Asus H61M-C User Manual

MotherboardH61M-C

xSpecications are subject to change without notice.H61M-C specications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionASUS UEFI BIOSASUS Fan X

xiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.H61M-CPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1SPEAKERSPDIF_OUTCLRTCPS2_USBPW1~4USBPW5~10USB78 USB9

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

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

H61M-C1.3 Motherboard overview1.3.1 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct ori

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutH61M-CPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCI1SPEAKERSPDIF_OUTCLRTCPS2_USBPW1~4USBPW5~10USB78 USB910USB56AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANBATTERYSup

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

iiE8215First EditionApril 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1.4.1 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.12 3AABChapter 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-C1-11

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

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a

To remove a DIMMBAA1.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the e

1.6.2 Conguring an expansion cardAfter installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.1. Turn on the system and chan

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

2. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PS2 ports and USB ports 1~4 wake-up feature. When y

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel

To congure an 8-channel 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

• 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

7. 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 Operating S

ASUS H61M-C2-1BIOS information22.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

2-2Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before

ASUS H61M-C2-3Recovering the BIOSTo recover the BIOS:1. Turn on the system.2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that

iv2.3.1 System Language [English] ... 2-92.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ...

2-4Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press

ASUS H61M-C2-52.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation key

2-6Chapter 2: Getting startedEZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview

ASUS H61M-C2-7Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main show

ASUS H61M-C2-92.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an ove

2-10Chapter 2: Getting startedAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password

ASUS H61M-C2-112.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the settings o

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4.2 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>

ASUS H61M-C2-132.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when changi

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2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedExecute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the XD fe

ASUS H61M-C2-15CPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabled] Disables th

2-16Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port

ASUS H61M-C2-17iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, se

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].Front Panel Type [HD]Allows y

ASUS H61M-C2-192.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The system goe

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

ASUS H61M-C2-212.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

2-22Chapter 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-C2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:

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

2-24Chapter 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-C2-25POST 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

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedThe following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]Allows

ASUS H61M-C2-27Key ManagementThis item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.Manage the

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedAppend KEK from leAllows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded manag

ASUS H61M-C2-292.7.10 Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device it

2-30Chapter 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-C2-312.9 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-CA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

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

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

A-4AppendicesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corpora

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

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