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... various Free Open Source Software licenses. to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
... various Free Open Source Software licenses. to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT...
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... CPU installation 1-9 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.5 System memory 1-13 1.5.1 Overview 1-13 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-14 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.6 Expansion slots 1-21 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-21 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-21 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-21 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-21 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-22 1.7 Jumpers...1-23 1.8 Connectors 1-25 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-25 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-31 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.9.2 Support DVD...
... CPU installation 1-9 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.5 System memory 1-13 1.5.1 Overview 1-13 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-14 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-20 1.6 Expansion slots 1-21 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-21 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-21 1.6.3 PCI slot 1-21 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-21 1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-22 1.7 Jumpers...1-23 1.8 Connectors 1-25 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-25 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-26 1.9 Software support 1-31 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.9.2 Support DVD...
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... Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with the cloud, leading to support an 8-channel audio output. It is in sleep mode, saving wait time and power usage. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the best possible PC stability. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer...
... Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with the cloud, leading to support an 8-channel audio output. It is in sleep mode, saving wait time and power usage. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that DIGI+ VRM technology ensures greater energy efficiency and the best possible PC stability. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer...
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... need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
... need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-3 ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
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... memory standard. The stability and compatibility of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows...
... memory standard. The stability and compatibility of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows...
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... the chassis with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-21 Turn...
... the chassis with PCI specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-21 Turn...
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... for the rear USB ports. This jumper is for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61-PLUS 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) H61-PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard or using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system...
... for the rear USB ports. This jumper is for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61-PLUS 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) H61-PLUS Keyboard and USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Keyboard and USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) This jumper allows you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard or using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system...
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... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC H61-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy...
... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC H61-PLUS AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy...
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... 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 H61-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
... 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 H61-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 6. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
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... the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-31 The contents of the Support DVD...
... the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to change at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-31 The contents of the Support DVD...
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... methods: ASUS H61-PLUS 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... methods: ASUS H61-PLUS 2-1 From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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... the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61-PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on...
... the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61-PLUS 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on...
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.... Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port...
.... Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. 3. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port...
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Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61-PLUS VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. Select Yes and press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61-PLUS VER: 0303 DATE: 12/26/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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... the default settings. 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency...
... the default settings. 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency...
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... 2: Getting started Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows...
... 2: Getting started Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use and keys to your CPU model. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows...
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Due to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
Due to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB1~10 [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-21 EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
... Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB1~10 [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of USB devices at startup. ASUS H61-PLUS 2-21 EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled...
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... port configuration. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to legacy AC'97. IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to select the Serial Port base address. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high...
... port configuration. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to legacy AC'97. IRQ=3] Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to select the Serial Port base address. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high...
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...] Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This feature will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs...
...] Sets the power-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. 2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This feature will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.6 [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows the option ROMs...