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1. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off H61M F Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 Motherboard overview 1 3 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 3 2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis r A DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis sqa m BARE HUB HEGER ASUS H61M F 1 3 3 Motherboard layout 1 R2 ER EI 3 5 17 8cm 7 0in KBMS CPU FAN RT ATX12V Q IS oils lt lt ei a Q N N lt wi g S ls gt o lt e S 3 a a E USB34 2 oi ei O S co 5 O IG 3 a e E 8 CHA FAN Ni LAN_USB12 E g N A RTL 2 BATTERY lt LU E rs PCIEX16 H61M F SS SATA3G_4 SATA3G_2 Da O SE PCIEX1 1 O Intel SB_PWR ASM H61 PCIEX1 2 887 VD2 SATA3G 3 SATA3G_1 on USBPW_FRONT AAFP ooo USB56 USB3 E12 CLRTC BEE RED tm spenn elg EEE 14 vw WwW UV 10 9 8 74 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 4 Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Slots LED PS
2. PIN 1 H61M F Speaker Out Connector ASUS H61M F 1 25 1 9 Software support 1 9 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Operating Systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware VA Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 9 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Z 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 Drivers Utilities Make Disk Manual and Contact tabs to display their respective menus Z The following screen is for reference only ASUS H61M F motherboard support CD Drivers ASUS InstAll Ca Click an icon to display s Support DVD motherboard Gooqle C
3. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB 2GB 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets NN ASUS H61M F You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation 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 Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less The default memory opera
4. Enabled Select to accelerate the boot speed Disabled Select to go back to normal boot The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to Enabled USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected Chapter 2 Getting started PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Select any of these settings when PS 2 keyboard and mouse are installed These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled Auto For a faster POST time PS 2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices 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 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 loading during POST
5. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS 1 From the Windows desktop click Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite II gt Al Suite II X XX XX to launch the Al Suite II utility The Al Suite Il Quick Bar appears 2 Click Update button from the Quick Bar and click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods ASUS H61M F 2 1 Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating from a BIOS file a Select Update BIOS from file then click Next b Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com ege To update the BIOG 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 E
6. 2 7 4 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 27 2 7 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 27 2 7 6 Setup Mode EZ EE 2 27 21 1 CSM Compatibility Support Module 2 27 2 7 8 SEENEN uuu u dansebandet 2 28 2 7 9 Boot Option Priorities 2 31 2710 BO ENE eee 2 31 2 6 TOOLS MEMU 2 32 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility E 2 32 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information n as 2 32 2 8 3 ASUS O C P vvs 2 32 29 Exit TUTE 2 33 Appendices NOE JA A 1 ASUS contact information rersnrannnvrvnnvnnnnnnnvrvennnnnnnnnevnnnnnnnnnnerevnnnnnnnnnevnnnnnnnnnnnneene A 3 vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not s
7. Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt 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 lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 5 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 Chapter 2 Getting started Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assi
8. Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled Z The following three items appear only when you set the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Gem 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 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 80 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Chapter 2 Getting started Active Page Threshold Support Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold x This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to Enabled and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size the system will try to support the Intel R Rapid Start Technology When the item is set to zero the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at 53 entry Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad Intel R Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configur
9. Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out To configure a 7 1 channel audio output 7 Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7 1 channel audio output ASUS H61M F 1 19 1 20 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 VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 8 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D cannot be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI I 9 PS 2 Keyboard port This port connects to a PS 2 keyboard 1 8 2 Internal connectors 1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I 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 SENSE1_RETUR SENSE RETUR AGND NC NC C AGND NC PIN 1 PIN 1 JCC N O Er a o Os z Cor 203 OOOO o Q LAAHAA lt E Wa 3 z Lu O HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant defini
10. 2 and USB device wakeup 3 pin PS2_USBPW 1 4 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin ATX12V CPU and chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN Intel LGA1155 CPU socket DDR3 DIMM slots Intel H61 Serial ATA 3 0Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G 1 2 3 4 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 E12 USB 2 0 connector 10 1 pin USB56 USB device wakeup 3 pin USBPW_FRONT Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 i3 Pentium and Celeron processors H61M F CPU socket LGA1155 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 socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related gt 9 Keep the cap after installi
11. 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 at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Chapter 2 Getting started Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3 0 XHCI controller legacy support Configuration options Enabled Disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function USB Single Port Control USB1 10 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port Refer to the section 1 3 3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports The USB port numbers may not be arranged in a consecutive order 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Z The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel
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13. audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Realtek LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only 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 ASUS H61M F 2 19 Asmedia USB 3 0 controller USB3 E12 Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support USB3 E12 Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3 0 battery charging support Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 7 APM Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power On The system goes into on state after an AC power loss Power Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI 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 become user con
14. cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis This USB connector complies with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed i Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The USB module cable is purchased separately USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_E12 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 0Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 on om H61M F USB3 0 Front panel connector USB3_E12 IntA_P1_SSRX GND IntA P1 D IntA P1 SSRX IntA P1 SSTX IntA P1 SSTX USB3 5V IntA_P1_D GND GND IntA P2 SSTX GND IntA P2 SSTX GND IntA P2 D USB3 5V IntA P2 D IntA P2 SSRX IntA P2 SSRX Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 System panel connector 10 1 pin F PANEL This connector supports
15. discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes amp Reset Discard Changes amp Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you 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 lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available devices that have a filesystem ASUS H61M F 2 31 2 32 Chapter 2 Getting started Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following
16. package for the following items CPU FAN ATX12V pin module 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 DDR3 DIMM_A1 LAN_USB12 EATXPWR BATTERY mam Fos DUD PCIEX16 H61M F Wi 5 PCIEX1 1 O Intel KR SB PWR a a PCIEX1_2 use SATA3G 4 SATA3G 2 SB56 USB3_E12 e EEEE 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s ASUS H61M F motherboard cables 1 x I O Shield User Guide Support DVD If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer s The illustrations above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models xi xii Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron Processors This motherboard supports the Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package with iGPU memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets 2 channel 2 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world Intel H61 Expres
17. the value Chapter 2 Getting started 2 4 3 DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press lt Enter gt q Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this e happens revert to the default settings 2 4 4 CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use lt gt and lt gt keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled 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 Turbo Mode Enabled Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions Disabled Disables this function Z The first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to Enabled Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys
18. to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value ASUS H61M F 2 13 2 14 Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment Secondary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores Use lt gt and lt gt key to adjust the value at 0 125A increment 2 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Ce Advanced gt CPU Configuration gt PCH Configuration gt SATA Configuration gt System Agent Configuration gt USB Configuration gt Onboard Devices Configuration gt APM gt Network Stack 2 5 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects aN The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Ena
19. 3 0 Boost which supports USB 3 0 standard UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol significantly increases a USB device s transfer speed up to 170 faster than the already impressive USB 3 0 transfer speed It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction ASUS Anti Surge Protection This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit PSU ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC s loading The built in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment ASUS MyLogo2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore a 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 ErP ready The motherboard is European Union s Energy related Products ErP ready and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards
20. 4 ports at the back panel ASUS Anti Surge Protection ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Ai Charger ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl ASUS WebStorage The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating systems continued on the next page H61M F specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors jumpers BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS 2 keyboard port purple 1 x PS 2 mouse port green 1 x DVI D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 3 x Audio jacks 1 x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports 1 x USB 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2 0 ports 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 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 Clear CMOS jumper 64Mb Flash ROM UEFI BIOS PnP DMI v2 0 WfM 2 0 ACPI v2 0a SM BIOS v2 7 SLP 3 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 EUP ready WOL PXE PME Wake Up Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version UATX form factor 8 9 in x 7 0 in 22 6 cm x 17 8 cm VA Specifications are subject to change without notice Package contents Check your motherboard
21. EFI BIOS includes the following new features F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect information detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations Network iControl Network iControl is an intuitive one step network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and allows you to set monitor and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your network programs It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a more convenient online experience The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows XP Vista operating 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 Al Suite II With its user friendly interface ASUS Al Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously It allows you to supervise fan speed control and voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities Chapter 1 Product introduction USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB
22. Enabled Select to load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature VA Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature POST Delay Time 3 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Enabled This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot The values range from 1 to 10 seconds Z This feature will only work under normal boot Post Report 5 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Disabled This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time The values range from 1 to 10 seconds 2 7 3 Bootup NumLock State On On Sets the power on state of the NumLock to On Off Sets the power on state of the NumLock to Off ASUS H61M F 2 25 2 26 2 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 when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 7 5 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Force BIOS The third party ROM messa
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24. PU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto 2 12 2 4 2 Memory Frequency Auto 2 13 2 4 3 IGPU Max Frequency Auto 2 13 2 4 4 DRAM TIMING GOWHO0LO LLL ea usss 2 13 2 4 5 CPU Power Management 2 13 PROVENCE NE rn 2 15 2 5 1 CPU COnMgU de 2 15 2 5 2 FEN 2 17 2 5 3 SATA Configuration 2 18 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration 2 18 2 5 5 USB Configuration a 2 19 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 20 Se PA REE NE ENE 2 20 2 5 8 NELL 9 EE El EE nan 2 21 Monitor menu 1 U U uu uu u 2 22 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F 2 22 2 6 2 CPU Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A 2 22 2 6 3 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 0 00 00 2 23 2 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled 2 23 2 6 5 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 23 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 24 Bo NE 2 25 2 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled 2 26 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 26 2 7 3 Bootup NumLock State On 2 27
25. SUS unique features LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Supports Intel 22nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 Up to 77W Thermal Design Power support The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Intel H61 Express Chipset 2 x DIMMs max 16GB DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www asus com for the latest Memory QVL Qualified 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 1 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slot with latch 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots PCle 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors DVI D with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz D Sub with max resolution 2048 x 1536 Q75Hz Max UMA Memory 1024MB Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Realtek 8111F PCle Gigabit LAN controller Realtek ALC887 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output 2 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at mid board 6 x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports at mid board
26. Z Flash 2 Utility and press lt Enter gt to enable it 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch 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 lt Enter gt 5 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done LN This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Chapter 2 Getting started 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file aN Before using this utility rename the BIOS file in the removable device into H61MF CAP The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest 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 f
27. and provides a minimum power of 350 W DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply 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 1 21 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 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s signal cables SATA3G 1 SATA3G 2 GND RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXP2 RSATA RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXN2 e RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 z SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 q GND RSATA RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA TXN3 RSATA TXN4 RSATA TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 GND H61M F Intel SATA 3 0Gb s connectors You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives W Due to H61 Chipset limitation AHCI Mode only works on Windows Vista Windows 7 Please use IDE Mod
28. appears press lt F8 gt to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device SATA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB 220000000000000XXX UEFI 2D00000000XXXXXXX Enter Setup f and to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to boot using defaults 3 When the Make Disk menu appears select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number 4 Atthe FreeDOS prompt type d and press lt Enter gt to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C gt d D gt Chapter 2 Getting started Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press lt Enter gt D gt bupdater pc g The BIOS Updater screen appears as below ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 BOARD H6IM E BOARD Unknown VER VER Unknown DATE 11 05 2013 DATE U H61MF CAP 8390656 2013 11 05 17 30 48 Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit Press lt Tab gt to switch between screen fields and use the lt Up Down Home End gt keys to select the BIOS file and press lt Enter gt BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Select Yes and press lt En
29. ase provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents Saev lte Cd vi ADOULTNIS It Hasene vii H61M F specifications summary U U u u u u u ix Package CON ua xi Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Specialteatures u u uu u 1 1 1 1 1 Produet NONNE savannen 1 1 1 1 2 ASUS Exclusive Features 1 2 1 2 Before you proceed U u uu restes 1 4 1 3 Motherboard overview u u uu u u 1 5 1 3 1 Placement direction 1 5 1 3 2 SO eW le 1 5 1 3 3 Motherboard layout 1 6 1 3 4 EP 010 e
30. assword then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press lt Enter gt 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 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a password then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password
31. ation Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 5 3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk 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 Z 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 appears only when you set the previous item to IDE or AHCI Configuration options Enabled Disabled Hot Plug Disabled This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable the hot plug support for eac
32. bled Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Chapter 2 Getting started Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Disabled Disables this function Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enabled Enables the No Execution Page Protection Technology Disabled Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero 0 Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function 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 BCLK Frequency Use lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enha
33. by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil ASUS H61M F A 1 A 2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communicat
34. d PCle 2 0 devices PCle 3 0 will become a must have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance as well as have the latest technology available to them PCI 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors ASUS H61M F 1 1 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output and jack detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection which means there will be no more confusion of Line in Line out and Mic jacks Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8 channel audio output Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 1 1 2 ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS UEFI BIOS a UEFI compliant architecture offers the first mouse controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls providing you with more flexibility convenience and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the traditional BIOS versions It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard drives larger than 2 2 TB ASUS U
35. e on Windows XP To configure the SATA type in BIOS click Advanced Mode gt Advanced tab gt SATA Configuration gt SATA Mode Selection See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details When using hot plug and NCQ on Windows Vista Windows 7 set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to AHCI See section 2 5 3 SATA Configuration for details 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector CPU FAN 22 0 SET zz i PL D O D D D Oo 0 CHA FAN FIG1MEF D i CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN i i CHA FAN PWR a im a GND H61M F Fan connectors A Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Z The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A 24 W fan power Only the 4 pin CPU fan and 4 pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature ASUS H61M F 1 23 USB connector 10 1 pin USB56 This connector is for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module
36. e with time based authenticated lt 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 eg Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Copy KEK to File Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable db Management The db Authorized Signature database lists the signers or images of UEFI applications operating system loaders and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer 2 28 Chapter 2 Getting started Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Copy db from file Allows you to store the db to a USB storage device Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Append db from file Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time ba
37. erclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS H61M F 1 17 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 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 PS2 USBPWH1 4 m N N 5V 5VSB Default H61M F Keyboard Power Setting USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW_FRONT Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer 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 E H USBPW FRONT H61M F SE GE D Be CO T DA 5V 5VSB La HHI IT Default H61M F USB Device Wake Up aN The USB device wake
38. figurable with set values 2 5 8 Network Stack Network Stack Disabled This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z 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 Chapter 2 Getting started 2 6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings Scroll down to display the other items nn Monitor MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed CPU Voltage 3 3U Voltage 5U Voltage 120 Voltage CPU Q Fan Control CPU Fan Speed Low Limit CPU Fan Profile Chassis Q Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 2 6 1 CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays 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 m
39. follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed ASUS H61M F 2 11 2 12 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious 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 lt i Tueaker Hemoru Frequencu iGPU Max Frequency gt DRAM Timing Control gt CPU Power Management Target CPU Speed xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU 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 1600MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2400MHz AN The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting erg 2 4 2 iGPU Max Frequency Auto Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency The values range from xxxxMHz by CPU to 3000MHz with a 50Mhz interval Use lt gt lt gt to adjust
40. ges 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 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 77 CSM Compatibility Support Module Allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot Z The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up Configuration options UEFI and Legacy OpROM Legacy OpROM only UEFI only Boot from Network Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows
41. gn 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 lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40 C to 90 C Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt and lt gt 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 lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS H61M F 2 23 2 24 2 7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the other items USB Support PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Network Stack Driver Support Next Boot after AC Power Loss Full Screen Logo POST Delay Time Bootup NumLock State Wait For EU If Error Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response Setup Mode 2 7 1 Fast Boot Enabled
42. h SATA port Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS H61M F 2 17 2 5 4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature Enabled Enabled Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Disabled Disables this function Graphics Configuration Primary Display Auto Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Configuration options Auto iGPU PCIE iGPU Memory Auto Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5 0 used by the iGPU Configuration options 32M 64M 96M 128M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle Configuration options Disabled Enabled IGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi Monitor For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support set this item to Enabled to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is 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
43. hrome Browser Please sele information Google Toolbar Intel Chipset Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek LAN Driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Management Engine Interface Asmedia USB 3 0 Driver Norton Internet Security Solution APRP Utility Click an item to install Z If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS N Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility 2 1 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment VA ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the support DVD 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 Al Suite II j3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility
44. ions This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement WRU RRS BRE FRA IC v TOMB gt PRABKEFSHRSATMMBMRA VCC OBMLBI lt 7 5 7 B RKE RE TY 3 dE ACC ng TE EE GH a KE KC roKENIVITG7L ES a RIM CRBS Z L RERESET LDN Tt ET A HOTEL MO MORVEL CT u KC Korea Warning Statement Be 717 HAS YEN AA ANE WASH AABABIVIEN FE PANA ASHE AG Bao sj LE JAAA ASE AS di 4 FAINT 0322 HSV 22e VYINN YU wk 4 yst gz 9 dy REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin i 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 the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We be
45. l EE 1 7 1 4 Central Processing Unit CPU u u u u 1 7 1 4 1 CPAS ATOS na ER EOE 1 8 1 4 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 10 15 SATT ard 1 12 1 5 1 OE EE co 1 12 1 5 2 Memory configurations a 1 13 1 5 3 mstallinga DIMM u sn ren 1 16 146 Expansion SIO send esse ent 1 17 1 6 1 Installing an expansion Card 1 17 1 6 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 17 1 6 3 PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot 1 17 1 6 4 PCI Express 3 0 2 0 X16 slot 1 17 GETT e 1 19 Weil TC 1 21 1 8 1 Rear panel ports eenegen eege ne 1 21 1 8 2 Med COMO COLON avse in ne 1 22 19 Somwar esupportul y III S E s i t i t sss 1 27 1 9 1 Installing an operating system 1 27 1 9 2 Support DVD information 1 27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS u 2 1 2 1 1 ASUS Update MN ve 2 1 2 1 2 POU ET 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2 3 2 1 4 ASUS ele E 2 4 BIOS setup program u L LLULLU 2 6 IO LLC 1 4111 Li D 2 10 2 3 1 System Language English 2 10 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xxX 00 X1 2 10 2 3 3 System Time XX XX XX a aa 2 10 2 3 4 EE EE 2 10 IR du 2 12 2 4 1 C
46. lieve in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Appendices ASUS contact information ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info Q asus com tw Web site www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 812 282 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone ASUS H61M F A 3 aneus ELO Dumugu 39 Puxe uibaq 0 1894 LOZ LL 90 9 eq UONEJE DSG USYS Aer owen 039 uonsod Bure AlluuoJjuo5 93 DUDU 3904 9L80EL YEN 9AN9911Q SHOY N3 S9 LLOZX E LOS 19 ON 93 uone
47. lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system LN 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 system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section 1 7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode Advanced Mode screen Chapter 2 Getting started EZ Mode By default the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device p
48. ly 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 6 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card NN 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 Express 2 0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications 1 6 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 V PCle 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors ASUS H61M F 1 15 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B PCIEx16 shared _ PCIEx1_1 shared _ PCIEx1_2 shared Realtek 8111F controller _ shared _ shared _ _ USB2 0 controller 1 _ _ _ USB2 0 controller 2 HD audio SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 VGA _
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50. nced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology Disabled Disables this function Enabled Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition ASUS H61M F 2 15 2 16 CPU C1E Auto Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C1E support function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C3 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C3 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State CPU C6 Report Auto Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS Auto Set this item automatically Disabled Disables this function Enabled Enables the C6 report function This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State 2 5 2 PCH 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
51. ng 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 resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap ASUS H61M F 1 7 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket Chapter 1 Product introduction ASUS H61M F 1 4 2 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 12 1 5 System memory 1 5 1 Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions 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 DIMM_B1 lt z a Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM Bi H61M F 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
52. or the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press lt F5 gt to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS H61M F 2 3 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process J The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http Support asus com and save them on the USB flash drive aN 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 computer When the ASUS Logo
53. otherboard the field shows N A Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed 2 6 3 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item 2 6 4 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled Disabled Disables the CPU Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the CPU Q Fan control feature ASUS H61M F 2 21 2 22 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 Z The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max
54. pJeoqJ3UION e cO L E8731 First Edition October 2013 Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
55. play the submenu gt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility gt ASUS SPD Information gt ASUS O C Profile 2 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen Z For more details see section 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 8 2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot DIMM A1 Displays the Serial Presence Detect SPD information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM Di 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Z The Setup Profile 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 lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system bool failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Chapter 2 Getting started 2 9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or
56. provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations Z To access the EZ Mode click Exit then select ASUS EZ Mode Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help g Ci Advanced IN CPU Configuration gt Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Disabled L Enabled Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximun Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch gt CPU Power Management Configuration Fi2 Print Screen Submenu item Pop up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Monitor Chapter 2 Getting started Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have thei
57. r additional information and for product and software updates hb ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package vii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following 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 2 gt gt 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 lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign viii H61M F specifications summary Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB A
58. r respective menu items Back button This button appears when entering a submenu Press lt Esc gt or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press lt Enter gt Pop up window Select a menu item and press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration 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 lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt 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 settings General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter gt to display a list of options ASUS H61M F 2 9 2 3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you ente
59. r the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings System Language English System Date System Time gt Security 2 3 1 System Language English Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options Configuration options English Francais Espa ol Deutsch 00000008 Ak S EZE rH 44 X 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 s 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 ep erase the RTC RAM The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Chapter 2 Getting started Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the Create New Password box key in a p
60. riority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings Z The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2 7 Boot menu for details Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Exits the BIOS setup program without saving CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output the changes saves the changes and resets CPU chassis fan speed the system or enters the Advanced Mode f Exit Aduanced Mode I i i H61H F English Y a 1 i BIOS Version 0305 i CPU Type Intel R Core TH i5 2500 CPU 3 30GHz Speed 3300 HHz Tuesday 11 05 2013 Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1333MH2 1 Temperature Uoltage Fan Speed CPU FAN CHA_FAN Ci Q Fan Control Performance Energy Savin ch Standard U Boot Priority Shortcut F3 Advanced Mode F7 Default F5 Selects the Displays the boot device Advanced mode Silent mode Loads optimized default priority menus Standard mode Turbo mode Selects the Displays the system properties Advanced mode of the selected mode on the functions right hand side Z Thebootdevice options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system ege The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system ASUS H61M F 2 7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode
61. s Chipset The Intel H61 Express Chipset is the latest single chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel 3rd 2nd Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Celeron processors It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point to point links which allows increased bandwidth and stability Dual Channel DDR3 2200 0 C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz support The motherboard 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 generation processors Due to the CPU behavior DDR3 2133 1866 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000 1800 MHz frequencies PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCle 2 0 The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb s double the 16 Gb s of PCIe 2 0 in x16 mode As such PCle 3 0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCle 1 0 an
62. sed authenticated s variable dbx Management The dbx Revoked Signature database 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 from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded Z The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable 2 7 9 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 select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST 2 7 10 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 ASUS H61M F 2 29 2 30 2 8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to dis
63. several chassis mounted functions F PANEL PWR LED PWR LED PWR GND PIN 1 NC Ground HWRST DD LED DD LED I I H61M F System panel connector System power LED 2 pin PWR LED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED 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 The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings SPEAKER 5V GND GND Speaker Out
64. shared _ shared shared shared _ shared _ Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 Jumpers 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 date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Normal Clear RTC Default H61M F Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap 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 lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure VA 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 not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ov
65. ter gt When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure LN 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 after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them ASUS H61M F 2 5 2 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup e Press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST e Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options d Using the power button reset button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt
66. tion H61M F Front panel audio connector aN 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 connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 ATX12V EATXPWR OO H61M F AG 3 Volts GND SE 12 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 5 Volts ES 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts ge GND GND an 5 Volts GND OO GND GND 5 Volts PSON GND GND 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts al Hm PIN 1 m I ASUS H61M F H61M F ATX power connectors For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version
67. tion 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 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 QVL 1 13 1 5 3 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM gs gt 1 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support A Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 6 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the 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 firm
68. to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ASUS H61M F 1 4 1 2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place 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 soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED
69. two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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
70. 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 total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Connectors 1 8 1 Rear panel ports 1 PS 2 Mouse port This port connects to a PS 2 mouse 2 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1Gbps connection CAN por 3 Line In port light blue This port connects to the tape CD DVD player or other audio Sources 4 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or a speaker In the 4 1 5 1 and 7 1 channel configurations the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 5 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone VA Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Headset 2 1 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
71. ure Boot settings and manually load its keys from the BIOS database Z The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Custom It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Manage the Secure Boot Keys PK KEK db dbx Install Default Secure Boot keys Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys Platform key PK Key exchange Key KEK Signature database db and Revoked Signatures dbx The Platform Key PK state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot Z Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key database KEK ASUS H61M F 2 27 Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any non permissible changes The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Copy PK to File Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device Delete PK Allows you to delete the PK from your system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Z The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structur
72. ure 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 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 humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports Chapter 2 BIOS information This chapter tells how to change 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 fo
73. you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OpROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Chapter 2 Getting started Boot from PCle PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OpROM first Allows you to select the type of PCle PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OpROM first UEFI driver first 2 7 8 Security Boot Allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Other OS 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 Windows UEFI mode that Microsoft Secure Boot can function properly Z The following item appears when OS Type is set to Windows UEFI mode Secure Boot Mode Standard Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware operating systems or UEFI drivers from running during boot time Standard Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database Custom Allows you to customize the Sec

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