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H61M-PRO Motherboard - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 2
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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 3
vi H61M-PRO specifications summary vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers...1-11 1.7 Connectors 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 BIOS - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - 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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - 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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 6
Documentation ASUS H61M-PRO 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-PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 7
H61M-PRO specifications summary Audio USB Rear panel ports ASUS unique features Other features Internal connectors/ jumpers Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. Intel® H61 Express - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 8
H61M-PRO specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form factor 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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 9
precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 10
) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) LPT VGA LGA1155 23.4cm(9.2in) 1-2 PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 EATXPWR LAN_USB12 CHA_FAN RTL 8111G BATTERY 2 AUDIO H61M-PRO PCIEX16 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS Intel® 6 H61 ALC 887-VD2 PCI1 COM ASM 1042 SB_PWR - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 11
/ Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. H61M-PRO CPU socket LGA1155 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 12
1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 2 3 4 5 C A B 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 13
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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 14
on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO Channel Channel A Channel B H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-6 Chapter - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 15
value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker 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. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 16
1.4.3 1 Installing a DIMM 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 1-8 A Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 17
motherboard drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H61M-PRO - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 18
cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E PCIEx16 shared - - - - PCIEx1_1 PCI 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - Realtek 8111G controller - shared - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 19
battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the 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-PRO 1-11 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 20
setting in the BIOS. This jumper is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 H61M-PRO +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). H61M-PRO USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) H61M-PRO USB Device Wake - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 21
Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Bass/Center - Side Speaker Out ASUS H61M-PRO 1-13 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 22
audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 23
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND H61M-PRO SPDIF_OUT H61M-PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 24
H61M-PRO 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 Windows® XP. • To configure the SATA type in BIOS - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 25
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND H61M-PRO Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 26
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 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-PRO PIN 1 +HDD_LED- RESET H61M-PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 27
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. H61M-PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M-PRO Onboard LED ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 28
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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 29
to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware 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-PRO 2-1 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 30
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 H61MPRO.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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 31
screen 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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 32
prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: H61M-PRO VER: 0205 DATE: 10/04/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61MPRO.CAP 8390656 2013-10-04 17:30:48 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 33
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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 34
item in section 2.7 Boot menu for details. 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, saves the changes and resets the system, or - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 35
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 functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 36
Navigation 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 settings. value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 37
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 the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 38
that you enter the administrator password 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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 39
to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-11 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 40
ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 41
threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 42
[All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 43
State. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. ASUS H61M-PRO - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 44
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS storage driver to to H61 Chipset limitation hot-plug support for each - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 45
function. USB Single Port Control USB1~8 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. The USB port numbers may not be arranged in a consecutive order. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 46
front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on 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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 47
generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-19 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 48
the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4/ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4/ Ipv6 PXE Boot - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 49
or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in 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 display the detected speed. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 50
fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 51
Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU 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-PRO - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 52
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 Chapter 2: Getting started - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 53
Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-25 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 54
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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 55
of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys . This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. ASUS H61M-PRO 2-27 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 56
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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 57
based authenticated variable. DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted : [Yes] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append DBX from file Allows you to ASUS H61M-PRO 2-29 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 58
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 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 59
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 , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 60
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radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l'appareil. ASUS H61M-PRO A-1 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - 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-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 63
Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.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-PRO A-3 - Asus H61M-PRO | H61M-PRO User's Manual - Page 64
TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : H61M-PRO conform with the essential 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11) EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 50360:2001 EN 62479:2010 EN 50385:2002 EN 62311
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