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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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... electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. 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 the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi If you are ...
... electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. 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 the... motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi If you are ...
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... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system ...
... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may ...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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. xii
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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. xii
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... chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. 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 the current PCIe 2.0. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience...of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS H61M Series 1-1
... chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. 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 the current PCIe 2.0. As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the convenience...of 2200 (O.C.)/ 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support onboard graphics out with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. This provides great graphics performance. ASUS H61M Series 1-1
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...to automatically connect to a PPPoE network 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 mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that ... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard...
...to automatically connect to a PPPoE network 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 mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that ... ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard...
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...operate these utilities simultaneously. This all-in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and ...caused by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color...
...operate these utilities simultaneously. This all-in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply unit (PSU). ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and ...caused by power surges from damage caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS H61M Series 1-3 ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into 256-color...
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Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR H61M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that... the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder ...
Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, switch off mode. SB_PWR H61M-PLUS ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PLUS Onboard LED 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that... the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder ...
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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. 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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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... 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel...
... 13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 14. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 4. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 12. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 /...your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS H61M Series 1-7 Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 9. 1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Intel...
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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. 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.
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...174; OS. - For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. The stability and compatibility of these memory ...4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - Chip NO. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
...174; OS. - For effective use a more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. H61M Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Part No. The stability and compatibility of these memory ...4GB) SS - 8GB DS - 4GB DS - Chip NO. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: - ASUS H61M Series 1-13 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may...
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...and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards.... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1....
...and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS H61M Series 1-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards.... When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is supported by adjusting the software settings. 1....
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... devices. 8. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to this connector is 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 ... (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a PS/2...
... devices. 8. DVI-D port. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to this connector is 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 ... (HDMI) connector, and is for any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to a PS/2...
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... H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin ... of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V ...
... H61M-PLUS Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that supports up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin ... of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are for USB 2.0 ports. USB56 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC H61M-PLUS PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V ...
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... drivers for better 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. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically...
... drivers for better 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. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of your computer, the DVD automatically...
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... case you need to complete the installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Quit...
... case you need to complete the installation. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS H61M Series 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Quit...
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... 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads ... H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. 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 the motherboard...
... 2. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. CAP (for H61M-A/USB3) or H61MA. ASUS H61M Series 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. When found, the utility reads ... H61M-A). • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. 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 the motherboard...