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H61M-G

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Page 1: ...Motherboard H61M G E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 1 2 12 14 2 56 51 PM ...

Page 2: ...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 is distributed without...

Page 3: ...1 7 1 5 Expansion slots 1 9 1 6 Jumpers 1 11 1 7 Connectors 1 13 1 8 Onboard LEDs 1 18 1 9 Software support 1 19 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 1 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 6 2 3 Main menu 2 10 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 12 2 5 Advanced menu 2 14 2 6 Monitor menu 2 21 2 7 Boot menu 2 24 2 8 Tools menu 2 30 2 9 Exit menu 2 31 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 3 E818...

Page 4: ...ore installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humid...

Page 5: ...lowing symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete 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 se...

Page 6: ...ws 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 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors VGA Output DVI D with Max Resolution 1920x1200 60Hz D SUB with Max Resolution 2048x1536 75Hz Max UMA...

Page 7: ...itional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 x SATA 3 Gb s connectors 1 x 4 pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 pin chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 7 SLP 3 0 EUP ready Manageability ...

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Page 9: ... ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components 1 2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to mothe...

Page 10: ...DVI EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I O ALC 887 VD2 RTL 8111G RT 8876 8MB BIOS SB_PWR 22 6cm 8 9in LGA1155 Intel H61 DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module SATA3G_1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_4 AUDIO KBMS LAN_USB12 USB34 17 8cm 7 0in 2 4 1 5 3 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 2 2 12 14 2 57 00 PM ...

Page 11: ...PWR 4 pin ATX12V 1 15 3 CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN 1 17 4 Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1 3 5 DDR3 DIMM slots 1 7 6 Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 3 4 1 16 7 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 18 8 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER 1 15 9 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 11 10 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 1 16 11 USB device wake up US...

Page 12: ... any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resultin...

Page 13: ...CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary ASUS H61M G 1 5 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 5 2 12 14 2 57 05 PM ...

Page 14: ...To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 B B A A A B B A To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 6 2 12 14 2 57 07 PM ...

Page 15: ...ss memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Due to Intel chipset limitation DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Che...

Page 16: ...arked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 2 DIMMs or overclocking condition Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List 1 4 3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 Chapter 1...

Page 17: ...e system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion car...

Page 18: ...roller 2 shared 1 5 4 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 When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherw...

Page 19: ...ult 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 the battery You do n...

Page 20: ...d for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 3 USB device wake up USBPW5 8 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the USB device wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the USB keyboard or...

Page 21: ...t 6 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front S...

Page 22: ...O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio 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 Pa...

Page 23: ...alculator 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 down firmly until the connectors completely fit H61M G H61M G ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND ...

Page 24: ...SATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND H61M G H61M G Intel SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 5 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors the...

Page 25: ...4 pin CHA_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Both the 4 pin CPU fan and 4 pin chassis fan are supported by the ASUS Fan Xpert feature CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND H61M G H61M G CPU fan connector ASUS H...

Page 26: ...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 H61M G PIN 1 PWR BTN PWR_LED PWR_LED PWR GND HDD_LED HDD_LED Ground HWRST NC F_PANEL PWR LED HDD_LED RESET H61M G System panel connector 1 8 Onboard LEDs 1 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that li...

Page 27: ... 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 Specials screen Click ...

Page 28: ...Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 20 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 20 2 12 14 2 57 33 PM ...

Page 29: ...res drivers and the BIOS version easily With this utlity you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST To launch EZ Update click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar Model Name B85 A Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to u...

Page 30: ...witch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32...

Page 31: ...OS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you ca...

Page 32: ...ssing the item number 4 At the FreeDOS prompt type d and press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter 2 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab ...

Page 33: ...shut down or reset the system 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 8 Exit menu for details Ensure to connect...

Page 34: ...he 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 setup program If the syst...

Page 35: ... 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 CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage...

Page 36: ...ng 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 exit options and loading ...

Page 37: ... 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 menu and change the setti...

Page 38: ...is 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 for information on how to ...

Page 39: ...onfirm 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 1 Select the User Passwo...

Page 40: ...CPU Turbo Mode Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU Turbo Mode speed Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed 2 4 1 Memory Frequency Auto Allows you to set the memory operating frequency Configuration options Auto DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1400MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the...

Page 41: ...abled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled Disables this function Enabled The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys t...

Page 42: ...menu 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 the operating syst...

Page 43: ...les 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 BCLK Frequency Use and keys to adjust the rat...

Page 44: ...y when you set the Intel R Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 RTC Wake Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After Immediately This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes ...

Page 45: ...ternally optimize the order of commands Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mode on Windows XP S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST This item app...

Page 46: ...s detected the item shows None Intel USB2 0 EHCI Controller Enabled Disabled Disables the Intel USB2 0 EHCI controller Enabled Enables the Intel USB2 0 EHCI controller Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems 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 ...

Page 47: ...y when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Parallel Port Configuration The sub items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration Parallel Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port LPT LPTE Configuration options Enabled Disabled The follo...

Page 48: ... This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCI PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will ...

Page 49: ...down to display the following items 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 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 21 2 12 14 2 57 56 PM ...

Page 50: ...tion 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...

Page 51: ... fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range 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...

Page 52: ...2 24 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 E8188_H61M_G_manual indb 24 2 12 14 2 57 59 PM ...

Page 53: ...l 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 will not be available until your computer enters the operating system Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loadin...

Page 54: ...vice to do so 2 7 6 INT19 Trap Response Postponed Postponed Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 during legacy boot Immediate Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 right away 2 7 7 Setup Mode EZ Mode Advanced Mode Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program EZ Mode Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 8 CSM Compati...

Page 55: ...es during POST OS Type Windows UE 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 when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Windows Vista XP or other Microsoft Secure Boot non compliant OS Only on Windo...

Page 56: ...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 Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append KEK from file Allows you to load the...

Page 57: ...nal dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 7 10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To sele...

Page 58: ...rofile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Label Allows you to input the label of the setup profile 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 profil...

Page 59: ...tions 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 appears Select Yes to discard ...

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Page 61: ...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 this equipment IC Canadian...

Page 62: ...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 wheeled bin indicates that t...

Page 63: ...SA 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 Support Fax 49 2102 959...

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