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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of their respective companies, and are included in obtaining the full ...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Copies of their respective companies, and are included in obtaining the full ...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-E 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 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7... 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: 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-E 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 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7... 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: 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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... with max. resolution of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. H61M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
... with max. resolution of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. H61M-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Other features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (... 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
H61M-E specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (... 3.0, EUP-ready, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm) Specifications are subject to change without...
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xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 17.5cm(6.9in) RT 8876 CPU_FAN KBPWR ATX12V VGA ... Super I/O ALC PCIEX1_2 887 USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 AAFP USB910 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-E motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...
xi Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. KBMS 17.5cm(6.9in) RT 8876 CPU_FAN KBPWR ATX12V VGA ... Super I/O ALC PCIEX1_2 887 USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 AAFP USB910 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER F_PANEL 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-E motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your ...
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... card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
... card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-17 Failure to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
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... Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and...8226; We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit ...
... Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 H61M-E ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and...8226; We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit ...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-25 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-E PWM Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
ASUS H61M-E 1-25 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN H61M-E PWM Mode CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-E Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that...
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... the item. To change the value of the selected item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items... the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that item...
... the item. To change the value of the selected item. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are items... the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in the menu and change the settings. You cannot select an item that item...
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... default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores...Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][...
... default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.5 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to set the iGPU maximum frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores...Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this menu may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR31800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][...
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.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable the Enhanced Halt State. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel...
.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable the Enhanced Halt State. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Enhanced Intel...
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.... 120601 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H61M-E conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information...This device may cause undesired operation. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares...
.... 120601 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H61M-E conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information...This device may cause undesired operation. Appendices A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares...