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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-9 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.5 System memory...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61-PLUS specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-9 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-11 1.5 System memory...
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... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If possible, disconnect all power 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. • Place the... product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage...
... from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vi If possible, disconnect all power 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. • Place the... product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage...
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How this guide This user guide 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 change ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package...
How this guide This user guide 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 change ... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package...
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...models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 19.1cm(7.5in) DIGI +VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB12 EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN BATTERY H61-PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 64Mb BIOS... 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB56 PCI2 PCI3 USB78 CLRTC USB910 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 USBPWF SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS H61-PLUS motherboard User Guide 30.5cm(12.0in) 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of ...
...models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 19.1cm(7.5in) DIGI +VRM ATX12V CPU_FAN COM LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 USB34 KB_USBPWB LAN_USB12 EATXPWR AUDIO CHA_FAN BATTERY H61-PLUS RTL 8111F PCIEX16 64Mb BIOS... 887 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT AAFP USB56 PCI2 PCI3 USB78 CLRTC USB910 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 USBPWF SATA3G_2 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_1 ASUS H61-PLUS motherboard User Guide 30.5cm(12.0in) 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of ...
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... frequency is supported by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-1 It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules ... Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® ...
... frequency is supported by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-1 It provides improved performance by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 memory modules ... Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® ...
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... 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 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design for the CPU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS H61 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain...
... 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 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design for the CPU, called DIGI+ VRM (Voltage Regulation Modules) digital power design. Engineered and tested to assure unmitigated performance, ASUS H61 boards with DIGI+ VRM remain...
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... variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-3 1.1.3 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 supports iPod...bandwidth and allows you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). See section 1.7 Jumpers for hard drives larger...
... variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-3 1.1.3 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 supports iPod...bandwidth and allows you to set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). See section 1.7 Jumpers for hard drives larger...
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... tool that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ... harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of radiation. 1. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
... tool that contains the BIOS file. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ... harmful electromagnetic exposure by eliminating 50% of radiation. 1. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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...or remove any component, switch off mode. 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 soft-off the ATX power...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H61-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H61-PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED ...
...or remove any component, switch off mode. 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 soft-off the ATX power...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H61-PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61-PLUS Onboard LED ASUS H61-PLUS 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED ...
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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 rear part of the chassis H61-PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 rear part of the chassis H61-PLUS 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 43 5 19.1cm(7.5in) KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN ATX12V COM LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 KB_USBPWB USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN BATTERY H61-PLUS PCIEX16 EATXPWR 2 64Mb BIOS 30.5cm(12.0in) PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H61 6 PCI2 7 ALC CLRTC 887 PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USBPWF USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER 8 AAFP F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS H61-PLUS 1-7
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 43 5 19.1cm(7.5in) KBMS DIGI +VRM CPU_FAN ATX12V COM LPT DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LGA1155 KB_USBPWB USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN BATTERY H61-PLUS PCIEX16 EATXPWR 2 64Mb BIOS 30.5cm(12.0in) PCIEX1_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® H61 6 PCI2 7 ALC CLRTC 887 PCI3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 USBPWF USB910 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER 8 AAFP F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS H61-PLUS 1-7
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... USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. H61-PLUS H61-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before ...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core...
... USB device wake-up (3-pin KB_USBPWB) 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 13. H61-PLUS H61-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before ...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core...
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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 H61-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H61-PLUS 1-13 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 H61-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS H61-PLUS 1-13 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. H61-PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No...
... with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is the...the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. H61-PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Transcend PATRIOT Part No...
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...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61-PLUS...do so may need IRQ assignments. 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. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61-PLUS...do so may need IRQ assignments. 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. Before installing the expansion card, read the ...
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1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - F G H - - - - ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - shared - - -
1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - F G H - - - - ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 USB2.0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D E shared - - - - shared - - -
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...end of the 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 this connector, set the Front Panel...module to this connector, set the item to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Serial port. 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 AC'97 pin ...
...end of the 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 this connector, set the Front Panel...module to this connector, set the item to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. Serial port. 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 AC'97 pin ...
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... connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. The USB...
... connectors on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. The USB...
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... to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-31 The following... screen is for updates. 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...
... to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. To run the DVD. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H61-PLUS 1-31 The following... screen is for updates. 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...