Asus H61M-PLUS Specifications

MotherboardH61M-PLUSH61M-A/USB3H61M-A

xH61M-Series specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM - Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 3+1

xiSpecications are subject to change without notice.H61M-Series specications summaryBIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0

xiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.H61M-A/USB3H61M-PLUSASUS H61M series motherboardH61M-PLUS: 2 x Serial ATA 6.

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

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

EPUEnergy Efciency All Around Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy

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-PLUSPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2F_PANELSPEAKERCLRTCKBPWRUSBPW1-4USBPW5-10USB78USB910USB56AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FAN CHA_FANBATT

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

iiE8184Second EditionFeburary 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1.4.1 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.123ABChapter 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 Series1-11

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

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

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

IRQ assignments for H61M-PLUSA B C D E F G HPCIEx16 shared – – – – – – –PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – –PCIEx1_2 shared – – – – – – –Realtek 8111F contro

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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB)

1.8 Connectors1.8.1 Rear panel ports1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.2. D-Sub port. This 15-pin port connects to a VGA monito

7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.8. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Uni

• 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. ASMedia® 1061 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard di

4. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2)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

iv2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...2-32.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ...

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

ASUS H61M Series2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore

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 Series2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

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 Series2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter&

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 Series2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the ba

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 Series2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main

v2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ...2-292.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] ...

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 Series2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for access

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 Series2-132.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz w

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedLong Duration Maintained [Auto]Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-

ASUS H61M Series2-15CPU Current Capability [100%]Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneo

2-16Chapter 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 Series2-17Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag

2-18Chapter 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 Series2-19Intel(R) Smart Connect TechnologyISCT Conguration [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration o

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

2-20Chapter 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 Series2-21USB Single Port ControlUSB1, 2, 5~10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.3.3

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedAsmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller.Asmedi

ASUS H61M Series2-23- Hour / - Mimute / - SecondAllows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.2.5.8 Netwo

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setting

ASUS H61M Series2-252.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output thr

2-26Chapter 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 Series2-272.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:

2-28Chapter 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 Series2-29POST Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desir

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

2-30Chapter 2: Getting startedBoot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Congurat

ASUS H61M Series2-31Key ManagementThis item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.Manag

2-32Chapter 2: Getting starteddb ManagementThe db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system l

ASUS H61M Series2-332.7.10 Boot OverrideThese items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on

2-34Chapter 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 Series2-352.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your change

2-36Chapter 2: Getting started

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

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

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

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

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

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