ASUS H61MPLUS, H61MA, H61M-A-USB3 User Manual

Motherboard

H61M-PLUS
H61M-A/USB3
H61M-A

ii

E8184

Second Edition
Feburary 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

H61M series specications summary ......................................................................ix

Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii

Product introduction

1.1 Special features ............................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................................

1-1

1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive Features ...............................................................

1-2

1.2 Before you proceed ......................................................................................

1-4

1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................

1-5

1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................

1-5

1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................

1-5

1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................

1-6

1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................

1-7

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................

1-7

1.4.1 CPU installation ..............................................................................

1-8

1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................

1-10

1.5 System memory ..........................................................................................

1-12

1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................

1-12

1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................................

1-13

1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................

1-16

1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................

1-17

1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................

1-17

1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................................

1-17

1.6.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot .................................................................

1-17

1.6.4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot .........................................................

1-17

1.7 Jumpers

.......................................................................................................1-19

1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................

1-21

1.8.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................................

1-21

1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................

1-22

1.9 Software support ........................................................................................

1-28

1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................

1-28

1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................

1-28

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............................................................2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................

2-1

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................................

2-2

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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................................2-3

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .......................................................................

2-4

2.2 BIOS setup program .....................................................................................

2-6

2.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................

2-10

2.3.1 System Language [English] ..........................................................

2-10

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .......................................................

2-10

2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .................................................................

2-10

2.3.4 Security .........................................................................................

2-10

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

2-12

2.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] .............................................................

2-12

2.4.2 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] ........................................................

2-13

2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ............................................

2-13

2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................................

2-13

2.4.5 CPU Power Management .............................................................

2-13

2.4.6

DIGI+ VRM ....................................................................................2-14

2.5 Advanced menu ..........................................................................................

2-16

2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................................

2-16

2.5.2 PCH Conguration ........................................................................

2-18

2.5.3 SATA Conguration .......................................................................

2-19

2.5.4 System Agent Conguration .........................................................

2-19

2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................................

2-20

2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................................

2-21

2.5.7 APM ..............................................................................................

2-22

2.5.8 Network Stack ...............................................................................

2-23

2.6 Monitor menu ..............................................................................................

2-24

2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature

[xxxºC/xxxºF]...................... 2-24

2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] ............

2-24

2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage ..................

2-25

2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] ......................................................

2-25

2.6.5 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] .................................................

2-25

2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] .......................................................

2-26

2.7 Boot menu ...................................................................................................

2-27

2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled] ......................................................................

2-28

2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] ...........................................................

2-28

2.7.3 Bootup NumLock State [On] .........................................................

2-29

2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] .......................................................

2-29

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2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] ........................................... 2-29

2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] .................................................................

2-29

2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) ............................................

2-29

2.7.8 Security Boot .................................................................................

2-30

2.7.9 Boot Option Priorities ....................................................................

2-32

2.7.10 Boot Override ................................................................................

2-33

2.8 Tools menu ..................................................................................................

2-34

2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................................

2-34

2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information .................................................................

2-34

2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................................

2-34

2.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................

2-35

Appendices

Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3

Contents

vi

Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.

• Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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H61M series specications 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.

** Refer to

www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

Chipset Intel® H61 Express Chipset

Memory 2 x DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.) / 1866

(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

* DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel

®

3rd

generation processors.

** Due to the CPU behavior, DDR3 2133/1866 MHz memory module will run

at DDR3 2000 / 1800 MHzfrequency as default.

*** Refer to

www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors

List).

**** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows

®

32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We
recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a
Windows® 32-bit operating system.

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel

®

3rd generation Core™ processors.

Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output

support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port

Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

Max. UMA Memory: 1024MB

Storage Intel® H61 Express Chipset:

- 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only)

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only)

ASMedia® ASM1061 SATA 6.0 GB/s Chipset (H61M-PLUS only):

- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

LAN

Realtek® 8111F PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an

8-channel audio output.

USB Intel® H61 Express Chipset:

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 2 ports at the back panel);

(H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only)

- 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)
(H61M-A only)

ASMedia® ASM1042 USB3.0 controller - support ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP

Mode (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only)

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel

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H61M-Series specications summary

ASUS unique features ASUS DIGI+VRM

- Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

- ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design

ASUS EPU

- EPU

ASUS Exclusive Features

- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top
network program in use

- USB3.0 Boost (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 only)

- AI Charger+ (H61M-PLUS &H61M-A/USB3 only)

- AI Charger (H61M-A only)

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS MyLogo 2™

* The ASUS Network iControl feature does not support Windows

®

XP/Vista operating systems.

Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

2 x USB2.0/1.1 ports & 2 x USB3.0 ports (H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3

only)

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (H61M-A only)

3 x Audio jacks

Internal connectors/
jumpers

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s & 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-PLUS only)

4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A only)

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector

1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x System panel connector

1 x Speaker Header

(continued on the next page)

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Specications are subject to change without notice.

H61M-Series specications summary

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM

BIOS v2.7, SLP 3.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function,

Manageability

WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form factor

MicroATX form factor: 8.9 in x 7.1 in (22.6 cm x 18 cm)

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

H61M-PLUS

ASUS H61M series motherboard

H61M-PLUS:
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

H61M-A/USB3 & H61M-A:
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables

User Guide

1 x I/O Shield User Guide Support DVD

• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only.

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary

with different models.

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3
/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium®/
Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express
controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel
(2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics
performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors

are among the most powerful and energy efcient 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 2133/18666 memory modules runs at DDR3 2000/1800 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.

Product introduction

1

ASUS H61M Series

1-1

8-channel high denition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and noties 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 efcient 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 rst mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more exibility, 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 difcult 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.

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal

(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efciently delivering

precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore
voltages. Users can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various
overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS
interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to
its full potential.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2

EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get
total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and

intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends
component longevity.

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 proles offer exible

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

le using the bundled support DVD or a USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy 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 efciency requirements in regards to energy

consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

ASUS H61M Series

1-3

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

ON

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

H61M-PLUS

H61M-PLUS Onboard LED

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.3 Motherboard overview

1.3.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

1.3.2 Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

H61M-PLUS

Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

ASUS H61M Series

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1.3.3 Motherboard layout

H61M-PLUS

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

F_PANEL

SPEAKER

CLRTC

KBPWR

USBPW1-4

USBPW5-10

USB78

USB910USB56

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN

BATTERY

Super

I/O

ALC
887

RTL
8111F

ASM

1042

DIGI

+VRM

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

22.6cm(8.9in)

LGA1155

Intel

®

H61

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SATA_4 SATA3G_1

SATA_3 SATA3G_2

AUDIO

KBMS

LAN_USB12

USB34

HDMI

18.0cm(7.1in)

DVI_VGA

ASM
1061

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• The layout illustrations in this user manual are for H61M-PLUS only.

• SATA_3/4 support SATA 6.0 GB/s in H61M PLUS and SATA 3.0 GB/s in H61M-A/
USB3 & H61M-A.

• USB34 supports USB 3.0 in H61M-PLUS & H61M-A/USB3 and USB 2.0 in H61M-A.

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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.

1.3.4 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW 1-4, USBPW 5-10) 1-20

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

1-23

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

1-20

4. Intel

®

LGA1155 CPU socket 1-7

5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)

1-26

6. DDR3 DIMM slots

1-12

7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

1-19

8. Intel

®

H61 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~2) 1-25

9. ASMedia

®

1061 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_3~4) (H61M-PLUS only) 1-24

10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

1-27

11. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

1-27

12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

1-26

13. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)

1-4

14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

1-22

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.

H61M-PLUS

H61M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1155

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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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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

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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1.5 System memory

1.5.1 Overview

This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1

Channel B DIMM_B1

H61M-PLUS

H61M-PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B1

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