Asus H61M-G Specifications

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H61M-GPlace this side towards the rear of the chassis1.2.3 Motherboard layoutH61M-GPCIEX16PCIEX1_1SPEAKERF_PANELCLRTCPS2_USBPW1-4USBPW5-8USB78USB56AA

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,

1.3.1 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.1AABUnplug all p

2 34 5ABC1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heat

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly1 23 4BBAAABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly21Chapter 1: Product introduction1-6E8188_H61M

1.4 System memory1.4.1 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 DIMMBAA1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the e

1.5.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express

1.6 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

iiE8188First EditionJanuary 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

2. PS/2 and USB device wake-up (PS/2_USBPW1~4)Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system

1.7 Connectors1.7.1 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

4. 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 c

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

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ASUS H61M-G2-1BIOS information22.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you nee

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

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-G2-32.1.3 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 startedBooting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB p

ASUS H61M-G2-53. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Ente

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-G2-7EZ 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-G2-9Menu 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-G2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

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

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-G2-132.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with a

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS H61M-G2-15Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU C3 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disable

ASUS H61M-G2-17Intel(R) Smart Connect TechnologyISCT Conguration [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration option

2-18Chapter 2: Getting startediGPU Memory [Auto]Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration

ASUS H61M-G2-192.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Disa

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off]

ASUS H61M-G2-212.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down t

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

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and

ASUS H61M-G2-232.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan contr

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items

ASUS H61M-G2-252.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Select to accelerate the boot speed.[Disabled] Select to go back to normal boot.The following fou

2-26Chapter 2: Getting startedThis feature will only work under normal boot.Post Report [5 sec]This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to

ASUS H61M-G2-27Boot Devices Control [UEFI and L...]Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Conguration options: [UEFI and

2-28Chapter 2: Getting startedClear Secure Boot keysThis item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear a

ASUS H61M-G2-29Append DB from leAllows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.The db le must

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-G2-312.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

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

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

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

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

A-4AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIP

viiAudio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC• Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio o

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Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard