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... 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 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
... 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 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
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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™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron... not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot with latch 2 x PCI ...
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™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron... not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot with latch 2 x PCI ...
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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 ....0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 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...
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 ....0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 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...
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...2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 The dual-channel ...DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
...2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. ASUS H61M-E 1-1 The dual-channel ...DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core...
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1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-E H61M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-E H61M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... or less. Chip NO. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON...
... or less. Chip NO. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M-E 1-13 Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON...
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ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip ...: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
ASUS H61M-E 1-15 Size Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB SS/DS DS DS DS DS Chip ...: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on ...down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS H61M-E 1-19
...boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on ...down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS H61M-E 1-19
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... numeric keypad to run faster than marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [...][DDR3-2666MHz][DDR3-2800MHz][DDR3-2933MHz][DDR33000MHz][DDR3-3200MHz] The configuration options vary with a 50Mhz interval. If this function. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto...
... numeric keypad to run faster than marked frequency in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Selecting a very high memory frequency may result in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [...][DDR3-2666MHz][DDR3-2800MHz][DDR3-2933MHz][DDR33000MHz][DDR3-3200MHz] The configuration options vary with a 50Mhz interval. If this function. ASUS H61M-E 2-13 Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to the default setting. 2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto...
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...OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. ASUS H61M-E 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the iFFS.... 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the Active Memory Threshold. This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The ...
...OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. ASUS H61M-E 2-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable or disable the iFFS.... 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the Active Memory Threshold. This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The ...
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... want to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of commands. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set...
... want to report warning messages during the POST. When read/write of commands. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set...
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...the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB1~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. ASUS H61M-E 2-19 The iGPU shared memory size will be used by the iGPU. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating... systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence...
...the item shows None. USB Single Port Control USB1~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. ASUS H61M-E 2-19 The iGPU shared memory size will be used by the iGPU. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating... systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence...
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Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from one to the BIOS Flash, and create...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to ...
Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-32 Chapter 2: Getting started Key in the BIOS Flash. Load from one to the BIOS Flash, and create...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Press [Enter] to ...