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... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H61M-PRO 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11...
... information...iv About this guide...iv Package contents...vi H61M-PRO 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 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 Main menu...2-9 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-11...
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...that your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the ...
...that your retailer. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. ... power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are using, contact your area. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the ...
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... 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS USB3.0 Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger+ ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Webstorage * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/... on the next page) vii support ASUS 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers...
... 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS USB3.0 Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger+ ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Webstorage * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/... on the next page) vii support ASUS 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers...
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H61M-PRO specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers...
H61M-PRO specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers...
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...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 23.4cm(9.2in) 1-2 PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111G BATTERY 2 AUDIO H61M-PRO PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 COM ASM 1042 SB_PWR CLRTC 7 AAFP USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 USB3_E12 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT...
...) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 23.4cm(9.2in) 1-2 PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111G BATTERY 2 AUDIO H61M-PRO PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 COM ASM 1042 SB_PWR CLRTC 7 AAFP USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 USB3_E12 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_3 F_PANEL SPDIF_OUT...
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...an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do...expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will ...
...an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to do not need to install expansion cards. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do...expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will ...
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1.6 Jumpers 1. H61M-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC ... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. For system...automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values.
1.6 Jumpers 1. H61M-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC ... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. 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. For system...automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values.
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... CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-PRO +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
... CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB device. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-PRO +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
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...and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [AC97]. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for USB...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...
...and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module cable to [AC97]. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to [HD]. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This port is for USB...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L H61M-PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ...
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... via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H61M-PRO PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ H61M-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
... via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. USB3_E12 USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRXIntA_P1_SSRX+ GND IntA_P1_SSTXIntA_P1_SSTX+ GND IntA_P1_DIntA_P1_D+ GND H61M-PRO PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P2_SSRXIntA_P2_SSRX+ GND IntA_P2_SSTXIntA_P2_SSTX+ GND IntA_P2_DIntA_P2_D+ H61M-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...
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With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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...NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...). Do not save them on the system. 2. This utility also allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The system requires you ...
...NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for the BIOS file. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...). Do not save them on the system. 2. This utility also allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. The system requires you ...
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Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started DO NOT shut down or... settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PRO VER: 0205 DATE: 10/04/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press . Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started DO NOT shut down or... settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PRO VER: 0205 DATE: 10/04/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
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... the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To...
... the Exit menu. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this option only if you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To...
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...Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press... F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance...
...Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press... F7 hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up 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. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode... changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up 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. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode... changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7
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... a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
... a field, select it and press to the previous menu screen. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the...
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... items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
... items show the default Not Installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
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... set an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must...
... set an administrator password: 1. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must...