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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... (2) the serial number of the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any warranty to the extent permitted by the purchaser ...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by the applicable law. No part of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... (2) the serial number of the product is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any warranty to the extent permitted by the purchaser ...
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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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... area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent...
... area. If you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you detect any area where it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. iv Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent...
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.... Package contents Check 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 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on ...
.... Package contents Check 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 1024MB Intel® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on ...
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... (continued on the next page) vii H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at...
... (continued on the next page) vii H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. support ASUS 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at...
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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...
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...
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...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 on its corresponding timing or ... A and Channel B. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
...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 on its corresponding timing or ... A and Channel B. Check with the retailer to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to get the correct memory modules. • Memory module with the same CAS latency. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
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.... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting...
.... Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the card. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting...
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...shared - - - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - Realtek 8111G controller - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - shared - - shared - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard... supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
...shared - - - - - - - 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - Realtek 8111G controller - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - shared - - shared - - - 1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard... supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
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To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module...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. D-Sub port. Front panel audio connector (10...
To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I /O module cable to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module...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. D-Sub port. Front panel audio connector (10...
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... 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 1 H61M-PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured ... plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15 The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module...
... 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 1 H61M-PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured ... plugs. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is purchased separately. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15 The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 2. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module...
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... 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17
... 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17
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...the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-PRO PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks ... chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER H61M-PRO PIN 1 H61M-PRO Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction RESET H61M-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-... off the system power. 9. 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-PRO PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks ... chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SPEAKER H61M-PRO PIN 1 H61M-PRO Speaker Out Connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction RESET H61M-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-... off the system power. 9. 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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... and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the ...OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ...
... and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the ...OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to display their respective menus. Refer to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, and Contact tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ...
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... to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPRO.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, download the ...
... to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MPRO.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD... to find the BIOS file, and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, download the ...
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... displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure...BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
... displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure...BIOS file that contains the BIOS file to update BIOS in DOS environment. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
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.... [Enabled] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use and keys to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item ...[1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
.... [Enabled] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use and keys to enable or disable the CPU C1E. [Auto] Set this item ...[1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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... enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. When the item is set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page...
... enabled in the desired value using the numeric keypad. When the item is set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page...
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... function. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA...
... function. Please use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA...
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... EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode...
... EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be fixed at startup. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode...