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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardH61M-GE8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 1 2/12/14 2:56:51 PM

Page 2 - January 2014

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

Page 3 - Contents

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,

Page 4 - About this guide

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

Page 5 - Typography

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

Page 6 - Package contents

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

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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

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

Page 9 - Product introduction

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

Page 10 - 1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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

Page 11 - 1.2.4 Layout contents

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

Page 12 - 1.3.1 CPU installation

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

Page 13 - ASUS H61M-G

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

Page 14

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

Page 15 - 1.4 System memory

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

Page 16 - 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

• 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

Page 17 - 1.5 Expansion slots

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

Page 18

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

Page 19 - 1.6 Jumpers

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

Page 20 - USBPW5-8

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

Page 21 - 1.7 Connectors

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Page 22 - 1.7.2 Internal connectors

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

Page 23 - H61M-G ATX power connectors

iiiContentsSafety information ... ivAbout this guid

Page 24 - SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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

Page 25 - H61M-G CPU fan connector

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

Page 26 - Powered Off

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

Page 27 - 1.9 Software support

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

Page 28

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

Page 29 - BIOS information

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

Page 30 - 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

Page 31 - 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

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

Page 32 - Updating the BIOS le

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

Page 33

ASUS H61M-G2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

Page 34 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

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

Page 35

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

Page 36 - Menu bar

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

Page 37

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

Page 38 - 2.3 Main menu

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: [

Page 39 - User Password

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

Page 40 - 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

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

Page 41 - 2.4.4 CPU Power Management

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

Page 42 - 2.5 Advanced menu

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

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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]

Page 44 - 2.5.2 PCH Conguration

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

Page 45 - 2.5.3 SATA Conguration

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

Page 46 - 2.5.5 USB Conguration

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

Page 47 - Parallel Port Conguration

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

Page 48 - 2.5.8 Network Stack

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

Page 49 - 2.6 Monitor menu

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

Page 50 - CPU Lower Temperature [20]

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

Page 51

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

Page 52 - 2.7 Boot menu

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

Page 53 - 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]

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

Page 54 - Launch CSM [Enabled]

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

Page 55 - 2.7.9 Secure Boot

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

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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

Page 57 - 2.7.11 Boot Override

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Page 58 - 2.8 Tools menu

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

Page 59 - 2.9 Exit menu

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

Page 60 - Chapter 2: Getting started

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

Page 61 - Appendices

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

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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

Page 63 - Technical Support

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Page 64 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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

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