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... corresponding binary/object code. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in writing by sending a request to anyone in receipt of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR...
... corresponding binary/object code. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in writing by sending a request to anyone in receipt of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR...
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... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
... 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.6 Expansion slots 1-17 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-28 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-28 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
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... connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for top network program in use - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Suite II - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...introduction Network iControl Network iControl is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages 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 first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger...
...introduction Network iControl Network iControl is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages 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 first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger...
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... total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in...
... total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from damage caused by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in...
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... to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
... to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 13. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR...
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... - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 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 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is...
... - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 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 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 1.6 Expansion slots In...
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... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-20...
... the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you can provide 500mA on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-20...
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... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. HDMI port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD]. By default, this connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. This port is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3...
... 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. HDMI port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to [HD]. By default, this connector is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [AC97]. These two ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. This port is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3...
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... (24 W) fan power. 6. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are for USB 2.0 ports. The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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...
... (24 W) fan power. 6. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These are for USB 2.0 ports. The two fan connectors support fans of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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...
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... of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...
... of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...
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... onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
... onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case...
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... recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
... recover BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP (for H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port...
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... succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Download...
... succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Download...
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... select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. 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...
... select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. 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...
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...to set the CPU ratio and features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to [Enabled]. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the...
...to set the CPU ratio and features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio's long duration power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to [Enabled]. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the...
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... default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in order to adjust the ratio. This item should be enabled in specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto...
... default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to run faster than marked frequency in order to adjust the ratio. This item should be enabled in specific condition. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto...
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... Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] or [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Due to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to internally...
... Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] or [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Due to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to internally...
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... BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to be pressed when error occurs. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver...
... BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you set to [Enabled], the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set Launch CSM to be pressed when error occurs. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver...