Asus H61M-PRO User Manual

Motherboard H61M-PRO
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iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv Package contents ....................................................................................................... vi H61M-PRO specications summary ......................................................................... vi Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................... 1-3 1.4 System memory ............................................................................................ 1-6 1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................................ 1-9 1.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................... 1-1 1 1.7 Connectors .................................................................................................. 1-13 1.8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 1-19 1.9 Software support ........................................................................................ 1-20 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................... 2-5 2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................... 2-9 2.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................................ 2-1 1 2.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................... 2-13 2.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 2-21 2.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................... 2-24 2.8 T ools menu .................................................................................................. 2-30 2.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 2-31 Appendices Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1 ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3
iv Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 . T o 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 qualied service technician or your retailer . About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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. • • • • • • • • • • • •
v Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers , that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key . Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Key1> <Key2> <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ).
vi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS H61M-PRO motherboard Cables 2 x S eria l A T A 3.0 Gb /s c ables Accessories 1 x I/O Shield Application DVD Support DVD Documentation User Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . H61M-PRO specications summary CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports Intel ® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 • The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. • Refer to www .asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list. Chipset Intel ® H61 Express Chipset Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel ® 3rd generation processors. • Refer to www .asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied V endors List). • When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows ® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows ® 32-bit operating system. Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot (blue, at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot 1 x PCI slot • PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Graphics Supports DVI with Max. resolution of 1920 x1200 @ 60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum UMA memory of 1024MB Storage Intel ® H61 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial A T A 3 Gb/s connectors LAN Realtek ® 81 1 1G PCIe Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the next page)
vii (continued on the next page) H61M-PRO specications summary Audio Realtek ® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC • Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. USB Intel ® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x US B 2.0/1 .1 ports (4 po rts at the mid- boa rd, 4 po rts at the bac k pane l) ASMedia ® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - support ASUS 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x US B 3.0 p orts at mid-board Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x D-SUB port 1 x DVI port 1 x LPT port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 3 x Audio jacks ASUS unique features ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS USB3.0 Boost ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS AI Charger ASUS AI Suite II ASUS Network iControl* ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Webstorage * The Network iControl feature does not support Windows ® XP/Vista operating systems. Other features 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors Internal connectors/ jumpers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x SA T A 3 Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin A TX 12V power connector 1 x 24-pin EA TX power connector 1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x COM Header 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker Header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
viii Specications are subject to change without notice. H61M-PRO specications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP , DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WOL, PXE, PME W ake Up Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Operating System Support Windows ® 8.1 Windows ® 8 Windows ® 7 Windows ® Vista Windows ® XP Form factor uA TX form factor: 9.2 in x 7.0 in (23.4 cm x 17.8 cm)
Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • 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 A TX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, 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. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1
H61M-PRO Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H61M-PRO PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 SPEAKER F_PANEL CLRTC PS2_USBPW1-4 USBPW5-8 SPDIF_OUT USB78 COM USB56 AAFP ATX12V VGA LPT DVI EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887-VD2 RTL 8111G RT 8876 64Mb BIOS ASM 1083 SB_PWR 23.4cm(9.2in) LGA1155 Intel ® H61 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 AUDIO KBMS LAN_USB12 USB34 17.8cm(7.0in) USB3_E12 ASM 1042 2 4 1 5 3 3 2 8 6 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 6 7 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) 1-12 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) 1-15 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) 1-17 4. Intel ® LGA1 155 CPU socket 1-3 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-6 6. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1/2/3/4) 1-16 7. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-19 8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) 1-18 9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-16 10. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-1 1 1 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_E12) 1-16 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-17 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-15 14. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 1-12 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-14 16. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM) 1-19 Ｈ６１Ｍ－ＰＲＯ H61M-PRO 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. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1 155 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-PRO 1-3
1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. 1 2 3 A A B 4 5 A B C Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4
1.3.2 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 B B A A ASUS H61M-PRO 1-5
A B B A T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 1 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 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 gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 H61M-PRO H61M-PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6
1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou 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 conguration. 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 Prole 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 operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. T o operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency , refer to section 2.4 Ai T weaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability , use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-7
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM B A A Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8
1.5 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. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o 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 rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS H61M-PRO 1-9
1.5.3 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. 1.5.4 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 specications. 1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3rd generation Core™ processors. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCI 1 – – – shared – – – – Realtek 81 1 1G controller – shared – – – – – – ASM1042 USB3 Controller – – shared – – – – – USB2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB2.0 controller 2 – – – – – – – shared HD audio – – – – – – shared – SA T A controller 1 – – – shared – – – – SA T A controller 2 – – – shared – – – – Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
1.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn 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 5~8 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery . • Y ou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Clear RTC RAM 1 2 2 3 Normal (Default) Clear RTC CLRTC ASUS H61M-PRO 1-1 1
2. PS2 and USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PS2 ports and USB ports 1~4 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB), you can wake up the computer using a PS2 or USB device. This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This jumper is for the rear USB ports. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW5~8) 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). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Keyboard Power Setting PS2_USBPW1-4 2 1 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB H61M-PRO H61M-PRO USB Device Wake Up 2 1 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW5-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-12
1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. PS/2 Mouse port (green). This port connects to a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. 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 LAN port Speed LED Activity Link LED 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker . In the 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone. Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Lime (Front panel) – – – Side Speaker Out 4 5 3 6 8 7 2 9 １ １１ 10 Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking then steady) Ready to wake up from S5 mode ASUS H61M-PRO 1-13
T o congure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. D-Sub port. This 15-pin port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. 1 1. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 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 . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability . • If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector , set the Front Panel T ype 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 Conguration for details. H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Front panel audio connector AAFP PIN 1 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC’97 compliant definition Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-14
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin A TX 12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring 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. 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. H61M-PRO H61M-PRO ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts ATX12V PIN 1 12V DC 12V DC GND GND 3. Digital audio co nn ect or (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Digital audio connector SPDIF_OUT 5V SPDIFOUT GND ASUS H61M-PRO 1-15
4. Intel ® H61 Serial A T A 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1~4) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. • Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows ® XP . • T o congure the SA T A type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SA T A Conguration > SA T A Mode Selection . See section 2.5.3 SA T A Conguration for details. • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7, set the SA T A Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SA T A Conguration for details. SA TA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SA TA3G_3 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SA TA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SA TA3G_2 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND H61M-PRO H61M-PRO SA T A 3.0Gb/s connectors 6. 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 benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency , and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately . H61M-PRO H61M-PRO USB3.0 Front panel connector USB3_E12 USB3 5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX GND IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX GND IntA_P1_D- IntA_P1_D GND PIN 1 USB3 5V IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX GND IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_D- IntA_P2_D Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-16
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The two fan connectors support fans of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan and 4-pin chassis fan support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately . H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Fan connectors CPU_F AN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_F AN CHA F AN PWM CHA F AN IN CHA F AN PWR GND H61M-PRO H61M-PRO USB2.0 connectors PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND NC USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND USB56 USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND NC USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND ASUS H61M-PRO 1-17
8. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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 HDD LED lights up or ashes 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 . H61M-PRO PIN 1 PWR_BTN PWR_LED PWR_LED- PWR GND HDD_LED HDD_LED- Ground HWRST# (NC) F_P ANEL PWR_LED- HDD_LED- RESET H61M-PRO System panel connector 9. 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. H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Speaker Out Connector 5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-18
1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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. SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powered Off OFF H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Onboard LED 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately . H61M-PRO H61M-PRO Serial port (COM) Connector COM PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS H61M-PRO 1-19
1.9 Software support 1.9.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP / Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • 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. 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. T o 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, Manual, and Contact tabs to display their respective menus. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer , browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information The following screen is for reference only . Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-20
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash 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 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST . T o lau nch EZ Up date , c lic k E Z U pda te on t he AI Su ite 3 main me nu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard’s driver , software and rmware Click to nd and select the BIOS from le Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider .
2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the T ool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. 3. Press <T ab> to switch to the Drive eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <T ab> to switch to the Folder Info eld. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB ash disks with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. • Before using this utility , rename the BIOS le in the removable device into H61MPRO.CAP . • The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-3 Recovering the BIOS T o recover the BIOS: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically . 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. T o ensure system compatibility and stability , we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 ash drive in F A T32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format. 3. T urn off the computer and disconnect all SA T A hard disk drives (optional).
2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SA T A hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have disconnected them. 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . Update ROM Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 Current ROM A: H61MPRO.CAP 8390656 2013-10-04 17:30:48 PATH: A:\ BOARD: H61M-PRO VER: 0205 DATE: 10/04/2013 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure 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 T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (POST). If you do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST T o enter BIOS Setup after POST : Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> simultaneously . Press the reset button on the system chassis. 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 rst two options. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> 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. • 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 le 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 1.6 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. Y ou can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
2-6 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 priority . T o access the Advanced Mode , click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. 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. • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Silent mode Standard mode T urbo mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the Advanced mode menus
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-7 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot conguration T ool For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Conguration elds Menu items Pop-up window Back button Scroll bar
2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. T o display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration 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 t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Conguration elds These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. Y ou cannot select an item that is not user-congurable. A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. T o change the value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-9 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter 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. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Conguration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [ Русский] [ 한국어] 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to 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.
2-10 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. T o change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm 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. T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-1 1 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. 2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3- 800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3- 2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] The conguration 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. 2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency . The values range from xxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use < >/<-> to adjust the value. 2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press <Enter>. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 < > and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use < > and <-> 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 < > and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. 2.4.5 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM V oltage. The values range from 1.35V to 1.65V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU specications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently . We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V .
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-13 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously . [Enabled] T wo threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.
2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration 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 T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel Virtualization T echnology [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 Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use < > and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 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.
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-15 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 Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology to [Enabled]. Entry on S3 RTC W ake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry After [Immediately] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC W ake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry . Conguration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration 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 T echnology . When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry . Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.
2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Intel(R) Smart Connect T echnology ISCT Conguration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial A T A features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode 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 T echnology) 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]. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SA T A Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SA T A port. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI]
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-17 iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Conguration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. Conguration 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 xed at 64MB. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 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 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. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the legacy USB 3.0 support. [Enabled] Enables the legacy USB 3.0 support. 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 USB1~8 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 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 .
2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high- denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97. SPDIF Out T ype [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. 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 . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3-E12) [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) is set to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the Asmedia USB 3.0 battery charging function. [Disabled] Disables this function Serial Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Al lo ws yo u to en ab le o r d is abl e th e s er ial por t (COM ). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-19 Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] Parallel Port Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Al lo ws yo u to en ab le o r d is abl e th e p ar alle l p or t (L PT) . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,1 1,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,1 1,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,1 1,12;] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to change the printer port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 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 PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. 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 Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started [Enabled] Enables Ring 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gurable with set values. RTC Alarm Date (Days) This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the R TC alarms everyday . Use < > and <-> keys to adjust the time. - Hour / - Mimute / - Second Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use < > and <-> keys to adjust the time. 2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. Ipv4/ Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4/ Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable]
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-21 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] 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 motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Scroll down to display the following items:
2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.6.3 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage 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. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed. Conguration 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. [T urbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual]. CPU Upper T emperature [70] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Lower T emperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 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 set the low limit warning for Chassis Fan speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-23 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. [T urbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual]. CPU Upper T emperature [70] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Lower T emperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items:
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-25 2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] [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. 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 . [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. 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. Y ou can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started 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]. 2.7.4 W ait 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.6 INT19 T rap Response [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2.7.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to congure 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. The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-27 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Conguration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM rst] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM rst] Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM rst] [Both, UEFI rst] [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] 2.7.9 Security Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST . OS T ype [Windows UE...] Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows ® UEFI mode or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot compliant OS. [Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows ® non-UEFI mode, Windows ® Vista/XP , or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Only on Windows ® UEFI mode that Microsoft ® Secure Boot can function properly . The following item appears when OS T ype is set to [Windows UEFI mode ]. Key Management 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. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key database (KEK). 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.
2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the rmware from any non-permissible changes. The system veries the PK before your system enters the OS. 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. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. The PK le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. KEK Management The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append KEK from le Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. The KEK le 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 . Delete the DB Allows you to delete the DB le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load DB from File Allows you to load the downloaded DB from a USB storage device. Append DB from le
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-29 Allows you to load the additional DB from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely . The DB le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DBX Management The DBX (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded. Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX le from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load DBX from File Allows you to load the downloaded DBX from a USB storage device. Append DBX from le Allows you to load the additional DBX from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded. The DBX le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 2.7.10 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • T o access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST . 2.7.1 1 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.
2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 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. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 . 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created. Label Allows you to key in a label of the setup prole. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/ CPU conguration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Prole from/to USB Drive Allows you to load/save CMOS prole from/to USB drive. 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. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1]
ASUS H61M-PRO 2-31 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. 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 <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select Y es to load the default values. Save Changes & Reset Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a conrmation window appears. Select Y es to save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Y es to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the available devices that have a lesystem.
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ASUS H61M-PRO A-1 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. 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. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved 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 specications. 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 numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
A-2 Appendices 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 Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement 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. 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 indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe 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/T akeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
ASUS H61M-PRO A-3 ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone 886-2-2894-3447 Fax 886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone 86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way , Fremont, CA 94539, USA T elephone 1-812-282-3777 Fax 1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com T echnical Support T elephone 1-812-282-2787 Support fax 1-812-284-0883 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax 49-2102-95991 1 Web site www .asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales T echnical Support T elephone 49-1805-010923* Support Fax 49-2102-9599-1 1 Online support support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
A-4 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. P hone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby de clares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : H61M-PRO Conforms to the following specifications: FC C P ar t 1 5, Su bpa rt B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: Thi s devi ce co mpl ie s wi th par t 15 of the FCC Rul es . Ope rati on i s su bj ec t to the fo llo wi ng two cond ition s: (1) This devi ce may not cau se harm fu l int er fe re nc e, an d (2 ) th is dev ic e mu st acc ept an y int erfe re nc e r ece ived , in cl udi ng int er fere nc e tha t may ca use und esire d op er at ion . R epresentative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Nov. 06, 2013 Ver. 120601 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : H61M-PRO conform with the essential requi rements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directiv e EN 55022:2010 AC:2011 EN 61000-3-2:2006 A2:2009 EN 55013:2001 A1:2003 A2:2006 EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN 55020:2007 A11:2011 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directiv e EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08) EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08) EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03) EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05) EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07) EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11) EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01) EN 50360:2001 EN 62479:2010 EN 50385:2002 EN 62311:2008 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09) EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08) EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11) EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1(2012-09) EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09) EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11) EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07) EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07) 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 60950-1 / A12:201 1 EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011 2009/125/EC-ErP Directive Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 617/2013 2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive Ver. 130816 CE marking Declaration Date: 06/1 1/2013 Y ear to begin affixing CE marking:2013 Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Signature : __________ (EC conformity marking)