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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package 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 ... 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 contact information A-3 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...iv Package 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 ... 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 contact information A-3 iii
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...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to change system settings through the... BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is set to change system settings through the... BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
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... 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron...generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables ...
... 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Check your motherboard package for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron...generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables ...
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ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration...the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. The edge with the ...
ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you physical injury and damage to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you install the motherboard, study the configuration...the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the correct orientation. The edge with the ...
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... towards the rear of the chassis H61M-PRO 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 23.4cm(9.2in) 1-2 PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111G BATTERY 2 AUDIO H61M-PRO PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1...
... towards the rear of the chassis H61M-PRO 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 23.4cm(9.2in) 1-2 PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111G BATTERY 2 AUDIO H61M-PRO PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1...
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... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) 12. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots...
... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) 12. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots...
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... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...8226; Memory module with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may ...or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ...
...8226; Memory module with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may ...or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. Any excess memory from the same vendor. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support ...
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... cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ... necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ... necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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... graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - shared - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - - shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Realtek 8111G controller - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 shared - - - - - - - ASM1042...
... graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - shared - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - - shared - - - - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Realtek 8111G controller - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - - shared - - - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 shared - - - - - - - ASM1042...
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... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. 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 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PRO ...HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
... motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]. 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 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PRO ...HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard....
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... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+... GND NC H61M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot ...
... of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 Connect the USB module cable to any of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+... GND NC H61M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot ...
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... system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot opening at the back of the onboard LED. H61M-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PRO Onboard LED ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19 10. Connect the serial port module cable to...
... system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot opening at the back of the onboard LED. H61M-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PRO Onboard LED ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19 10. Connect the serial port module cable to...
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...screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 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...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS...
...screen. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. 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...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. The following screen is for updates. Visit the ASUS...
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ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to restore ... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to...
.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to restore ... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to...
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...to recover BIOS setting. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in DOS...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Do not save them on the system. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Doing so can use as shown. ...
...to recover BIOS setting. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to update BIOS in DOS...fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Do not save them on the system. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Doing so can use as shown. ...
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...a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 If you failed to enter BIOS... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. •...
...a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you see on how to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 If you failed to enter BIOS... to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your screen. •...
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... screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer 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...
... screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer 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...