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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your...
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... connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU...
... connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU...
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xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP...
... for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP...
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...auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to adjust the CPU ...fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS ...
...auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to adjust the CPU ...fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS ...
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...layout • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR ...LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 ...
...layout • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR ...LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 ...
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... supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS... setup information such as system passwords. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1.
... the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS... setup information such as system passwords. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1.
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... by pressing a key on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode... supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake...
... by pressing a key on the keyboard. otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode... supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake...
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... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. These two ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only).
... 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. These two ports are for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only).
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When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) These ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the...
When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) These ... ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the...
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... Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s ...
... Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s ...
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... complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future.
... complete the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future.
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...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the Drive field. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. Press the Up/Down...Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. c. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB ...
...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the Drive field. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to download then click Next. Press the Up/Down...Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. c. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB ...
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... cause system boot failure! CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
... cause system boot failure! CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
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...format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays may ... Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1....
...format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The actual utility screen displays may ... Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1....
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... exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM...ASUS H61M Series 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS...
... exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM...ASUS H61M Series 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS...
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...startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We... recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.7 ...
...startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. We... recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See section 1.7 ...
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...in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the ... 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 the Advanced Mode H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode menus Silent mode Loads optimized ...
...in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the ... 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 the Advanced Mode H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode menus Silent mode Loads optimized ...