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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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...when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
...when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
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... (continued on the next page) ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Suite II - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Anti Surge - 100...
... (continued on the next page) ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Suite II - H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers ASUS DIGI+VRM - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - Anti Surge - 100...
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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. xi
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...polymer capacitors 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 automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged ...overclocking headroom to push performance to a PPPoE network for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls...
...polymer capacitors 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 automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged ...overclocking headroom to push performance to a PPPoE network for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls...
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... voltage and sensor readings. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color boot logos to personalize...
... voltage and sensor readings. It allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color boot logos to personalize...
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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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... cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. PCIe 3.0 speed is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards ...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is... . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2.
... cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. PCIe 3.0 speed is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the card. 3. When using PCI cards ...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is... . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2.
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...will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...the jumper again to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
...will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H61M Series 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...the jumper again to default values. For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the ...connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer...
... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the ...connected USB devices. USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PLUS USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer...
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... ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. DVI-D port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant...default, this connector. PS/2 Keyboard port. HDMI port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD]. Connect one end of the front ...
... ports are USB 2.0 3 and 4 in the BIOS setup to [HD]. DVI-D port. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PLUS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant...default, this connector. PS/2 Keyboard port. HDMI port. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to [HD]. Connect one end of the front ...
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.... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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]. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in...
.... 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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]. When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the type of the SATA connectors in...
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... SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA ...174; XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors...
... SATA3G_2 H61M-PLUS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA ...174; XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M Series 1-25 4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors...
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... instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click...the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. 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...
... instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click...the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. 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...
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... a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. b. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT... Press to switch to enable it. 3. b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
... a. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. b. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT... Press to switch to enable it. 3. b. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to the USB port. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for...
... ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the devices for...
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...shown. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the... 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. This utility ...
...shown. 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 show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the... 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. This utility ...
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... and stability. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. DO...
... and stability. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUS H61M Series 2-5 When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. DO...
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...• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering...Exit Menu for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after...
...• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering...Exit Menu for information on your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after...
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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 Refer to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side ...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 H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode menus Silent mode Loads ...
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 Refer to the system. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side ...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 H61M-PLUS Selects the boot device priority Displays the Advanced mode menus Silent mode Loads ...