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... 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 2.5 Advanced menu 2-13 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...
... 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 2.5 Advanced menu 2-13 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...
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...PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install ...ATA 3 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com 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...
...PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. H61M-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install ...ATA 3 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. • Refer to www.asus.com 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...
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...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM Header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (continued on the next page) vii H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek®...
...-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM Header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (continued on the next page) vii H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek®...
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...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal .... 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. H61M-PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3
...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal .... 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 5. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. H61M-PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-3
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DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket.
DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5
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... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB...Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. 1.4.2 Memory...
... modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB...Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. 1.4.2 Memory...
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...seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the... the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
...seconds, then move the jumper again to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-11 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the... the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove...
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... +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB ...device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO...
... +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. otherwise, the system would not power up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using a PS2 or USB ...device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO...
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... fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 7. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. USB78 USB56 USB+5V...
... fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 7. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. USB78 USB56 USB+5V...
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Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects ...
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects ...
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...this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to malfunction. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. If this happens, revert to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to.... 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . The configuration...
...this happens, revert to become unstable! Use the and keys to malfunction. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default settings. If this happens, revert to 3000MHz with the CPU types installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to.... 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Use / to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the system. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . The configuration...
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...125A increment. Use and key to adjust the value. The values range from 1.35V to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 1.65V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The valid... value ranges vary according to set the DRAM Voltage. 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous ...
...125A increment. Use and key to adjust the value. The values range from 1.35V to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 1.65V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The valid... value ranges vary according to set the DRAM Voltage. 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous ...
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.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors...
.... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to the CPU you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors...
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...Getting started This item should be enabled in each processor package. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled...Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to adjust the ratio. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [...
...Getting started This item should be enabled in each processor package. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Disabled...Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to adjust the ratio. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to zero (0). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [...
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... Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options...Disabled] Entry After [Immediately] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable the Enhanced Halt State. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. This item should be enabled in order to [...
... Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. Configuration options...Disabled] Entry After [Immediately] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to enable the Enhanced Halt State. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 This item should be enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. This item should be enabled in order to [...
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... / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed....to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
... / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed....to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
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... Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to detect this item. 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 Chapter ... duty cycle. The values range from 0% to set the low limit warning for Chassis Fan speed. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control ...
... Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to detect this item. 2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 2-22 Chapter ... duty cycle. The values range from 0% to set the low limit warning for Chassis Fan speed. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control ...
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...the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Min...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-PRO 2-23 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan ...
...the Anti Surge function. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. CPU Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Fan Min...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-PRO 2-23 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan ...