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... slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with Max. H61M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...
... slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows...Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with Max. H61M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™...
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... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H61M-CS 1-1
... off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS H61M-CS 1-1
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... CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-CS PCIEX16 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 USB56 USBPW5-8 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS 11 1 10 9 8 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel®...
... CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-CS PCIEX16 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 USB56 USBPW5-8 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS 11 1 10 9 8 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel®...
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-CS H61M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61M-CS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-CS H61M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61M-CS 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H61M-CS 1-9
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H61M-CS 1-9
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shared - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - ASUS H61M-CS 1-11 F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 - - Realtek 8111F controller - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - -
shared - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - shared - ASUS H61M-CS 1-11 F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 PCIEx1_2 - - Realtek 8111F controller - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - -
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PS/2 Mouse port. ASUS H61M-CS 1-13 This port connects to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects ...
PS/2 Mouse port. ASUS H61M-CS 1-13 This port connects to the table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Refer to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects ...
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...cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector ...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-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
...cable to this connector, set the item to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector ...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-CS HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-CS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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...® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works ...8226; Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H61M-CS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
...® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. ASUS H61M-CS 1-17 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4) These connectors connect to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works ...8226; Due to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H61M-CS SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 ...
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... supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! CPU_FAN H61M-CS H61M-CS CPU fan connector Do... to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. ASUS H61M-CS 1-19
... supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! CPU_FAN H61M-CS H61M-CS CPU fan connector Do... to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. ASUS H61M-CS 1-19
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...HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-CS 1-21 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power,... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 8. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-CS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
...HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-CS 1-21 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the system power,... connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 8. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-CS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-CS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the...
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... Specials menu appears. 2. XX to complete the installation. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows ...
... Specials menu appears. 2. XX to complete the installation. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-CS 2-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB ...flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows ...
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... press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard... to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
... press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M-CS 2-3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard... to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At...
...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-CS 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. At...
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... the right Selects the boot device priority hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-CS 2-7 Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the...
... the right Selects the boot device priority hand side • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-CS 2-7 Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for entering the...
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... item and press to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen are items that menu. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the...
... item and press to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of the menu screen are items that menu. ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the selected item. General help At the top right corner of a menu screen when there are the...
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... you must enter the user password for accessing the system. After you might be able to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 To change a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and...
... you must enter the user password for accessing the system. After you might be able to create/confirm the password. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 To change a user password: 1. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and...
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... duration power. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. ASUS H61M-CS 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows...
... duration power. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to become unstable! CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. ASUS H61M-CS 2-13 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows...
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... with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. ASUS H61M-CS 2-15 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or...
... with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. ASUS H61M-CS 2-15 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or...