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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-C specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: 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 ... 1-24 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-C specifications summary ix Package contents...xi Chapter 1: 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 ... 1-24 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-24 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 iii
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... 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-24 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-24 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-25 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-25 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-25 2.7.6 INT19 Trap Response [Disabled 2-25 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-25 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 2-25 2.7.9 Security Boot 2-26 2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.11...
... 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled 2-24 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled 2-24 2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-25 2.7.4 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled 2-25 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS 2-25 2.7.6 INT19 Trap Response [Disabled 2-25 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode 2-25 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 2-25 2.7.9 Security Boot 2-26 2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities 2-29 2.7.11...
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...introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii How this guide 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. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is organized This ...
...introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii How this guide 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. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. About this guide is organized This ...
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H61M-C specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS AI Suite II Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support...
H61M-C specifications summary ASUS unique features Other features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS AI Suite II Network iControl* ASUS Webstorage ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support...
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...) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 PS2_USBPW1~4 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO RTL 8111F BATTERY H61M-C PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 ASM 64Mb 1083 BIOS PCI1 Intel® H61 USBPW5~10 SPDIF_OUT USB56 SB_PWR USB78 CLRTC USB910 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ASUS H61M-C motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
...) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 PS2_USBPW1~4 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR AUDIO RTL 8111F BATTERY H61M-C PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 ASM 64Mb 1083 BIOS PCI1 Intel® H61 USBPW5~10 SPDIF_OUT USB56 SB_PWR USB78 CLRTC USB910 SPEAKER F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 ASUS H61M-C motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support...
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... difficult POST situations. See section 1.7 Jumpers for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS 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 to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than...
... difficult POST situations. See section 1.7 Jumpers for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS 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 to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for hard drives larger than...
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... energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M-C 1-3 C.P.R.... AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to supervise fan speed ...
... energy consumptions. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a user-friendly utility that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS H61M-C 1-3 C.P.R.... AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to supervise fan speed ...
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 22.9cm(9.0in) PS2_USBPW1~4 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR RTL 8111F 2 BATTERY AUDIO H61M-C PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 64Mb 1083 BIOS 6 Intel® H61 ALC PCI1 887 SB_PWR 7 USBPW5~10 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 USB910 SPEAKER AAFP 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 CPU_FAN COM ATX12V DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 USB34 22.9cm(9.0in) PS2_USBPW1~4 LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN EATXPWR RTL 8111F 2 BATTERY AUDIO H61M-C PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 64Mb 1083 BIOS 6 Intel® H61 ALC PCI1 887 SB_PWR 7 USBPW5~10 SPDIF_OUT USB56 USB78 CLRTC F_PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 USB910 SPEAKER AAFP 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. shared - See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - -... PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS H61M-C 1-15 Install the software drivers for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 ...
... Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. shared - See Chapter 2 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - -... PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS H61M-C 1-15 Install the software drivers for this motherboard PCIEx16 PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 Realtek 8111F controller USB2.0 controller 1 ...
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... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. H61M-C CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-C Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. 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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. H61M-C CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-C Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to...
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... CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. ASUS H61M-C 1-17 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to...on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. PS2_USBPW1~4 12 23 H61M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C PS2/USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power...
... CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. ASUS H61M-C 1-17 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~10) Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to...on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. USBPW5~10 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM...3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up feature. PS2_USBPW1~4 12 23 H61M-C +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-C PS2/USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power...
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...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-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...connector is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS H61M-C 1-19 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ...
...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-C HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-C Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...connector is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). ASUS H61M-C 1-19 To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ...
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Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 3. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration ... later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for an ...H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M-C 1-21
Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. 3. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration ... later version before using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for an ...H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. ASUS H61M-C 1-21
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS H61M-C 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider. ASUS H61M-C 2-1 With this utlity, you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. Copy the original motherboard...
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... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. To update the...
... 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. To update the...
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... DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. ASUS H61M-C 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
... DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. ASUS H61M-C 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
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Select Yes and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-C VER: 0205 DATE: 03/04/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...H61MC.CAP 8390656 2013-03-04 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen ...
Select Yes and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-C VER: 0205 DATE: 03/04/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...H61MC.CAP 8390656 2013-03-04 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. The BIOS Updater screen ...
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... configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS H61M-C 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. We...
... configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS H61M-C 2-5 Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. We...
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... Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to...section 2.7 Boot menu for details. 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 ...
... Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to...section 2.7 Boot menu for details. 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 ...
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... help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-C 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
... help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool.... The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-C 2-7 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...