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... 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 ...
... 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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...® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest single-chipset design to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
...® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest single-chipset design to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
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... speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain...
... speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ErP ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your PC's loading. ASUS H61M-E 1-3 This is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis H61M-E ASUS H61M-E 1-5 Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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...(CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 8. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10...
...(CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 8. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ... Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. ASUS H61M-E 1-7 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. System panel connector (10...
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-E 1-11
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A ASUS H61M-E 1-11
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...3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-E 1-13 To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. Chip NO. Under the default state,..., use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. The system maps the total size...
...3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-E 1-13 To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. Chip NO. Under the default state,..., use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. The system maps the total size...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB ...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS H61M-E 1-15 DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB ...
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... the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS H61M-E 1-17
... the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to the card. 3. ASUS H61M-E 1-17
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...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After clearing the ...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause ...
...system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. CLRTC H61M-E 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H61M-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. After clearing the ...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS H61M-E 1-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Removing the cap will cause ...
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... port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M-E 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. This...
... port. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 5. Line Out port (lime). Microphone port (pink). ASUS H61M-E 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection to a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. This...
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... about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND GND GND +5 Volts...GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
... about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND GND GND +5 Volts...GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS H61M-E 1-23 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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...to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB...purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed.
...to a slot opening at the back of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are not jumpers! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB...purchased separately. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS H61M-E 1-25 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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... / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the ...
... / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP... Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H61M-E 1-27 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the ...
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...in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Place...The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS...
...in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Place...The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT ... BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
... gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-3 To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. DO NOT ... BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ...
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... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-E VER: 0303 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61ME.CAP 8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48...; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and ...
... fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-E VER: 0303 DATE: 11/07/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61ME.CAP 8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48...; Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to confirm BIOS update. 4. ASUS H61M-E 2-5 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and ...
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... program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
... program can be changed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS H61M-E 2-7 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
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... the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change...
... the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. ASUS H61M-E 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. To change...
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... as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From...
... as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. ASUS H61M-E 2-11 Confirm the password when prompted. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From...