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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 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview...
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 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview...
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...package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your area. Do not place the product in your dealer ...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • ...
...package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your area. Do not place the product in your dealer ...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • ...
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...contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
...contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
xii Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only.
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... and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported...socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most ...
... and Internet applications. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. Intel® H61 Express Chipset The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is supported...socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most ...
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... BIOS than 2.2 TB. It offers you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate...systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 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 ...
... BIOS than 2.2 TB. It offers you with more convenient online experience. * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate...systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors 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 ...
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... to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool...motherboard from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with no need to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS...
... to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool...motherboard from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with no need to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any ...ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with the component. ...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any ...ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with the component. ...
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5
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1.3.3 Motherboard 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 ...240-pin module) 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...
1.3.3 Motherboard 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 ...240-pin module) 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...
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... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap...
... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 2. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap...
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...; • • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is... Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a ...
...; • • • • • • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is... Windows® OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or date code (D/C) from a ...
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...generation Core™ processors. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI ... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause 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...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS H61M Series 1-17
...generation Core™ processors. Align the card connector with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI ... with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause 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...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS H61M Series 1-17
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. DVI-D can't ... (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). PS/2 Keyboard port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. DVI-D can't ... (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). PS/2 Keyboard port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1...
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... cable to any of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...
... cable to any of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND...
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Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.... tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems...
Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.... tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems...
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...1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you update... and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1
...1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you update... and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1
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.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 The system requires you to enter... BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...
.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 The system requires you to enter... BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can 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. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard...