Asus H61M-F User Manual

MotherboardH61M-F

xH61M-F 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 (g

xiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.H61M-FPCIEX16PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1SPEAKERF_PANELCLRTCPS2_USBPW1-4USBPW5-10USB56USB

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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® / 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-

USB 3.0 BoostASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), signicantly increases a USB device’s transfer spe

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

H61M-F1.3 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-FPCIEX16PCIEX1_2PCIEX1_1SPEAKERF_PANELCLRTCPS2_USBPW1-4USBPW_FRONTUSB56USB3_E12AAFPATX12VVGADVIEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANBATT

Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contact

iiE8731First EditionOctober 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

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-F1-11

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

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAChapter 1: Product introduction1-14

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

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

2. PS2 and USB device wake-up (PS2_USBPW1-4)Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system ru

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. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.7. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is

• 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

4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the bl

H61M-FPIN 1USB+5VUSB_P5-USB_P5+GNDNCUSB+5VUSB_P6-USB_P6+GNDUSB56H61M-F USB2.0 connector5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56)This connector is for USB 2.

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-F2-12.1 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

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

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-F2-32.1.3 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-F2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.2

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-F2-7EZ 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-F2-9Menu 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-F2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing t

v2.7.8 Security Boot ... 2-282.7.9 Boot Option Priorities ...

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-F2-132.4.3 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <->

2-14Chapter 2: Getting startedPrimary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use <+> a

ASUS H61M-F2-15Active 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 C1E [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabled] Disables this

ASUS H61M-F2-17Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration options: [Enabl

2-18Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.4 System Agent CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Enabled][Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above

ASUS H61M-F2-19Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller legacy support.Conguration options: [Ena

2-20Chapter 2: Getting startedAsmedia USB 3.0 controller (USB3_E12)Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 controller.Conguration options

ASUS H61M-F2-212.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll down t

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

2-22Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to

ASUS H61M-F2-23Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the approp

2-24Chapter 2: Getting started2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the other items.2.7

ASUS H61M-F2-25PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only appl

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed

ASUS H61M-F2-27Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst]Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to la

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-F2-29Load db from FileAllows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.Copy db from leAllows you to store the db to a USB sto

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-F2-312.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

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

2-32Chapter 2: Getting started

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

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

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-F specications summaryCPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, a