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    Motherboard H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2/12/14 2:56:51 PM
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    data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to
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    proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.9 Software support 1-19 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program
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    . • 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
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    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
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    DVD Documentation ASUS H61M-G motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 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-G specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel
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    LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM
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    you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 1-1
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    -pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 22.6cm(8.9in) PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 2 8111G AUDIO H61M-G PCIEX16 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Super I/O SB_PWR BATTERY Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887- VD2 PCIEX1_1 AAFP USBPW5-8 USB56
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    1-12 1-18 1-14 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. H61M-G H61M-G CPU socket LGA1155 ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 1-3 2/12/14 2:57:01
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    Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
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    2 3 4 5 C A B 1.3.2 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. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 1-5 2/12/14 2:57:05 PM
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    To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1-6 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2/12/14 2:57:07 PM
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    re��u�s�i�n�g�a��3�2�-�b�it��W�i�n�d�o�w��s® OS. - Install a 64-bit �W�i�nd�o�w��s® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 1-7 2/12/14 2:57:10 PM
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    menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM
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    by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 1-9 2/12/14 2:57:12 PM
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    specifications. 1.5.4 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 the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. IRQ assignments for
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    system boot failure! • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS H61M
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    jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. H61M-G USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-G USB Device Wake-up 1-12 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 12
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    Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out ASUS H61M-G 1-13 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 13 2/12/14 2:57:22 PM
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    are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin I/O module that supports either HD Audio motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS
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    down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC H61M-G GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M-G 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
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    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-G E8188_H61M_G_manual
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    and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR H61M-G ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-G Onboard LED 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 18 2/12/14 2:57
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    contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into
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    update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: B85-A Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). ASUS H61M
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    . Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu
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    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 H61MG.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
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    in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the
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    the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 2-5 2/12/14 2:57:41 PM
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    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
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    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 the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 7 2-7 2/12/14 2:57:44 PM
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    provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure 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
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    keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the a field, select it and press to display a list of options. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 9 2-9 2/12/14 2:57:46 PM
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    information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you
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    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 on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 11 2-11 2/12/14 2:57:48 PM
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    the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Memory
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    time for CPU cores. �U�s�e a�n��d key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual
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    Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool
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    ] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU 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. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 15 2-15 2/12/14 2:57
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    in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this 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
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    Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS H61M
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    to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable
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    Onboard on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector ( or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 1.7 Mode] ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 19 2-19 2/12/14 2:57:55 PM
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    2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
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    or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 21 2-21 2/12
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    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 display the detected speed. 2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the
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    Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H61M-G
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    2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: 2-24 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2/12/14 2:57:59 PM
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    Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M-G
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be forced support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update
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    of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpR...] Allows you to select the to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key database (KEK). ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 27 2-27 2/12/14 2:58:01 PM
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    options: [Yes] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append KEK from file Allows you to load db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on
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    variable. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no ] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 29 2-29 2/12/14 2:58:02 PM
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    and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save
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    Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. one of the available devices that have a filesystem. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 31 2-31 2/12/14 2:58:04 PM
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    in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Cet ASUS H61M-G A-1 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2/12/14 2:
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    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
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    .de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone. ASUS H61M-G E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 3 A-3 2/12/14 2:58:08
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H61M-K conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022
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