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Chapter 2: Getting started

2.6.3 

CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] 

Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] 

Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 

disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 

RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows 

you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] 

Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust 

depending on the CPU temperature.

[Silent] 

Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.

[Turbo] 

Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

[Manual] 

Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values 

range from 20ºC to 75ºC. 

CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range 

from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will 

operate at the maximum duty cycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [20]

Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range 

from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at 

the minimum duty cycle.

2.6.4 

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] 

Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] 

Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the 

Chassis Q-Fan Control

 feature and 

allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: 

[Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

Summary of Contents for H61-PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard H61 PLUS ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Page 3: ...tallation 1 9 1 4 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 11 1 5 System memory 1 13 1 5 1 Overview 1 13 1 5 2 Memory configurations 1 14 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 20 1 6 Expansion slots 1 21 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card 1 21 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 21 1 6 3 PCI slot 1 21 1 6 4 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 1 21 1 6 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot 1 22 1 7 Jumpers 1 23 1 8 Conne...

Page 4: ...Voltage Auto 2 16 2 4 9 PCH Voltage Auto 2 16 2 4 10 CPU PLL Voltage Auto 2 16 2 5 Advanced menu 2 17 2 5 1 CPU Configuration 2 17 2 5 2 PCH Configuration 2 19 2 5 3 SATA Configuration 2 20 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration 2 20 2 5 5 USB Configuration 2 21 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 21 2 5 7 APM 2 23 2 5 8 Network Stack 2 24 2 6 Monitor menu 2 25 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx...

Page 5: ...ed 2 30 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 30 2 7 8 CSM Compatibility Support Module 2 30 2 7 9 Security Boot 2 31 2 7 10 Boot Option Priorities 2 33 2 7 11 Boot Override 2 34 2 8 Tools menu 2 35 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 2 35 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information 2 35 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile 2 35 2 9 Exit menu 2 36 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 3 ...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ...system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information 2 Optional documentation Yo...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...Vendors List When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot blue at x16 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core proce...

Page 10: ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 The Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems Other features 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Rear panel ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors jumpers 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 connectors support add...

Page 11: ...OS v2 7 SLP 3 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 F12 PrintScreen function F3 Shortcut function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI v2 0 WOR by PME PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 7 5 in 30 5 cm x 19 1 cm ...

Page 12: ... H61 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 AUDIO LAN_USB12 USB34 CHA_FAN SPDIF_OUT 30 5cm 12 0in ATX12V LGA1155 LPT COM DIGI VRM F_PANEL ASUS H61 PLUS motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb s cables UserGuide 1 x I O Shield User Guide Support DVD If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrations above ...

Page 13: ...board supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel 3rd ...

Page 14: ...integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity 1 1 2 ASUS DIGI VRM Digital Power Design for the CPU ASUS motherboards ...

Page 15: ...rating systems Ai Charger Ai Charger is ASUS fast charging software that supports iPod iPhone and iPad Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions Ai Charger is only supported when you set the USB device wake up jumpers to 5VSB See section 1 7 Jumpers for details AI Suite II With its user friendly interf...

Page 16: ...corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility C P R CPU Parameter Recall The BIOS C P R feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure ...

Page 17: ...ce it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in s...

Page 18: ...n The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 3 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...LC 887 RTL 8111F KBMS 64Mb BIOS SB_PWR CLRTC USBPWF SPEAKER KB_USBPWB 19 1cm 7 5in Intel H61 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 AUDIO LAN_USB12 USB34 CHA_FAN SPDIF_OUT 30 5cm 12 0in ATX12V LGA1155 LPT COM DIGI VRM F_PANEL 4 3 2 1 3 5 9 13 10 11 12 14 2 8 6 7 ASUS H61 PLUS 1 7 ...

Page 20: ...0 1 29 12 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 28 13 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 26 14 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 5 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 contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap ...

Page 21: ...1 4 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket 1 2 3 A A B ASUS H61 PLUS 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...4 5 A B C Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 ...

Page 23: ... fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 B B A A ASUS H61 PLUS 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 A A B B Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 ...

Page 25: ...imensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 H61 PLUS H61 PLUS 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 ASUS H61 PLUS 1 13 ...

Page 26: ...DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4...

Page 27: ...A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 6 9 6 24 1 65V GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON...

Page 28: ...BRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V HYNIX HMT351U6CFR8C PB 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83CFR PBC KINGMAX FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB SS 7 KINGMAX FLGE85F B8KJ9A FEIS XMP 2GB DS KINGMAX FLGE85F B8MF7 MEEH XMP 2GB DS 7 KINGSTON K...

Page 29: ... 1 5V GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HYNIX HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB SS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS HYNIX H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage HYNIX HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFRH9C KINGMAX FLFD45F B8KL9 N...

Page 30: ...r M2F2G64CB88B7N CG 2GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N CG 2GB DS Elixir Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N CG KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G 2GB DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385 15 Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3 10666 2GB DS Samsung SEC 904 HCH9 K4B1G0846D Kingtiger KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS 9 PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS Patriot PM...

Page 31: ...ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA AE E 1GB DS Elpida J5308BASE AC E ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0 AE F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 1G 1GB SS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1 5V Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1G...

Page 32: ...1 5 3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A A Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...ted on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 6 3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LA...

Page 34: ...1 shared USB2 0 controller 2 shared HD audio shared SATA controller 1 shared SATA controller 2 shared 1 6 5 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 22 ...

Page 35: ...p from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall ...

Page 36: ...omputer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The to...

Page 37: ...ations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 ch...

Page 38: ...o standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD If you want to connec...

Page 39: ...ly requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 2 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push...

Page 40: ...et the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND H61 PLUS H61 PLUS Intel SATA 3 0Gb s co...

Page 41: ...USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB module cable is purch...

Page 42: ...lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWR_BTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER The 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker T...

Page 43: ... package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive If Autorun is enabled in your computer the DVD automatically displays the Speci...

Page 44: ...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 32 ...

Page 45: ...VD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support DVD in the optical drive The Specials menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click AI Suite II 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Win...

Page 46: ...n OS based utility Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to th...

Page 47: ...version Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automat...

Page 48: ...s com and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your com...

Page 49: ...while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 30 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu Refer to section 2 9 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives aft...

Page 50: ...d to always shut down the system properly from the operating system The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS se...

Page 51: ... details The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature...

Page 52: ... screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the ex...

Page 53: ...on options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the m...

Page 54: ...n options English Français Español Deutsch Русский 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 7 Jumpers fo...

Page 55: ...when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password...

Page 56: ...ious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed Scroll down to display the following items ...

Page 57: ...ows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode 2 4 3 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press Enter Changing the values in this menu may cause...

Page 58: ...djust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use and key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment 2 4 5 DIGI VRM CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel VRM specifications and affects CPU voltage The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading Higher...

Page 59: ...RM balance CPU Current Capability 100 Allows you to configure the total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power support Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the Enter key You can als...

Page 60: ...age requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V 2 4 8 VCCSA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage The values range from 0 735V to 1 685V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 9 PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 7350V to 1 6850V with a 0 005V interval 2 ...

Page 61: ...items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Enabled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper threading Enabled The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system allowing ...

Page 62: ...ion Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows you to turn on off the Mid Level Cache L2 streamer prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the...

Page 63: ...CH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled The following three items appear only when you set the Intel R Rapid Start ...

Page 64: ...drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode ...

Page 65: ... OS Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function ...

Page 66: ...onfiguration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h...

Page 67: ... mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabl...

Page 68: ...ns Disabled Enabled The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enable Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support Configuration options Disabled Enable ...

Page 69: ... the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the det...

Page 70: ...ng four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum dut...

Page 71: ... from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the and keys to adjust the minimum ch...

Page 72: ...2 28 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the following items ...

Page 73: ...have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This process will extend POST time Disabled For the fastest POST time all PS 2 devices ...

Page 74: ...essages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence Keep Current The third party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third party manufacturer had set the add on device to do so 2 7 6 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enabled Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Disabled Disables this function 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode...

Page 75: ...e Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode Allows you to select your installed operating system Windows UEFI mode Executes the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function w...

Page 76: ...stem s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management The KEK Key exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key manages the Signature database db and Revoked Signature database dbx Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Load KEK from File Allo...

Page 77: ...e lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Copy dbx from file Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Configuration options Yes No Append dbx from file Allows you to load the additional dbx fro...

Page 78: ... 2 7 11 Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device ...

Page 79: ...e Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updat...

Page 80: ...are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window ...

Page 81: ... different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate th...

Page 82: ...waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheel...

Page 83: ...e Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923...

Page 84: ... H61 PLUS conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V5 2 1 2011 05 EN 301 90...

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