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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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... This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Where to find more information Refer to the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
... This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. vii Where to find more information Refer to the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS...
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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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...diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and ...
...diverse and ease to use functions, with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through the AI Suite II utility. ErP ready The motherboard is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or ...built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and ...
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... click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
... click ASUS Update from the popup menu. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to launch the AI Suite II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M...
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... the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to find the BIOS file, and press to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS...
... the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to find the BIOS file, and press to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS...
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... failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3
... failure! Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M Series 2-3
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...ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS... 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 Do not save...
...ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS... 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 Do not save...
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.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M Series 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or...
.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes and press . ASUS H61M Series 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or...
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... data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the...
... data or system. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you failed to your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the...
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... Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [On]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Enabled]. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 This item allows you set the add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this ... F1 key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to easily enter the BIOS setup. The values range from 1 to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices...
... Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [On]. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Enabled]. ASUS H61M Series 2-29 This item allows you set the add-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this ... F1 key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set Launch CSM to easily enter the BIOS setup. The values range from 1 to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of the DIMM module... installed on the selected slot. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item ...
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of the DIMM module... installed on the selected slot. Press [Enter] to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item ...