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Package contents Check your retailer. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of... x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920 x1200 @...
Package contents Check your retailer. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics... is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of... x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). • When you install a total memory of 1920 x1200 @...
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... direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
... direction When installing the motherboard, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 15. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. Clear ...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. H61M-PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface ...
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 14. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3 PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 15. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4) 7. Clear ...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. H61M-PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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...; OS, when you do any of the following: - For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher...
...; OS, when you do any of the following: - For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher...
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... setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you intend to the chassis with the screw you may...
... setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you intend to the chassis with the screw you may...
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H61M-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~8 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...
H61M-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~8 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...
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... LED LED LAN port 4. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out ASUS H61M-PRO 1-13 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications...
... LED LED LAN port 4. In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Side Speaker Out ASUS H61M-PRO 1-13 This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications...
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... of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H61M-PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H61M-PRO SPDIF_OUT H61M-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system...
... of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H61M-PRO GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN... a minimum power of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H61M-PRO SPDIF_OUT H61M-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system...
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the... The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC H61M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors ...
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the... The USB module cable is purchased separately. USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NC H61M-PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND H61M-PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors ...
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... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Serial port (COM) Connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1.8 Onboard LEDs... illustration below shows the location of the system chassis. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H61M-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PRO Onboard LED ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19
... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Serial port (COM) Connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is purchased separately. 1.8 Onboard LEDs... illustration below shows the location of the system chassis. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. H61M-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PRO Onboard LED ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19
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... manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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 update the...
... manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and 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 update the...
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... Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS... updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS ...
... Turn on the USB flash drive. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to load default BIOS values. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS... updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to update BIOS in DOS environment. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS ...
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... off then back on. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See ...parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to the default value. If you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
... off then back on. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in using the first two options. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See ...parameters. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to the default value. If you failed to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and ...
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... window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the... sections for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7
... window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the... sections for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7
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... the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed.
... the options. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed.
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...] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type...
...] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR32133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to become unstable! To restore the default setting, type...
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... to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology...
... to throttle its clock speed to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... [Disabled] Allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Key in order to [Enabled]. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable the Enhanced Halt State. This item should be enabled...
... [Disabled] Allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. Key in order to [Enabled]. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable the Enhanced Halt State. This item should be enabled...
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... be arranged in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of USB devices at 64MB. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the...
... be arranged in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of USB devices at 64MB. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the...