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... *** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ****... When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed...
... *** Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ****... When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * PCIe 3.0 speed...
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... reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with improved encoding schemes that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 ...users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is the latest single-chipset design to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Product introduction 1 1.1 ...
... reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with improved encoding schemes that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 ...users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is the latest single-chipset design to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Product introduction 1 1.1 ...
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... to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from...
... to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from...
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... that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software... settings. 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you ...
... that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software... settings. 1. Secure the card to the card. 3. PCIe 3.0 speed is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you ...
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... LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a Local Area Network (...Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 7 6 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker.
... LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a Local Area Network (...Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). ASUS H61M Series 1-21 This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 7 6 2. This port connects to a headphone or a speaker.
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot ...USB connectors. 5. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors ...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot ...USB connectors. 5. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU and chassis fan connectors ...
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...devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 the system, or enters the Advanced Mode...
...devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M Series 2-7 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 the system, or enters the Advanced Mode...
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... this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure ...
... this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to the default setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure ...
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... cores to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The...
... cores to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The...
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... Ratio [Auto] Allows you 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. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables...
... Ratio [Auto] Allows you 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. ASUS H61M Series 2-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables...
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Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started If the fan is not connected to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard ... the fan settings. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan...
Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started If the fan is not connected to display the following items: 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard ... the fan settings. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan...
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...CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to disable or set the appropriate performance level...CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 Select Ignore if you to 100%. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
...CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to disable or set the appropriate performance level...CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 Select Ignore if you to 100%. CPU Fan Min. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you...
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... adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use...
... adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use...
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Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Fast Boot to accelerate the boot speed. Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will...stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. This process will ...
Select to go back to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. 2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started If you set Fast Boot to accelerate the boot speed. Set this item to [Enabled] to normal boot. This process will extend POST time. [Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will...stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to load the network stack driver during POST. This process will ...