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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...
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...technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...
...technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service ...
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Where to find... more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. vii Where to find... more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional ...
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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.
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...The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as... graphics performance. 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 your system memory to boost system performance. * DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported...
...The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to -point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS H61M Series 1-1 PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as... graphics performance. 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 your system memory to boost system performance. * DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported...
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... 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 ...goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing 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 various overclocking ...
... 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 ...goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing 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 various overclocking ...
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... energy efficiency requirements in regards to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to energy consumptions. The built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ErP ready The motherboard is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of creating environment-friendly...
... energy efficiency requirements in regards to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 It allows you to energy consumptions. The built-in line with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ErP ready The motherboard is in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of creating environment-friendly...
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...so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before... bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in 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.
...so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before... bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in 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.
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis H61M-PLUS ASUS H61M Series 1-5
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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 ...64bit, 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 ...64bit, 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...
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...1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
...1-27 1-26 1-4 1-22 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® ... 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 10. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
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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. 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.
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...Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate...these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to 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 not...
...Always install DIMMs with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H61M Series 1-13 For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate...these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Due to 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 not...
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...: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 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. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ...
...: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.6.3 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. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 ...
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...and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a... chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...
...and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a... chassis-mounted front panel audio I . 11. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 3.0 devices (available on H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only). AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R...
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...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 480 Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA ...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
...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 480 Mbps connection speed. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA ...FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to...
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...is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-...compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to display their respective ...
...is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-...compatibility and system stability. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to display their respective ...
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... 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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications ...before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive...
... 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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications ...before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive...
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...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M... Series 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...
...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS H61M... Series 2-3 Turn on the system. 2. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool ...