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... contents...vi H61M-PRO 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.5 Advanced menu 2-13 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...
... contents...vi H61M-PRO 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11 2.5 Advanced menu 2-13 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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...MHz and higher memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory if...generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920 x1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with Max. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155...
...MHz and higher memory frequency is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 3GB system memory if...generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920 x1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with Max. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155...
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...H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS... ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM Header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (...
...H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS... ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM Header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (...
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... if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 15. Digital audio ...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts...
... if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 6. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 15. Digital audio ...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts...
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1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5
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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5
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...Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same ...physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 ...
...Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same ...physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 ...
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The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of ... OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from...
The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of ... OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Any excess memory from the same vendor. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from...
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... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear...back to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~8 seconds, then move the...
... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear...back to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 1.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~8 seconds, then move the...
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... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power...
... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power...
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... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. The USB module cable is purchased...H61M-PRO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS...
... Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the fan connectors. The USB module cable is purchased...H61M-PRO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS...
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... boot device is installed to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 the...
... boot device is installed to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 the...
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...default setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system.
...default setting. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings ...Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system.
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...power. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. 2.4.5 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. According to enable or disable... the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. The valid value ranges vary according to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use and key to adjust...
...power. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. 2.4.5 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. According to enable or disable... the and keys to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. The valid value ranges vary according to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use and key to adjust...
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...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 Be... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
...Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 Be... cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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... Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled]...Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows...
... Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled]...Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows...
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...CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. ASUS H61M-PRO... report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the iFFS ...
...CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. ASUS H61M-PRO... report function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the iFFS ...
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Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Scroll down to the motherboard... If the fan is not connected to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan ...
Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Scroll down to the motherboard... If the fan is not connected to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan ...
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...[300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the ... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20ºC to detect this item. 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the...
...[300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the ... [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20ºC to detect this item. 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the...
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...for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the... operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-PRO 2-23 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan...
...for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the... operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-PRO 2-23 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan...