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H61M-PLUS
H61M-A/USB3
H61M-A
Motherboard
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E8184 Second Edition Feburary 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii H61M series specifications summary ...................................................................... ix Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii Product
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Contents 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................................2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................2-6 2.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English] ....................................
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Contents 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...........................................2-29 2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................2-29 2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ............................................2-29 2.7.8 Security Boot .................................................................................2-30 2.7.9 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................................2-32 2.7.10 Bo
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Where to find
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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H61M series specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ® ® / Pentium / Celeron processors ® Supports Intel 22nm/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ® ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 /
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H61M-Series specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only) - AI Charger (H61M-A only) - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polyme
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H61M-Series specifications summary BIOS features 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, Manageability WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. H61M-PLUS H61M-PLUS: H61M-A/USB3 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables ASUS H61M series motherboard 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 d
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ® ® / Pentium / Celeron Processors ® ® This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / ® Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lane
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8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support
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EPU Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allo
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1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis H61M-PLUS 1-5 A
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LGA1155 KBPWR USBPW1-4 USBPW5-10 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 18.0cm(7.1in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN KBMS DIGI +VRM ATX12V HDMI USB34 LAN_USB12 ASM 1042 BATTERY AUDIO 2 RTL 8111F PCIEX16 H61M-PLUS Super PCIEX1_1 I/O ASM 7 1061 ® Intel SATA_4 SATA3G_1 H61 ALC PCIEX1
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1.3.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 1-20 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-23 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-20 ® 4. Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1-7 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-26 6. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-19 ® 8. Intel H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 1-25 ® 9. ASMedia 1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin S
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1.4.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 3 2 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
