PM Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each 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 and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
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... hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 and resets the system, or enters... Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM
... hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 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 and resets the system, or enters... Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM
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...] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR31866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker... menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
...] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR31866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system. If this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker... menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target...
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...ranges vary according to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. �U�s�e a�n��d key to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings...turbo ratio's long duration power. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 13 2-13 2/12/14 2:57:51 PM Use and keys or the numeric keypad to ...
...ranges vary according to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. �U�s�e a�n��d key to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings...turbo ratio's long duration power. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 13 2-13 2/12/14 2:57:51 PM Use and keys or the numeric keypad to ...
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... Advanced menu items allow you installed. The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two... appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
... Advanced menu items allow you installed. The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two... appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...
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...simultaneously, enabling one system to adjust the ratio. Use and keys to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled]... Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function...
...simultaneously, enabling one system to adjust the ratio. Use and keys to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled]... Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function...
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... [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following ... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function...
... [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following ... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function...
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....indb 22 2/12/14 2:57:57 PM The following four items appear only when you do not want to [Manual]. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware ...monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Select Ignore if you ...
....indb 22 2/12/14 2:57:57 PM The following four items appear only when you do not want to [Manual]. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature �[x�x�x��º�C�/x�x�x��º�F�] The onboard hardware ...monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Select Ignore if you ...
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...to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 23 2-23 2/12.../14 2:57:58 PM Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40º...
...to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 23 2-23 2/12.../14 2:57:58 PM Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40º...
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...and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 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)...module installed on the selected slot. Load/Save CMOS Profile from /to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to...
...and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 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)...module installed on the selected slot. Load/Save CMOS Profile from /to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to load/save the current BIOS settings to...