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... License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product is eager to , by the applicable law. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is distributed without the express written permission of the product is eager to , by the applicable law. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
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... to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port Supports HDMI with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. UMA Memory: 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1061 SATA 6.0 GB/s Chipset (H61M-PLUS only): - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio...
... to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port Supports HDMI with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. UMA Memory: 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) ASMedia® ASM1061 SATA 6.0 GB/s Chipset (H61M-PLUS only): - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio...
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.../2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 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 Header...
.../2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only) 3 x Audio jacks 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 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 Header...
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... performance to support an 8-channel audio output. Network iControl Network iControl is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an intuitive one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows®...
... performance to support an 8-channel audio output. Network iControl Network iControl is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is an intuitive one-step network control center that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows®...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-23 1-20 1-7 1-26 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-24 1-27 1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. Intel® LGA1155...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-20 1-23 1-20 1-7 1-26 1-12 1-19 1-25 1-24 1-27 1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. Intel® LGA1155...
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...-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
...-bit Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Any excess memory from the same vendor. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install memory modules of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2000/1800 MHz frequencies. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists...
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... the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1.
... the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1.
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... (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The 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 USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin...
... (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The 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 USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin...
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... are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). This port is set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. 7. HDMI port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the item to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for...
... are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). This port is set the Front Panel Type item in H61M-A. 9. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. 7. HDMI port. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set the item to a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for...
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... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 6. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
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... is for updates. The following screen is enabled in 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 DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP...
... is for updates. The following screen is enabled in 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 DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP...
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... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating...
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... the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the...
... the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use the and keys to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the...
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... enabled in specific condition. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled...
... enabled in specific condition. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled...
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... support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Due to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
... support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Due to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology...
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...Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of SATA3/4. The above item is available only in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. The following item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
...Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of SATA3/4. The above item is available only in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. USB3~4 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. The following item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy...
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.... 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. 2.7.3 [On] [Off] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to be forced to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Post...
.... 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. 2.7.3 [On] [Off] Bootup NumLock State [On] Sets the power-on devices for the F1 key to be forced to [Enabled], the system waits for better compatibility. Post...