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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 ...Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD ...
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 ...Express 2.0 x1 slot 1-17 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1-17 1.7 Jumpers...1-19 1.8 Connectors 1-21 1.8.1 Rear panel ports 1-21 1.8.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.9 Software support 1-27 1.9.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.9.2 Support DVD ...
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DVI-D with max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-Sub with max. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... (2 ports 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 operating...
DVI-D with max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz D-Sub with max. H61M-F specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5... (2 ports 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 operating...
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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-... connector 1 x 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...
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-... connector 1 x 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...
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...onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management 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 supports iPod, iPhone...an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with HD audio module in the front panel to +5VSB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information •...
...onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management 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 supports iPod, iPhone...an intuitive one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with HD audio module in the front panel to +5VSB. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for most accessed information •...
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...® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56) ... 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep ...
...® processors. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 6. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 9. ASUS H61M-F 1-7 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56) ... 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep ...
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...to a microphone. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS H61M-F 1-19 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out ...port connects to support a 7.1-channel audio output. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this ...
...to a microphone. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS H61M-F 1-19 Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out ...port connects to support a 7.1-channel audio output. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in the front panel to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 4. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of this ...
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...for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 8. This port connects to [HD]. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 9. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC 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-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.
...for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 8. This port connects to [HD]. This 15-pin port is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 9. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC 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-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.
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... speed. The USB module cable is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC H61M-F PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND H61M-F USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module...+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 H61M-F H61M-F USB3.0 Front panel connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... speed. The USB module cable is for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0. USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC H61M-F PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND H61M-F USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB 3.0 module...+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTXGND IntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ PIN 1 H61M-F H61M-F USB3.0 Front panel connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 8. SPEAKER H61M-F PIN 1 H61M-F Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M-F 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. The IDE LED lights up when you to...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground HWRST# (NC) 7.
...GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 8. SPEAKER H61M-F PIN 1 H61M-F Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS H61M-F 1-25 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. The IDE LED lights up when you to...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground HWRST# (NC) 7.
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...Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller legacy support. The USB port numbers may ... connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M-F 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller legacy support. The USB port numbers may ... connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M-F 2-19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] ...