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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.3.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.3.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ... 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 your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 iii
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... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the standard package...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This... technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the standard package...
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... 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for...
... 1 x Speaker Header (continued on the next page) USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for...
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xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...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 ultra-fast sensing and response... audio module in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to...
...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 ultra-fast sensing and response... audio module in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to...
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...loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD ...or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Get total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from...
...loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to supervise fan speed control, and voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD ...or a USB flash disk that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. Get total system-wide energy optimization by power surges from...
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...• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR... LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 SATA3G_2...
...• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR... LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061 7 SATA_4 SATA3G_1 SPEAKER SATA_3 SATA3G_2...
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... in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the...seated on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
... in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the...seated on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard...
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...default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM ...You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you ...
...default position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM ...You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 1.7 Jumpers 1. CLRTC H61M-PLUS 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you ...
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... capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB ...the keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USB device wake-up feature. When you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). Set to +...
... capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB ...the keyboard wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. USB device wake-up feature. When you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). Set to +...
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... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to avail of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that ...97 audio standard. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). These two ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and...
... for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to avail of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 10. This port connects to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that ...97 audio standard. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). These two ports are for any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and...
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... NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. 3. SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA...
... NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in H61M-PLUS only. 3. SATA_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA_3 H61M-PLUS ASMedia® 1061 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors SATA_3~4 support SATA 6.0GB/s in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for Serial ATA...
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ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s ... connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection.
ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61M-PLUS SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s ... connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection.
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... the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click...
... the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click...
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...when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to... update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to avoid network traffic, then...
...when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. b. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to... update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to avoid network traffic, then...
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... be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP...
... be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can cause system boot failure! ASUS H61M Series 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. CAP (for H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPLUS.CAP...
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This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu ... Device Select Menu. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Boot your computer. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the Make Disk menu ... Device Select Menu. 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 Drive D (USB flash drive). 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and...
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... the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater ... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
... the BIOS file and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater ... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PLUS VER: 0215 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
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...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to ...to use the mouse 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. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability...
...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). You can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can be used under the Exit menu. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to ...to use the mouse 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. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability...
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... To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority... • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ...
... To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority... • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ...