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... under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. The source...Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is eager to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the ...
... under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. The source...Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is eager to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is dependent on the preferred carrier and the ...
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...Package contents...vi H61M-G specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS ...information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.9 Exit menu...2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
...Package contents...vi H61M-G specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS ...information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.5 Advanced menu 2-14 2.6 Monitor menu 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-24 2.8 Tools menu 2-30 2.9 Exit menu...2-31 Appendices Notices...A-1 ASUS...
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...; Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the...
...; Place the product on it by yourself. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the...
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...LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. DVI-D with Max. Resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz D-SUB with Max. H61M-G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN LGA1155 ... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-G motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Package contents Check...
...LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. DVI-D with Max. Resolution: 1920x1200@60Hz D-SUB with Max. H61M-G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN LGA1155 ... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-G motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Package contents Check...
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....7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in the front panel to change without notice. H61M-G specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition...
....7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.0 in the front panel to change without notice. H61M-G specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition...
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...actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with the same CAS latency. The system ..., when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H61M-G Channel B DIMM_B1 H61M-G 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and...
...actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The figure illustrates the location of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with the same CAS latency. The system ..., when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 H61M-G Channel B DIMM_B1 H61M-G 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and...
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... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker...
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... (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM
... (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion... After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM
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... G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0...
... G H - - - - - - - - - - - shared - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. shared - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0...
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...is for any DVI-D compatible device. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. To configure 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-G HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-G Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
...is for any DVI-D compatible device. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. To configure 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-G HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-G Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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...boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power... is for your system, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-G PIN 1 H61M-G Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 1-15 2/12/14 2:57:26 PM The speaker allows you use a PSU with higher power output when ...
...boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for details. 3. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power... is for your system, refer to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-G PIN 1 H61M-G Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 1-15 2/12/14 2:57:26 PM The speaker allows you use a PSU with higher power output when ...
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...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-G Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or ...H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-16 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:28 PM Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
...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-G Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or ...H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 1-16 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:28 PM Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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... the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
... the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are not jumpers! These are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN H61M-G H61M-G CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
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.... This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 18 2/12/14 2:57:31 PM Ground HWRST# (NC...on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. The HDD LED lights up when you should shut down the...
.... This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 18 2/12/14 2:57:31 PM Ground HWRST# (NC...on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. The HDD LED lights up when you should shut down the...
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... the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating...
... the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 1-19 2/12/14 2:57:33 PM Refer to your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 Operating...
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...Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without using...system compatibility and stability. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...
...Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using an OS‑based utility. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without using...system compatibility and stability. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the ...
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... for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS ...in a DOS environment. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM You can use as shown. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. Turn ...
... for reference only. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to copy the current BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS ...in a DOS environment. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM You can use as shown. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to the USB port. 3. Turn ...
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Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater ...: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 4 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port...
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater ...: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 4 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port...
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... be enabled in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use...Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM
... be enabled in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Use...Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57:53 PM
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...options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon ...
...options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is enough at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon ...