Asus H61M-CS Spécifications

H61M-CSMotherboard

1.3 Motherboard overviewBeforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthemotherboardts.Unplugthepow

1.3.3 Motherboard layoutH61M-CSPCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2SPEAKERCLRTCUSBPW1-4USBPW5-8USB56AAFPATX12VEATXPWRCPU_FANCHA_FANBATTERYSuperI/OALC887RTL8111FRT

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contact

1.4.1 Installing the CPU123ABABC54ASUS H61M-CS1-5

1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbeforeyouinstalltheheatsink and

ABBATo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly211.5 System memory1.5.1 OverviewThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInl

1.5.2 Memory configurationsYoumayinstall1GB,2GB,4GB,and8GBunbuerednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMMsockets.• Youmayinstallvaryingmemory

1.5.3 Installing a DIMMTo install a DIMM123To remove a DIMMBAAASUS H61M-CS1-9

1.6 Expansion slotsInthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribetheslotsand the expansion cards that

IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIEx16 shared – – – – – – –PCIEx1_1 – – – shared – – – –PCIEx1_2 shared – – – – – – –Realtek8111F

2E9017First EditionJanuary 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

To erase the RTC RAM:1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.2. Movethejumpercapfrompins1-2(default)topins2-3.Keepthecapon

3. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orotheraudio sources. 4. Line Out port (lime). Thisportconnectsto

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLightBlue(Rearpanel)LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeaker

• 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capabi

• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)a

3. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA3.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesandopticaldrivesvia

4. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1~4; USBPW5~8)Setthisjumperto+5VtowakeupthecomputerfromS1sleepmode(CPUstopped,DRAMrefreshed,s

Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insucientairowinside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are n

Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethemotherboard!TheUSBmodulecableispurchasedseparately.H61M-CSPIN 1USB+5V

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

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1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThismotherboardsupportsWindows®XP/Windows®Vista/Windows®7/Windows®8OperatingS

ASUS H61M-CS2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS informationUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS H61M-CS2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUSBIOSUpdaterallowsyoutoupdateBIOSinDOSenvironment.Thisutilityalsoallowsyouto

ASUS H61M-CS2-5Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:1. AttheFreeDOSprompt,typebupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens includ

ASUS H61M-CS2-7EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS informationAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The fig

ASUS H61M-CS2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main men

Safety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pr

ASUS H61M-CS2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changin

ASUS H61M-CS2-132.4.3 DRAM Timing ControlThesub-itemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheDRAMtimingcontrolfeatures.Usethe<+>and<->

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS informationSecondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores

ASUS H61M-CS2-15Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extendedCPUIDfu

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Disabl

ASUS H61M-CS2-172.5.3 SATA ConfigurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show No

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationRender Standby [Enabled]Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power usewh

ASUS H61M-CS2-192.5.6 Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] EnablestheHighDenitionAudioController.[Disabled] Dis

Where to find more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS information- Hour / - Minute / - SecondAllows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use<+>and<->keystoadjustthetime.2

ASUS H61M-CS2-212.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and mothe

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] DisablestheChassisQ-Fancontrolfeature.[Enabled] Enables the Cha

ASUS H61M-CS2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other items.2.7.1 Fast Boot

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS informationPS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These se

ASUS H61M-CS2-252.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7.9 Secure BootAllows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system fr

ASUS H61M-CS2-27KEK ManagementThe KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS informationAppend DBX from fileAllows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loade

ASUS H61M-CS2-29Load from ProfileAllows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS s

H61M-CS specifications summaryCPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processorsSupports

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS informationASUS EZ ModeThis option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.Launch EFI Shell from filesystem deviceThis option allows

AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890

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H61M-CS specifications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS Anti-Surge ProtectionASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS MyLogo 2ASUS EZ-Flash 2ASUS Fan XpertASUS AI C

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1.2 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.• Unplugt