Asus H61M-E Specifications

MotherboardH61M-E

8-channel high denition audioThe onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-

AI Suite IIWith its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities s

1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplug t

1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientati

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutH61M-EPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2F_PANELSPEAKERCLRTCUSB78 USB910USB56AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANLithium CellCMOS PowerSuperI/

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5

1.4.1 CPU installation1The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.AB23 4Chapter 1

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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21AABBASUS H61M-E1-11

iiE9094Second EditionFebruary 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThis motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module ha

1.5.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may install varying memor

DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing V

DDR3 1066 MHz capability SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel m

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAChapter 1: Product introduction1-16

1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that

IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIEx16 shared – – – – – – –PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – –PCIEx1_2 shared – – – – – – –Realtek 8111F

1.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of da

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connectio

6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Uni

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) a

3. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-)This 2-pin

1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows®

ASUS H61M-E2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS H61M-E2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to c

ASUS H61M-E2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.2

ivSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the s

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS H61M-E2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic s

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS H61M-E2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS H61M-E2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS H61M-E2-132.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedThe rst three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]Allows y

ASUS H61M-E2-152.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when changi

vWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedExecute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the XD fe

ASUS H61M-E2-17CPU C3 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabled] Disables th

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedIntel(R) Smart Connect TechnologyISCT Conguration [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Con

ASUS H61M-E2-19iGPU Memory [Auto]Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration options: [32M]

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[

ASUS H61M-E2-21Power On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

ASUS H61M-E2-232.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedChassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to

ASUS H61M-E2-252.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:

vi(continued on the next page)H61M-E specications summaryCPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® /

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.Th

ASUS H61M-E2-27POST Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired ad

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]Allows

ASUS H61M-E2-29The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].Key ManagementThis item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode

2-30Chapter 2: Getting startedDelete the KEKAllows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]Append KEK from leAllows y

ASUS H61M-E2-312.7.9 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device ite

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

ASUS H61M-E2-332.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

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ASUS H61M-EA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

viiH61M-E specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)1 x PS/2 mouse port

A-2AppendicesCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from d

ASUS H61M-EA-3ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

A-4AppendicesModel N umber : H61M-E DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer Interna

viiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.H61M-EPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2F_PANELSPEAKERCLRTCUSB78 USB910AAFPATX12VEATXP

1.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Proces