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...model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be distributed ...under the same license as stated in receipt of the product is authorized in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without...
...model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will not be distributed ...under the same license as stated in receipt of the product is authorized in this manual, including the products and software described in it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without...
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... the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using an...
... the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using an...
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.... Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this...
.... Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-A/USB3 ASUS H61M series motherboard User Guide H61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A: 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR ...240-pin module) LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061...
1.3.3 Motherboard layout • The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only. • SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/ USB3 & H61M-A. • USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A. 12 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) KBMS KBPWR ...240-pin module) LGA1155 HDMI 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 EATXPWR AUDIO BATTERY 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS CLRTC Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ALC PCIEX1_2 887 8Mb BIOS USBPW5-10 SB_PWR USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP Intel® H61 ASM 1061...
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... 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. For effective use a more memory on...
... 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Timing - 10-12-12-31 - 10-12-12-31 - - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. For effective use a more memory on...
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The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows®... settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard...
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows®... settings and hardware options vary. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to install If Autorun is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard...
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... you to [Enabled]. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you ...long duration power. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. The first three items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use / to adjust...
... you to [Enabled]. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Use the and keys to your CPU model. ASUS H61M Series 2-13 Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you ...long duration power. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to adjust the value. The first three items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . Use / to adjust...
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.... Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Use and key to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Probe...
.... Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Use and key to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Probe...
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... the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel...manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. The above item is available only in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. The above item is available only in H61M-PLUS...
... the Realtek LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS H61M Series 2-21 Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel...manual for the locations of the Realtek LAN controller. The above item is available only in H61M-A 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Refer to enable or disable an individual USB port. The above item is available only in H61M-PLUS...
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...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed ... disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators...
...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed ... disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] ASUS H61M Series 2-25 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators...
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...Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration ... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control...
...Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration ... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control...
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... Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you want to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to launch. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other...
... Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first] Allows you want to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys to launch. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other...