H61M-A User's Manual
Page 3
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii 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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii H61M series specifications summary ix Package contents...xii 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 layout 1-6 1.3.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.4.1 CPU installation 1-8 1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 6
...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact...
...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 7
...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your... information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. vii
...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your... information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. vii
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 12
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 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.
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 13
...). Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. This provides great graphics performance. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides...motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M...
...). Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. This provides great graphics performance. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides...motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS H61M...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 14
...operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse...to a PPPoE network for your network programs. It allows you with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives ...
...operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse...to a PPPoE network for your network programs. It allows you with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for hard drives ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 15
... voltage and sensor readings. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you...
... voltage and sensor readings. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 16
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power..., or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR H61M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ...
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before removing or plugging in soft-off the ATX power..., or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. SB_PWR H61M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 17
DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 18
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...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 19
... PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
... PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. •...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 24
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PLUS Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption.
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 25
... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...if you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or...
... frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...if you want to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 29
...slot that you intend to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and.... 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure...
...slot that you intend to use . 4. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and.... 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 34
...content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in...compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. HDMI port. By default, this connector, set the item to avail of the front panel audio I . 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition...
...content. 10. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in...compliant definition H61M-PLUS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. HDMI port. By default, this connector, set the item to avail of the front panel audio I . 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 38
...the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
...the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ...USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND H61M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 40
...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time... without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 ...
...your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Refer to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time... without notice. 1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 ...
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 41
...all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support ... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
...all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the support ... of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
H61M-A User's Manual
Page 43
...H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M...-A/USB3) or H61MA. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...
...H61M-PLUS), H61MAU3.CAP (for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M...-A/USB3) or H61MA. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an...