H61M-E
Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
H61M-E specifications summary.............................................................................. ix
Package contents....................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1
Special features............................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
1.1.2
Product highlights ...........................................................................1-1
ASUS Exclusive Features...............................................................1-2
1.2
1.3
Before you proceed......................................................................................1-4
Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-5
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
Placement direction ........................................................................1-5
Screw holes ....................................................................................1-5
Motherboard layout.........................................................................1-6
Layout contents...............................................................................1-7
1.4
1.5
Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................................1-7
1.4.1
1.4.2
CPU installation ..............................................................................1-8
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation.................................1-10
System memory..........................................................................................1-12
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
Overview.......................................................................................1-12
Memory configurations..................................................................1-13
Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-16
1.6
Expansion slots..........................................................................................1-17
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-17
Configuring an expansion card .....................................................1-17
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot.................................................................1-17
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot.........................................................1-17
1.7
1.8
Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-19
Connectors..................................................................................................1-21
1.8.1
1.8.2
Rear panel ports ...........................................................................1-21
Internal connectors .......................................................................1-22
1.9
Software support........................................................................................1-27
1.9.1
1.9.2
Installing an operating system ......................................................1-27
Support DVD information..............................................................1-27
Chapter 2:
2.1
BIOS information
Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................................2-1
2.1.1
2.1.2
ASUS Update utility ........................................................................2-1
ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................................2-2
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2.1.3
2.1.4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3
ASUS BIOS Updater.......................................................................2-4
2.2
2.3
BIOS setup program.....................................................................................2-6
Main menu...................................................................................................2-10
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
System Language [English] ..........................................................2-10
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].......................................................2-10
System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................................2-10
Security.........................................................................................2-10
2.4
Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................2-12
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]........................2-12
Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................................2-13
iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ........................................................2-13
DRAM Timing Control ...................................................................2-13
CPU Power Management .............................................................2-13
2.5
Advanced menu..........................................................................................2-15
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
2.5.8
CPU Configuration........................................................................2-15
PCH Configuration........................................................................2-17
SATA Configuration.......................................................................2-18
System Agent Configuration .........................................................2-18
USB Configuration ........................................................................2-19
Onboard Devices Configuration....................................................2-20
APM ..............................................................................................2-20
Network Stack...............................................................................2-21
2.6
Monitor menu..............................................................................................2-22
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......................2-22
CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ............2-22
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................2-23
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................2-23
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .................................................2-23
Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................2-24
2.7
Boot menu...................................................................................................2-25
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.7.6
2.7.7
Fast Boot [Enabled] ......................................................................2-26
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................................2-26
Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................................2-27
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled].......................................................2-27
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................................2-27
Setup Mode [EZ Mode].................................................................2-27
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)............................................2-27
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2.7.8
2.7.9
2.7.10
Security Boot.................................................................................2-28
Boot Option Priorities....................................................................2-31
Boot Override................................................................................2-31
2.8
2.9
Tools menu..................................................................................................2-32
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility................................................................2-32
ASUS SPD Information.................................................................2-32
ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................................2-32
Exit menu ....................................................................................................2-33
Appendices
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
•
•
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
•
Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1.
2.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task..
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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 (+).
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H61M-E specifications summary
CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors
Supports Intel 22nm/32nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
*
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.
Chipset
Memory
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
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.
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 with latch
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
*
PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™
processors.
Graphics
Storage
Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Max. UMA Memory: 1024MB
Intel® H61 Express Chipset:
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4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller
LAN
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
10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)
ASUS unique
features
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Network iControl* featuring instant network bandwidth domination for
top network program in use
ASUS Ai Charger
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo 2™
*
The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows®
XP/Vista operating systems.
Other features
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
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Rear panel ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x Audio jacks
Internal connectors/
jumpers
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM
BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, EUP-ready, 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
Support DVD
WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up
Drivers
ASUS utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 6.9 in (22.6 cm x 17.5 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
17.5cm(6.9in)
KBMS
CPU_FAN
RT
8876
ATX12V
USB34
LAN_USB12
AUDIO
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN
2
PCIEX16
H61M-E
RTL
8111F
PCIEX1_1
Intel®
H61
Super
I/O
PCIEX1_2
ALC
887
USBPW5-10
F_PANEL
USB56 USB78
USB910
SB_PWR
CLRTC
64Mb
BIOS
AAFP
SPEAKER
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
cables
ASUS H61M-E motherboard
User Guide
1 x I/O Shield
User Guide
Support DVD
•
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
•
The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary
with different models.
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Product introduction
1
1.1
Special features
Product highlights
1.1.1
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3
/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/
Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express
controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel
(2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors
are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
The Intel® H61 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155
socket Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®
processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, which
allows increased bandwidth and stability.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200 (O.C.)/
2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher
bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The
dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost
system performance.
*
DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.
** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at DDR3
2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies.
PCI Express® 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding
schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth
for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16 Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode).
As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecendented data speeds, combined with the
convenience and seamless transition offerred by complete backward compatibility with PCIe
1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to
improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to
them.
* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
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8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more
confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
*
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an
ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating
systems.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved
lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
1.1.2
ASUS Exclusive Features
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive
graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,
providing you with more flexibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the
traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.
ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:
•
•
•
F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey
F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and
helping with difficult POST situations.
Network iControl
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a
more convenient online experience.
*
The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows® XP/Vista operating systems.
Ai Charger
Ai Charger is ASUS fast-charging software that supports iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
*
Check your USB mobile device if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.
** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.
***Ai Charger is only supported when you set the USB device wake-up jumpers to +5VSB. See
section 1.7 Jumpers for details.
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AI Suite II
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II integrates several ASUS utilities and allows
you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. It allows you to supervise fan speed
control, and voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to
use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
This special design protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused
by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU).
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds
according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different
geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible
controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS MyLogo2™
Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS
file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a
bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
ErP ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP
requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the
product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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1.2
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 touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.
Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system
is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down
the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
H61M-E
ON
OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
H61M-E Onboard LED
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1.3
Motherboard overview
Placement direction
1.3.1
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
1.3.2
Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.3.3
Motherboard layout
1
2
3
1
4
17.5cm(6.9in)
KBMS
CPU_FAN
RT
8876
13
12
ATX12V
USB34
LAN_USB12
AUDIO
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN
2
PCIEX16
H61M-E
RTL
8111F
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
5
6
Intel®
H61
Super
I/O
12
ALC
887
USBPW5-10
F_PANEL
USB56 USB78
USB910
SB_PWR
CLRTC
64Mb
BIOS
AAFP
SPEAKER
11 10
9
8
7
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1.3.4
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED
Page
1-25
1-23
1-7
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
3. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
1-12
1-24
1-26
1-26
1-19
1-25
1-4
5. Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2/3/4)
6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
10. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
12. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10)
13. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
1-22
1-20
1-20
1.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd /
2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.
H61M-E
H61M-E 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
LGA1155 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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1.4.1
CPU installation
The LGA1156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install an
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
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B
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A
C
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1.4.2
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
A
2
B
B
A
3
4
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
2
A
B
B
A
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1.5
System memory
Overview
1.5.1
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
Channel
Sockets
Channel A
Channel B
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
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H61M-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
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1.5.2
Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
•
•
•
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded XMP Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and
compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other
installed devices.
•
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
•
•
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.
The default memory 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 at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
•
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
H61M-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
Voltage
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-2400C10D-8GTX(XMP)
8GB(2x 4GB) SS
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12-12-31 1.65V
10-12-12-31 1.65V
- 1.65V
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-19200CL 10Q-32GBZHD(XMP) 8GB
4GB
DS
DS
KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
•
DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation
processors.
•
Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2400/2133/1866/1333/1066 memory modules runs at
DDR3 2200/2100/1800/1300/1000 MHz frequencies.
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DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket support
(Optional)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
GEIL
GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)
2GB
DS
-
-
9-10-9-28
1.65V
•
•
DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS
Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3T1K2/16GX(XMP) 16GB(8GB x 2) DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.6V
•
•
•
•
•
•
ADATA
Team
AX3U2133XW8G10-2X(XMP)
TXD34096M2133HC11-L
8GB
4GB
DS
SS
10-11-11-30 1.65V
-
1.5V
DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS
Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
Apacer
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-30
-
1.65V
1.65V
•
•
•
•
KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS
DDR3 1866 (O.C.) MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS
Chip NO. Timing
Voltage
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
CRUCIAL
BLE4G3D1869DE1TXO.16FMD(XMP) 4GB
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-27 1.5V
•
•
•
•
•
•
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
-
-
1.65V
1.5V
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
SS/
DS
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing Voltage
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs
Apacer
Crucial
G.SKILL
HYNIX
78.B1GE3.9L10C
4GB
DS Apacer KZZC AM5D5908DEQSCK
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
-
-
-
-
7-8-7-24 1.6V
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB
4GB
DS HYNIX
H5TQ2G83CFR PBC
-
-
-
-
-
KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB
Super
Talent
DS
-
-
-
WA160UX6G9
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS
-
9
-
•
•
ADATA
AD3U1600C4G11-B
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
4GB
4GB
DS
N/A
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
SanMax
DS HYNIX
H5TQ2G83BFR PBC
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
SS/
DS
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing Voltage
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs
Apacer
78.B1GDE.9L10C
4GB
DS Apacer
AM5D5908CEHSBG
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
G.SKILL
F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS
-
7-7-7-21 1.5V
1.3V(low
voltage)
GEIL
GG34GB1333C9DC
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL
GL1L128M88BA12N
9-9-9-24
•
•
Hynix
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9
FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES
4GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
DS Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
OLD22D9LGK
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
DS ELPIDA
DS Micron
DS NANYA
DS PSC
-
-
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G
9
-
1.5V
Micron
NANYA
PSC
MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1
-
-
-
NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG
AL8F8G73F-DJ2
NT5CB256M8GN-CG
A3P1GF3FGF
-
-
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9
4GB
DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C
-
-
•
•
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DDR3 1066 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support (Optional)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
Timing Voltage
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs
Crucial
CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB
EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
Micron
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
Hynix
9HF22D9KPT
7
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ELPIDA
J1108EDSE-DJ-F
J1108BFSE-DJ-F
H5TQ2G83AFR
1.35V(low voltage)
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G
2GB
4GB
-
1.5V
1.5V
7
SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided
DIMM support:
•
1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory
configuration.
•
2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of
dual-channel memory configuration.
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1.5.3
1
Installing a DIMM
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
A
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1.6
Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe
the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.6.1
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.
3.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5.
6.
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
Replace the system cover.
1.6.2
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for
information on BIOS setup.
2.
3.
Assign an IRQ to the card.
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, conflicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.6.3
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards
that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.6.4
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16
graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCIEx16
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIEx1_1
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIEx1_2
–
–
Realtek 8111F controller
shared
VGA
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
USB2.0 controller 1
USB2.0 controller 2
–
–
shared
shared
HD audio
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
SATA controller 1
SATA controller 2
shared
shared
–
–
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1.7
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 system setup information such as system passwords.
CLRTC
1
2
2
3
H61M-E
Normal
Clear RTC
(Default)
H61M-E Clear RTC RAM
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
2.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3.
4.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
reenter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
•
•
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to 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.
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2.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you
set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key
on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR
+5VSB
+5V
(Default)
H61M-E
H61M-E Keyboard power setting
3.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-10)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,
DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB
devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU,
DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
USBPW1-4
+5VSB
+5V
(Default)
USBPW5-10
1
2
2
3
H61M-E
+5VSB
+5V
(Default)
H61M-E USB device wake-up
•
•
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.
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1.8
1.8.1
1
Connectors
Rear panel ports
2
3 4
9
8
7
6
5
1.
2.
PS/2 Mouse port. This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.
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
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
Activity/Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10Mbps connection
100Mbps connection
1Gbps connection
ORANGE
BLINKING
Linked
ORANGE
GREEN
LAN port
Data activity
3.
4.
5.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6, and
8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or
8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Headset
2-channel
Port
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
Light Blue (Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Line In
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Mic In
–
Bass/Center
–
Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel)
Side Speaker Out
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.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
D-Sub port. This 15-pin port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
PS/2 Keyboard port. This port connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
1.8.2
Internal connectors
1.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
AAFP
PIN 1
PIN 1
H61M-E
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
H61M-E Front panel audio connector
•
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
•
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an
AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default,
this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for
details.
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2.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ATX12V
EATXPWR
+3 Volts
GND
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
PIN 1
+5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
+5 Volts
GND
PSON#
GND
H61M-E
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
PIN 1
H61M-E ATX power connectors
•
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will
not boot up.
•
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
•
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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3.
Intel® H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical drives via
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
SATA3G_1
SATA3G_2
GND
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_RXN1
GND
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
SATA3G_3
SATA3G_4
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
H61M-E
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
H61M-E Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
•
•
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows®
7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.
To configure the SATA type in BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced tab > SATA
Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for
details.
•
When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7, set the SATA Mode
Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for
details.
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4.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
PWM Mode
H61M-E
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
H61M-E Fan connectors
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!
•
•
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.
5.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
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 specification that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.
USB56
USB78
USB910
PIN 1
PIN 1
PIN 1
H61M-E
H61M-E USB2.0 connectors
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB module cable is purchased separately.
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6.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F_PANEL
+PWR_LED- PWR_BTN
PIN 1
H61M-E
+HDD_LED- RESET
H61M-E System panel connector
•
•
System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
•
•
Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
7.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
SPEAKER
H61M-E
PIN 1
H61M-E Speaker out connector
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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 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
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the DVD
automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and
Contact tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
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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
ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment.
•
•
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1.
2.
3.
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.
Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS:
1.
From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite
II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.
2.
Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup
menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the
following methods:
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Updating from the Internet
a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click
Next.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.
Updating from a BIOS file
a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.
b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
3.
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
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2.
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
3.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
4.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
6.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and press <Enter> to perform the
BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
•
This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
•
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
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2.1.3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS
file.
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Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into
H61ME.CAP.
The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest
BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1.
Turn on the system.
2.
Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the
BIOS file to the USB port.
3.
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
4.
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <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!
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2.1.4
ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows
you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1.
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2.
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3.
Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment
1.
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
2.
Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the
optical drive as the boot device.
3.
4.
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:
1.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
2.
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30
Current ROM
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
BOARD: H61M-E
VER: 0303
VER:
Unknown
DATE: 11/07/2012
DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
H61ME.CAP
8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48
Note
[Enter] Select or Load
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
[Tab] Switch
[B] Backup
[V] Drive Info
[Esc] Exit
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 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!
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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.
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Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have
disconnected them.
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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:
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Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
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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 first 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.
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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.
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If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ
Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
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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, 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.
Selects the display language of the
BIOS setup program
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
the changes, saves the changes and resets
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
the system, or enters the Advanced Mode
CPU/chassis fan speed
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the
boot device
priority
Silent mode
Loads optimized default
Turbo mode
Standard mode
Selects the boot device priority
Displays the system properties
Selects the
of the selected mode on the
right hand side
Advanced mode
functions
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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.
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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 Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Back button
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
Submenu item
Navigation keys
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the overclocking settings
For changing the advanced system settings
Ai Tweaker
Advanced
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the
fan settings
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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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 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. To 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 configuration
options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <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.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
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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. Configuration options:
[English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [Русский]
2.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.4
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
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If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to
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.
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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.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
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.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
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.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
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2.4
Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field
values can cause the system to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.
Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target CPU speed.
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target DRAM speed.
2.4.1
CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto]
DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133]
[100:100]
The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
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2.4.2
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-
800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-
1800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][DDR3-2133MHz][DDR3-2200MHz][DDR3-
2400MHz][DDR3-2600MHz][DDR3-2666MHz][DDR3-2800MHz][DDR3-2933MHz][DDR3-
3000MHz][DDR3-3200MHz]
The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system.
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
2.4.3
iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU)
to 3000MHz with a 50Mhz interval. Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
2.4.4
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. To 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.
2.4.5
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 Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables this function.
The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and
core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and
decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
conditions.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
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The first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> 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.
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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 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]
[Disabled]
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
[Disabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables this function.
Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables this function.
Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
CPU Power Management Configuration
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your
CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
[Enabled]
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific
condition.
CPU C1E [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.
[Auto]
Set this item automatically.
Disables this function.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in
order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
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CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
[Auto]
Set this item automatically.
Disables this function.
[Disabled]
[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.
Disables this function.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in order
to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
2.5.2
PCH Configuration
High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
to [Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [Immediately]
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and
allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately]
[1 minute] [2 minutes] [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. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [x]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to
[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size
is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks
whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the
numeric keypad.
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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 Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA
port.
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
[IDE]
Disables the SATA function.
Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI]
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage
driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage
performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally
optimize the order of commands.
Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7.
Please use IDE Mode on Windows® XP.
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. This item appears only when you set the previous item to [IDE]
or [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you
to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
2.5.4
System Agent Configuration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
Disables this function.
Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE]
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iGPU Memory [Auto]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by
the iGPU. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M]
[1024M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU
power use when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP
function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both the integrated and discrete
graphic cards. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.5
USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
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]
[Enabled]
Disables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller.
Enables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
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.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled]
Disables the function.
USB Single Port Control
USB1~10 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.3.3
Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports.
The USB port numbers may not be arranged in a consecutive order.
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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 set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-
definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.
[AC97]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
Disables the controller.
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to
enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
2.5.7
APM
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On]
[Power Off]
[Last State]
The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
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]
[Space Bar]
[Ctrl-Esc]
Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
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 ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX
power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
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Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/
Minute/Second will become user-configurable 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 RTC 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. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enable]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enable]
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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:
2.6.1
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [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 field
shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
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2.6.3
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
2.6.4
[Disabled]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200
RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard]
Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust
depending on the CPU temperature.
[Silent]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [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 Temperature [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
[Disabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled]
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options:
[Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
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Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard]
Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent]
Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo]
Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual]
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values
range from 40ºC to 90ºC.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan
will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.7
Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the following items:
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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]
[Partial Initialization]
All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will
extend the POST time.
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]
[Enabled]
Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot]
[Fast Boot]
Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.
2.7.2
[Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Enables the full screen logo display feature.
Disables the full screen logo display feature.
[Disabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
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POST Delay Time [3 sec]
This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only
execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds.
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
[On]
Bootup NumLock State [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
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.7.5
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS]
The third-party ROM 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
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.
2.7.7
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the
various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto]
The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on
devices.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows® Security Update and
Security Boot.
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The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options:
[UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration
options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration
options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]
[Ignore]
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]
2.7.8
Security Boot
Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect
the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Other OS]
Allows you to select your installed operating system.
[Windows UEFI mode]
Executes the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only
select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI
mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS]
Get the optimized function when booting on
Windows® non-UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/XP,
or other Microsoft® Secure Boot non-compliant
OS. Only on Windows® UEFI mode that Microsoft®
Secure Boot can function properly.
The following item appears when OS Type is set to [Windows UEFI mode].
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating
systems, or UEFI drivers from running during boot time.
[Standard]
Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the
BIOS database.
[Custom]
Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its
keys from the BIOS database.
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The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].
Key Management
This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to manage
the Secure Boot keys.
Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx)
Install Default Secure Boot keys
Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-
exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). The
Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode. The settings are
applied after reboot or at the next reboot.
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.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible
changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Load PK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
Copy PK to File
Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device.
Delete PK
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s
Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
The PK file 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).
Load KEK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Copy KEK to File
Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device.
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Delete the KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append KEK from file
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx
loaded management.
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
db Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the
single computer.
Load db from File
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
Copy db from file
Allows you to store the db to a USB storage device.
Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append db from file
Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be
loaded securely.
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-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.
Load dbx from File
Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
Copy dbx from file
Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device.
Delete the dbx
Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append dbx from file
Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images
cannot be loaded.
The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.
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2.7.9
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
•
•
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.
2.7.10
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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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 screen.
For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.8.2
ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the
selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1]
2.8.3
ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
Label
Allows you to input the label of the setup profile.
Save to Profile
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile
number that saved your CMOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
•
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 file only coming from the same memory/
CPU configuration and BIOS version.
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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 the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard
changes and exit.
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available devices that have a filesystem.
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Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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•
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 modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil 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.
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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 Warning Statement
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
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/Takeback 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
information in different regions.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Web site
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2890-7798
Technical Support
Telephone
Online support
+86-21-38429911
support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address
Telephone
Fax
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
+1-812-282-3777
+1-510-608-4555
usa.asus.com
Web site
Technical Support
Telephone
Support fax
+1-812-282-2787
+1-812-284-0883
support.asus.com
Online support
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Fax
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
+49-2102-959911
Web site
Online contact
Technical Support
Telephone
Support Fax
+49-1805-010923*
+49-2102-9599-11
support.asus.com
Online support
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
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