Asus H61M-G- Manuals

ii E8188 First Edition January 2014 Copyright © 2014 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 an...

Page 3 - Contents; H61M-G specifications summary; Product introduction

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... ivAbout this guide ......................................................................................................... ivPackage contents ........................

Page 4 - Safety information; Electrical safety; Operation safety; technician or your retailer.; About this guide; How this guide is organized; This guide contains the following parts:; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

iv 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 ar...

Page 5 - Where to find more information; ASUS websites; Conventions used in this guide; Bold text; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

v Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation You...

Page 6 - for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors; Package contents; Check your motherboard package for the following items.

vi (continued on the next page) H61M-G specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports Intel ® 22nm/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 • Up to 77W Thermal Design Power support. • Th...

Page 7 - Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an

vii Audio 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. USB Intel ® H61 Express Chipset: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyb...

Page 9 - Before you proceed; any motherboard settings.; Motherboard overview; Placement direction

Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take 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 t...

Page 10 - Motherboard layout

H61M-G Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1.2.3 Motherboard layout H61M-G PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL CLRTC PS2_USBPW1-4 USBPW5-8 USB78 USB56 AAFP ATX12V VGA LPT DVI EATXPWR CPU_FAN CHA_FAN BATTERY Super I/O ALC 887- VD2 RTL 8111G RT 8876 8MB BIOS SB_PWR 22.6cm(8.9in) LGA1155 Intel...

Page 11 - Layout contents; Page

1.3 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. 1.2.4 Layout contents H61M-G H61M-G CPU socket LGA1155 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. PS/2 and USB d...

Page 12 - CPU installation

1.3.1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A A B 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 n...

Page 13 - CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

2 3 4 5 A B C 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. ASUS H61M-G 1-5 E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 5 2/12/14 2:57:05 PM

Page 15 - System memory; Overview; better performance with less power consumption.; Channel; Memory configurations

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...

Page 16 - Installing a DIMM

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate ...

Page 17 - To remove a DIMM; Expansion slots; Installing an expansion card

To remove a DIMM B A A 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 ...

Page 18 - PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot; that comply with the PCI Express specifications.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

1.5.3 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. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16 shared – – – – – – – PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – – Realtek 8111G control...

Page 19 - Jumpers; key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to; Clear RTC RAM

1.6 Jumpers 1. 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 syst...

Page 21 - Connectors; Rear panel ports; This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN); LAN port LED indications; This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and

1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1. PS/2 Mouse port. 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. Ref...

Page 22 - Internal connectors; audio I/O module cable to this connector.; Front Panel Type; Front panel audio connector

To configure 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 ...

Page 23 - push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.; allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.; Speaker Out Connector

• 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) 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 recommen...

Page 24 - Configuration

4. 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. • You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Due t...

Page 25 - black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; CPU fan connector

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! 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...

Page 26 - System panel connector; Onboard LEDs; Standby Power LED; Onboard LED

7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) This 2-pin 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 syst...

Page 27 - Software support; Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support DVD information; To run the Support DVD; to display their respective menus.

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. • Motherboard settings and ...

Page 29 - BIOS information; Managing and updating your BIOS; BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST.; EZ Update; on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.

ASUS H61M-G 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 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 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility th...

Page 30 - Chapter 2: Getting started; ASUS EZ Flash 2; Enter the

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 file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert t...

Page 31 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; Recovering the BIOS; BIOS file to the USB port.; ASUS BIOS Updater; gets corrupted during the updating process.; Before updating BIOS; and save them on the USB flash drive.

ASUS H61M-G 2-3 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 th...

Page 32 - Booting the system in DOS environment; BIOS; Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into th...

Page 33 - and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.; Exit menu

ASUS H61M-G 2-5 3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. 4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update i...

Page 34 - BIOS setup program; Entering BIOS Setup at startup; To enter BIOS Setup at startup:; Entering BIOS Setup after POST; To enter BIOS Setup after POST:; failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.; Load Optimized; BIOS menu screen; EZ Mode

2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started 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:...

Page 35 - screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The; EZ; or press F7 hot; Setup Mode

ASUS H61M-G 2-7 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. To access the Advanced Mode , c...

Page 36 - BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the; Advanced Mode; following sections for the detailed configurations.; Exit; Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration

2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode 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. To access the EZ Mode, click Ex...

Page 37 - Main

ASUS H61M-G 2-9 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 their respective menu items. Back button This b...

Page 38 - Main menu; Allows you to set the system date.; Security; Administrator

2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 La...

Page 39 - Administrator Password; selected fields in the BIOS setup program.; User Password; Confirm the password when prompted.

ASUS H61M-G 2-11 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. Selec...

Page 40 - Ai Tweaker menu; Displays the target CPU Turbo-Mode speed.; Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz; Displays the target DRAM speed.

2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 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...

Page 41 - Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]; Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel

ASUS H61M-G 2-13 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 c...

Page 42 - Advanced menu; CPU Configuration; Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The ...

Page 44 - PCH Configuration; Entry on S3 RTC Wake

2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started 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...

Page 45 - SATA Configuration; Not Present; Allows you to set the SATA configuration.; System Agent Configuration; Graphics Configuration

ASUS H61M-G 2-17 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Po...

Page 46 - USB Configuration; None; USB Single Port Control

2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power u...

Page 47 - Onboard Devices Configuration; Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.; HD Audio Controller; Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97.; Parallel Port Configuration

ASUS H61M-G 2-19 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to s...

Page 48 - APM; will become user-configurable with set values.; Network Stack

2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started 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 befo...

Page 49 - Monitor menu; Scroll down to display the following items:

ASUS H61M-G 2-21 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 following items: Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration optio...

Page 51 - Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan; Chassis Fan Profile

ASUS H61M-G 2-23 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 ...

Page 52 - Boot menu; The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the following items: E8188_H61M_G_manual.indb 24 2/12/14 2:57:59 PM

Page 53 - Fast Boot; All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will; Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]

ASUS H61M-G 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 b...

Page 55 - Secure Boot; Allows you to configure the Windows; OS Type; Key Management; Install Default Secure Boot keys

ASUS H61M-G 2-27 Boot Devices Control [UEFI and L...] 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 OpR...] Allows you to select the type of network devices that you ...

Page 56 - PK Management; KEK Management; Append KEK from file; DB Management

2-28 Chapter 2: Getting started 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. Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Ke...

Page 57 - Append DB from file; DBX Management; no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.; Delete the DBX; Append DBX from file; installed in the system.

ASUS H61M-G 2-29 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-based authenticated variable. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the...

Page 58 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility; ASUS SPD Information; This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Setup Profile Status; Not Installed; Label; Allows you to input the label of the setup profile.; Save to Profile; Load from Profile; Yes

2-30 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure 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 scree...

Page 59 - Load Optimized Defaults; Select Yes to load the default values.; Discard Changes & Exit; This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.; Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device; the available devices that have a filesystem.

ASUS H61M-G 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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of...

Page 61 - Appendices; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; IC: Canadian Compliance Statement; matériel brouilleur du Canada.

ASUS H61M-G 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 interfer...

Page 62 - Canadian Department of Communications Statement; information in different regions.

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...

Page 63 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support

ASUS H61M-G A-3 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 [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUT...

Page 64 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

A-4 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, M an uf ac tu re r: A S U S Te K C O M P U TE R IN C . A dd re ss , C ity : 4F , N o. 1 50 , L I-T E R d. , P E IT O U , T AI P E I 1 12 , T AI W A N C ou nt ry : TA IW AN A uthorize d re pre se nta tiv e in Euro pe : A S U S C O M P U...