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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M-F 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 ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 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-F 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 ... 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 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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...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and... configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS ...
...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and... configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS ...
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...* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. buffered memory Dual-channel memory... at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Ai Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS WebStorage * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista...
...* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. buffered memory Dual-channel memory... at mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Ai Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS WebStorage * The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista...
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H61M-F 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 DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ... System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in (22...
H61M-F 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 DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ... System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in (22...
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..., contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 USB56 PCIEX16 H61M-F ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-F motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- Actual product specifications may vary with different...
..., contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW5-10 USB56 PCIEX16 H61M-F ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 8Mb BIOS F_PANEL SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 ASUS H61M-F motherboard User Guide 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I /O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- Actual product specifications may vary with different...
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... detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for advanced operating systems. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only...
... detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for advanced operating systems. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only...
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... product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to update the BIOS without the need for any user interaction. ASUS H61M-F 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in different...
... product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of fan speed to update the BIOS without the need for any user interaction. ASUS H61M-F 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in different...
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 CPU_FAN ATX12V DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 RTL 8111F BATTERY 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 H61M-F SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW_FRONT USB56 ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® 6 H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 CPU_FAN ATX12V DVI DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 RTL 8111F BATTERY 2 AUDIO PCIEX16 H61M-F SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR ALC 887- VD2 AAFP PCIEX1_2 USBPW_FRONT USB56 ASM 1042 USB3_E12 Intel® 6 H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS F_PANEL 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0...x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61M-F 1-15 Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card...
...to do not need to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0...x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS H61M-F 1-15 Failure to the card. 3. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for later use . Secure the card...
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... passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. CLRTC H61M-F 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-F Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system... failure due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. ASUS H61M-F 1-...
... passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. CLRTC H61M-F 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear RTC H61M-F Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system... failure due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to reenter data. ASUS H61M-F 1-...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-F Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These...1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 6. If you want to connect an ...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-F HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-F Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. These...1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. USB 2.0 ports. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. 6. If you want to connect an ...
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...Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. H61M-F SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M-F Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...
...Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode Selection item in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. H61M-F SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND... SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M-F Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version...
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... need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-F 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the...
... need to restore the BIOS in the future. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M-F 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the...
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... Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. c. Updating from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO ...to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the ...
... Flash 2 Utility and press to avail all its features. c. Updating from file, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO ...to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. b. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the ...
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.... Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-F 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
.... Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS H61M-F 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item...drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen ...
... the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Before updating BIOS 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item...drive in DOS environment. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen ...
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... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...[Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUS H61M-F 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the...
... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-F VER: 0305 DATE: 11/05/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\...[Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Refer to confirm BIOS update. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. ASUS H61M-F 2-5 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the...
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... details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. 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 ...to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using ...
... details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. 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 ...to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to guide you in using ...
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...then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-F 2-7 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 ...
...then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-F 2-7 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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... the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu... the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu... the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings.