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H61M-CS Motherboard - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 3
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi H61M-CS specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.2 Before you proceed 1-4 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.5 System memory 1-11 1.6 Expansion - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 4
. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. 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 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 5
to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 6
DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-CS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. H61M-CS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 7
H61M-CS specifications summary ASUS unique features Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS Crash Free BIOS3 ASUS AI Suite - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 8
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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 to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS H61M-CS 1-1 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 10
indicated in the image. 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-CS 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 11
module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA USBPW1-4 LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN H61M-CS PCIEX16 Super I/O ALC 887 AAFP PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX1_2 USB56 USBPW5-8 Intel® H61 CLRTC SPEAKER 64Mb BIOS 11 1 10 9 8 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 12
, and Celeron® processors. H61M-CS H61M-CS CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/ motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 13
1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1 2 3 A B 4 C 5 A B ASUS H61M-CS 1-5 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 14
1.4.2 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 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 15
fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules ( power consumption. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-CS H61M-CS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61M-CS 1-7 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 16
a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 17
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A ASUS H61M-CS 1-9 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 18
x1 slots 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 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 19
- - - USB2.0 controller 1 - - - - - USB2.0 controller 2 - - - - - HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - F G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - shared - shared - - - - - - - ASUS H61M-CS 1-11 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 20
such as system passwords. H61M-CS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H61M-CS Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 21
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS H61M-CS 1-13 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 22
Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 23
to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ASUS H61M-CS 1-15 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 24
PIN 1 H61M-CS 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 system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification support.asus.com/ - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 25
RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND H61M-CS Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. Please use IDE Mode on - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 26
S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-CS +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-CS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 27
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Both the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. ASUS H61M-CS 1-19 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 28
complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 29
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL +PWR LED PWR BTN PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR GND HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) H61M-CS PIN 1 +HDD_LED RESET H61M-CS System panel . +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER H61M-CS PIN 1 H61M-CS Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M-CS 1-21 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 30
you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the 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 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 31
update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 32
from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 33
using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MCS.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 34
displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support. asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 35
the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-CS - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 36
what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 37
. 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, is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M-CS 2-7 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 38
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Submenu item Pop-up window - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 39
menu bar displays the specific items for that press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items ASUS H61M-CS 2-9 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 40
allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 41
for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS H61M-CS 2-11 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 42
configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use / to adjust the value. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 43
decreased average heat production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The first three items cores. Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. ASUS H61M-CS 2-13 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 44
current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 45
C1E. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C3 Report item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. ASUS H61M-CS 2-15 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 46
the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 47
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M]~[1024M] ASUS H61M-CS 2-17 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 48
] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB Single Port Control USB1~6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 49
the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97. Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 50
Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 51
rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four ASUS H61M-CS 2-21 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 52
fan. [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Standard] to make fan speed. Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2.6.6 Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Disabled] This item allows you to - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 53
back to normal boot. The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled]. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a , only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS H61M-CS 2-23 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 54
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. POST Delay Time time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 55
and the add-on devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. The following four items appear when you set - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 56
when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Only on Windows® UEFI mode system enters the OS. Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Copy PK to File Allows you 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 57
and cannot be loaded. Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Copy DBX from file Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS H61M-CS 2-27 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 58
Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you to - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 59
window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS H61M-CS - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 60
ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 61
used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 62
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 63
+1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 - Asus H61M-CS | User Guide - Page 64
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