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......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 contact information A-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 iii 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM
......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 contact information A-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 iii 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM
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... or your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 4 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter...
... or your retailer. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 4 2/12/14 2:56:53 PM These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter...
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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 Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in (22.6 cm x 17.8 ... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, 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...
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 Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in (22.6 cm x 17.8 ... power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, 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...
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VD2 PCIEX1_1 AAFP USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC SPEAKER 8MB BIOS F_PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1-2 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:00 PM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H61M-G 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI ...module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111G AUDIO H61M-G PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super I/O SB_PWR BATTERY Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887-
VD2 PCIEX1_1 AAFP USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 CLRTC SPEAKER 8MB BIOS F_PANEL 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1-2 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:00 PM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H61M-G 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 34 3 5 17.8cm(7.0in) KBMS RT 8876 ATX12V CPU_FAN DVI ...module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111G AUDIO H61M-G PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super I/O SB_PWR BATTERY Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887-
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... the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...
... the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring...
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... system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold 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. The onboard button cell battery powers... RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 1-11 2/12/14 2:57:15 PM After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
... system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Hold 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. The onboard button cell battery powers... RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 1-11 2/12/14 2:57:15 PM After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
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... in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. PS/2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-G +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G PS/2 and USB Device Wake-up • The USB device wake-up 1-12 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:16 PM H61M-G USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G USB Device Wake-up feature requires...
... in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. PS/2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-G +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G PS/2 and USB Device Wake-up • The USB device wake-up 1-12 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:16 PM H61M-G USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G USB Device Wake-up feature requires...
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...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-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. DVI-D... can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ...
...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-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. DVI-D... can't be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. ...
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... that supports up to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H61M-G 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 ... 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors...
... that supports up to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. H61M-G 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 ... 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-G USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors...
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... updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the ...Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57...
... updating your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the ...Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2-1 2/12/14 2:57...
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... supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 Folder Info field. 6.... Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
... supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 Folder Info field. 6.... Before you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults...
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.... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility...
.... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on a single partition. 2. ASUS H61M-G 2-3 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 2/12/14 2:57:40 PM Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using this utility...
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...Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the...into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-G VER: 0303 DATE: 10/26/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select ...
...Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. The BIOS Updater screen appears as the...into the optical drive and select the optical drive as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-G VER: 0303 DATE: 10/26/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61M-G.CAP 8390656 2013-10-26 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select ...
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... Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 2-5 2/12/14 2:57:41 PM When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 ...to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to...
... Restart your computer. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 2-5 2/12/14 2:57:41 PM When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 ...to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Press to...
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... for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control...routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on your motherboard if you see...
... for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you want to use the mouse to control...routines. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to turn the system off then back on your motherboard if you see...
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...the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to ...to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The...
...the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to ...to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the boot device priority • The...
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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 ... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default...
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 ... temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default...
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..., and Exit) on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 2-9 2/12/14 2:57:46 PM A configurable field is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen...
..., and Exit) on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 2-9 2/12/14 2:57:46 PM A configurable field is not user-configurable. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen...
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... the options. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and...:xx] Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the...
... the options. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and...:xx] Allows you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the...
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...From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you set an administrator password: 1. After you have set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press ....Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 2-11 2/12/14 2:57:48 PM To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password...
...From the Enter Current Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you set an administrator password: 1. After you have set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press ....Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 2-11 2/12/14 2:57:48 PM To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password...